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Family Residency Visa/Private — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-23 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€950 (≈ AED 4,000 · FX 2026-06-22)
Minimum annual salary€950
Proof of savings€11,394
Age rangeNone–25

Costs

Application / consular fee€47

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 24 months.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/d551ce7b-52e8-11ea-0320-0050569629e8.
  3. Typical processing: ~2 days.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €950 (≈ AED 4,000 · FX 2026-06-22).

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Minimum monthly income

“In addition to housing, the resident's salary must be AED4,000 or AED3,000 — AED4,000 salary, or AED3,000 if housing is provided”

Open to all nationalities

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.

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