Family Visa & Dependent Sponsorship Services
Reunite with Your Loved Ones in the UAE
One of the greatest benefits of establishing your life in the UAE is the ability to bring your family with you. The UAE government allows eligible residents to sponsor their immediate family members—including their spouse, children, and parents—for residence visas. This process, known as family sponsorship, enables your loved ones to live with you legally in the UAE, access education and healthcare, and build a life together in this dynamic country. T4ME provides compassionate and efficient family visa services, guiding you through every step to reunite you with your family as quickly as possible.
We understand the importance of family, and we are committed to making this process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Who Can You Sponsor?
As a UAE resident, you may be eligible to sponsor the following family members:
- Spouse: You can sponsor your husband or wife for a residence visa.
- Children: You can sponsor your sons and daughters. Daughters can be sponsored regardless of age if they are unmarried. Sons can typically be sponsored until the age of 18, with extensions possible for those in full-time education (up to age 21-25).
- Parents: You can sponsor your parents for a residence visa, subject to certain conditions and a commitment to provide for their financial support.
Eligibility Requirements for Sponsors
To sponsor a family member, you must meet certain criteria:
- Minimum Salary: You must earn a minimum monthly salary (typically AED 4,000 or AED 3,000 plus accommodation) to sponsor a spouse and children. The requirements for sponsoring parents are higher.
- Adequate Accommodation: You must provide proof of suitable accommodation in the UAE, typically through a tenancy contract (Ejari).
- Valid Residence Visa: Your own residence visa must be valid.
Our Family Visa Service Process
We handle the entire sponsorship process, ensuring all documentation is correctly prepared and submitted.
- Eligibility Assessment: We review your documents to confirm you meet the sponsorship requirements and advise on the best approach.
- Document Preparation & Attestation: We guide you in gathering all required documents, including marriage certificates, birth certificates, and educational certificates, and manage any necessary attestation from the country of origin and the UAE MOFA.
- Entry Permit Application: We apply for the entry permit for your family member, which allows them to enter the UAE for the purpose of obtaining their residence visa.
- Medical Test & Emirates ID: Upon their arrival, we coordinate the mandatory medical fitness test and Emirates ID application.
- Residence Visa Stamping: We complete the process by having the residence visa stamped in your family member’s passport.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Key documents include your passport and visa copies, your spouse’s passport, your attested marriage certificate, your tenancy contract (Ejari), and a salary certificate from your employer.
Yes, you can sponsor your parents, but the requirements are more stringent. You typically need to demonstrate a higher income (e.g., AED 20,000 per month or equivalent) and provide a larger accommodation. A one-year refundable deposit is also usually required.
A family residence visa is typically valid for 1 to 3 years, depending on the sponsor’s own visa validity, and must be renewed before expiry.
Bring Your Family Home
Let T4ME help you navigate the family sponsorship process with care and efficiency. Contact us today to start your application.