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Sponsor My Family

Bring your family on your residence, one guided path.

4
Steps, one application
AED 1650
Total fees
~5 days
Est. completion
vs 11 days one by one
4
Documents, upload once

About this service

Sponsoring your family for residence spans entry permits, medicals, Emirates IDs and visa stamping, for each dependent. I've bundled them into one clear path so you complete the whole family together.

What happens, step by step

  • 1

    Sponsorship Eligibility & Entry Permit

    General Directorate of Residency & Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA)

    Confirm your salary and housing meet sponsorship rules and issue entry permits for your dependents.

    ~3 days AED 500
  • 2

    Medical Fitness (Dependents)

    Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

    Standard health screening for each dependent aged 18 and above.

    ~2 days AED 320
  • 3

    Emirates ID (Dependents)

    Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship (ICP)

    Register each dependent and issue their Emirates ID.

    ~3 days AED 370
  • 4

    Residence Visa Stamping

    General Directorate of Residency & Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA)

    Each dependent's residence visa is issued and linked to their passport.

    ~3 days AED 460

Documents you'll need

  • Sponsor's Emirates ID
    Your valid Emirates ID
  • Salary Certificate / Contract
    Proof you meet the minimum salary
  • Tenancy Contract (Ejari)
    Proof of suitable family housing
  • Dependents' Passport Copies
    Passport of each family member
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