🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates · Family
Family Residency VISA/Government — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €950 (≈ AED 4,000 · FX 2026-06-22) |
| Minimum annual salary | €950 |
| Age range | None–25 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €47 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/d551ce7b-52e8-11ea-0320-0050569629e8.
- 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”
https://gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/d551ce7b-52e8-11ea-0320-0050569629e8 · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum annual salary
https://gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/d551ce7b-52e8-11ea-0320-0050569629e8 · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/d551ce7b-52e8-11ea-0320-0050569629e8 · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/d551ce7b-52e8-11ea-0320-0050569629e8 · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/d551ce7b-52e8-11ea-0320-0050569629e8 · verified 2026-06-23
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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.