UAE Family Residence Visa – Families Must Stay Together
Getting a family residence visa is the best option for individuals looking to bring their families to UAE. If you are a working individual, you may be eligible for a family residence visa, which allows your spouse and children to live in the UAE. A short-term visa, for instance, a Tourist Visa, is comparatively expensive, and the person has to exit the country within a short period. Therefore, short-term visas are not suitable for families willing to settle in the UAE. A family residence visa reduces such hassles and allows approved individuals to stay in UAE for the long term.
Wondering how the visa process works? Well, let's find out.
Step-By-Step Visa Process
Here’s a quick step-by-step guide on various stages of visa processing-
- File Opening- First, the applicant must open the file for visa application with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs by making a payment of approx. AED 260 for one family.
- Entry Permit Application- The next step is entry permit application, where the applicant must apply for the entry permit for the dependants. If the dependants are outside UAE at the time of application, the cost for an entry permit would be AED 500 approx. However, if the dependants are inside UAE, the price goes up to AED 1200 approx.
- Change Of Status for Inside Country Applicants– If the dependants are inside UAE, they must also apply for a change of status before appearing for the medical test.
- Medical Fitness Test- Every applicant above 18 years of age must undergo a mandatory medical fitness test for a residence visa to UAE.
- ID Card– After clearing the medical fitness tests, the applicants can then apply for Emirates ID Card. The charges for UAE ID Card is approx. AED 180 for 1 year, AED 280 for 2 years, and AED 380 for 3 years.
- Visa Stamping– Finally, if all documents are approved, the authorities will stamp the visa and approve the family residence visa for the applicants.
What are the documents required for a family residence visa?
In general, an applicant must submit supporting documents such as a marriage certificate, birth certificate, tenancy contract, salary details, bank statements, passport, valid visa, and other documents supporting the need for a family residence visa. The applicants must also submit the sponsor’s Emirates ID and passport-sized photographs on white background.
The documents received from the origin country such as the marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc., must be attested by the MOFA in UAE. The cost of attestation is around 180 AED, and this process might take some time, so make sure to begin the process before opening the file.
What Is the Salary Requirement for Family Visa In UAE?
The minimum salary of the sponsor must be above AED 4000. The sponsor must submit a valid salary certificate or a signed employment contract. The authorities may also ask for bank statements to examine the flow of funds.
Contact Us Now!
The family residence visa process is more complex than regular visa applications. But when you are with Xenia Consulting, you got nothing to worry about. We at Xenia have years of experience providing effective consulting services for various visa applications. Our experts are well-familiar with the different visa processing stages, and therefore, they can make the visa application journey smoother than ever.
So, if you are applying for a family residence visa to UAE, contact us now, and save a lot of time, money, and peace of mind for yourself.