FAMILY VISA SERVICES

How can I apply for family visa in Dubai?

Entry (Residence) Permit for Family of Expatriate 

All the required charges such as Application fee, Bank Guarantee, Deposits, file opening and courier charges to be processed through any authorized Typing Centre. Due to any reason there is a cancellation of application, refund of all the amount can be processed through to the sponsor Bank account only. IBAN (International Bank Account Number) of the Sponsor (applicant) is required. 

Once the visa is applied online, you will get the approval from Immigration through SMS. On receiving the SMS from the immigration (GDRFA) on your registered number you can then visit the Immigration centre. You will receive application status through SMS about approval or modification if any required in the application. On receiving the approval White colour Visa will be mailed to applicant’s E-mail address. If you need pink colour visa, you can visit any GDRFA Dubai branch after receiving approval SMS.

Steps to be Followed :

First Step :

Dependant Entry Permit :   

Type the dependant entry permit and scanned all the documents required at any authorised Tying centre to process the Family or Dependant visa. If the dependant is outside country then do Outside country typing, if he is inside country then do Inside country typing. All the dependant visa needs to processed online and wait for the approval message from GDFRA to the registered mobile number. On receiving the approval message the visa will be sent online to a registered email id at the time of application. 

 Visa holder should enter UAE within 60 days from the date of issue and should complete Emirates ID, Medical and Visa Stamping within 60 days from the date of entry/status change. If the visa holder couldn’t enter UAE within 60 days from the date of visa issue, visa can be renewed against payment of Dh360+typing charge. This renewal is allowed two times. 

If the Sponsor is INVESTOR/PARTNER the following additional documents are required: 1. There is a deposit of Dh3020 for each family member. This amount is refundable after cancellation of the visa from the Immigration. The amount will be credited to the sponsor account. 2. Trade License copy & partners List (second page of license) 3. LLC Agreement (share value should not be less than Dh70,000) If the sponsor is Mother As per the UAE immigration rule, Mother can sponsor the child if receive NOC in Arabic from husband. If the husband is out of UAE, NOC has to be attested by UAE Embassy abroad and Ministry of Foreign Affairs inside the UAE.

Second Step :

Change Status: 

Third Step :

Medical Typing: 

Fourth Step :

Emirates ID Typing: 

Fifth Step :

Visa Stamping: 

On receiving the Medical report and EID application, proceed to the nearest Typing Centre to process the Visa stamping. Once the application is submitted online one should wait for the approval from the Immigration. The approval message will be received through sms on the mobile number given and an Airway bill number will be assigned to pick up the Original passport by Zajel. Kindly contact Zajel and arrange for pickup of documents. After the Visa is stamped on the passport Zajel will deliver the passport after 2 working days.

Weak professions include: Follow up clerk, Archives Clerk, Insurance Clerk, Sales, Sales Representative, Sales Executive etc. 

For Sales Executive: Dh4000 salary and Company provided Transportation is must (Transportation by First Party in Contract)

Non-eligible professions include: Light Vehicle Driver, Messenger, Eye Glasses Salesman, Maintenance Mechanic General etc.

• Documents Required:

  • Passport Copies (colour) of Wife and children. • One photograph (white background) of each sponsored person. • Sponsor’s original passport and Emirates ID. • Original Marriage Certificate attested from UAE Embassy in Home Country and Foreign Affairs in UAE. • Original Birth Certificate (for child) attested from UAE Embassy in Home Country and Foreign Affairs in UAE. • Original EJARI Certificate & Electricity Bill. If you live out of Dubai, Municipality attested Tenancy Contract and Electricity Bill. Tenancy/Ejari should be in the name of the applicant or spouse. • Original Labour Contract. (Minimum Salary Dh3000 + Accommodation or Dh4000). Labour Contract can be printed from Tas’heel Centre on payment of Dh53. Passport copy is enough for printing Labour Contract. No need attestation. • Original Salary Certificate (for Free Zone / Semi Government / Government Staff) • Visa Fee Dh360 and Dh210 for file opening charge (Typing charge extra) should be paid at Typing Centre. If you have paid for file opening before, bring the receipt for scanning. • If the sponsor is Government or Semi-government Staff, application Fees: Dh310 (Typing charge extra). • Last three months bank statement. Online print will not be accepted. • IBAN (International Bank Account Number) of the Sponsor (applicant). • Confirmation letter in Arabic for daughter older than 18, stating that she is still not married. Parent (sponsor) has to be signed on the letter. • Recent Dewa Bill.