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United Arab Emirates Student Residence Visa

14 facts quoted from the official source

Student residence sponsored by a resident parent or by the accredited UAE university or college.

Route type
Study
Can bring
children, parents
from the official record
Requirements
6
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.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment at an education institutionThe student must remain enrolled for the residence basis to continue.
  • Character, security and admissibilityThe applicant must pass the required security check.
  • Health screeningApplicants aged eighteen or over must pass the prescribed medical-fitness examination.
  • Parental authorisation or guardianA resident parent may generally sponsor a son up to age twenty-five.
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
  • Accredited StudyThe student must attend an accredited UAE university, college or institute.
  • Eligibility summaryThe student must attend an accredited UAE university, college or institute.
  • Emirates IdThe resident must apply for an Emirates ID.
  • Entry PermitThe applicant must hold the relevant entry permit before residence is issued.
  • Official source basisThe student must attend an accredited UAE university, college or institute.
  • Report summaryThe student must attend an accredited UAE university, college or institute.
  • Family membersA resident parent may continue to sponsor a daughter for study until marriage.
  • Older Male Student Study EvidenceA male student over twenty-five needs evidence of attending higher education to remain parent-sponsored.
Family

Who you can bring

childrenparents
  • Family membersA resident parent may continue to sponsor a daughter for study until marriage.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to United Arab Emirates?
The official source states: Student residence sponsored by a resident parent or by the accredited UAE university or college.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: children, parents.
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 14 points against the official source; 14 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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