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United Arab Emirates Family-Sponsored Residence

16 facts quoted from the official source

Residence for eligible dependants sponsored by a qualifying UAE resident.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, dependants +1
from the official record
Requirements
13
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

13 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Character and securityThe applicant must pass the required security check.
  • Dependent Expiry Linked To SponsorThe dependant's residence cannot outlast the sponsor's residence.
  • Eligible Family MemberEligible family includes spouse, unmarried daughters, sons under twenty-five and children with special needs.
  • Emirates IdThe resident must apply for an Emirates ID.
  • Entry PermitThe applicant must hold the relevant entry permit before residence is issued.
  • Medical Fitness Age 18 PlusSponsored family members aged eighteen or over must pass medical fitness.
  • Medical Fitness If AdultApplicants aged eighteen or over must pass the prescribed medical-fitness examination.
  • Relationship EvidenceAttested marriage or birth evidence must establish the relationship.
  • Resident SponsorThe sponsor must hold a valid UAE residence permit.
  • Sponsor Salary AedThe sponsor must earn at least AED 4,000 per month.
  • Salary With Accommodation AedAlternatively, the sponsor may earn AED 3,000 per month with accommodation.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health InsuranceMedical insurance or the applicable health card must be provided.
  • Passport or travel documentA valid passport copy is required for the residence process.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe sponsor must hold a valid UAE residence permit.
  • Official source basisThe sponsor must hold a valid UAE residence permit.
  • Report summaryThe sponsor must hold a valid UAE residence permit.
Family

Who you can bring

spousedependantschildren
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to United Arab Emirates?
The official source states: Residence for eligible dependants sponsored by a qualifying UAE resident.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, dependants, children.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Medical insurance or the applicable health card must be provided.

Every answer is quoted from the official u.ae page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 16 points against the official source; 16 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees, validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source u.aeLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this United Arab Emirates government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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