Sponsoring your parents in Dubai is possible if you meet the eligibility rules and submit the right documents. Amer Centres and authorized typing centres process applications on behalf of GDRFA Dubai. Requirements and fees can change; always verify with an Amer Centre before you apply.
Commonly cited minimum monthly salary in Dubai: around AED 10,000 (some cases may require more depending on file).
Accommodation: valid Ejari; two- or three-bedroom apartment typically requested.
Refundable security deposit may be required at submission.
Parent residence visas are generally issued for one year at a time.
If parents are already in the UAE on a visit, an in-country status amendment can usually be requested instead of exiting.
Medical fitness is mandatory and done at approved Medical Fitness Centres in Dubai.
Salary: typically around AED 10,000 per month or higher depending on circumstances.
Housing: valid Ejari and suitable accommodation (often two- or three-bedroom).
Security deposit: refundable deposit collected at submission (amount and whether per parent or combined can vary).
Insurance: active UAE health insurance for parents is required.
General family-sponsorship rules apply; parent residence visas are usually one year in duration.
Emirates ID (original and copy), passport copy, Dubai residence visa copy
Valid employment contract and an attested salary certificate
Recent 3-month bank statement
Consanguinity proof: attested birth certificate proving relationship (home country + UAE MOFA + legal Arabic translation)
If sponsoring parents-in-law: spouse’s attested birth certificate and marriage certificate
Affidavit/undertaking from the relevant consulate taking responsibility for parents
NOC from employer if required by your company or free zone
Ejari, latest DEWA bill, and where asked, details showing sufficient rooms
Clear passport copy with at least 6 months’ validity
Recent photo on a white background
UAE health insurance
If already in the UAE on a visit, request in-country status amendment (no exit)
Open a sponsor file (first-time sponsors): through an Amer Centre or the official channels.
Entry permit for residence (family): submit forms, upload required documents, and pay fees.
Status amendment (if parents are inside the UAE): request in-country status amendment to avoid exit.
Medical fitness: book at a Dubai Health Medical Fitness Centre; results typically within 24–48 hours.
Emirates ID biometrics: complete fingerprinting at an ICP Customer Happiness Centre.
Residence visa issuance and Emirates ID printing: updates sent by SMS/email; once medical is passed, many files complete in roughly a week, subject to workload.
Note: Fees vary by category, visa duration, in-country vs out-of-country processing, and service channel. Always confirm exact amounts at submission.
Sponsor file opening: charged when registering the sponsor file.
Residence permit issuance/renewal: base fees plus Knowledge Dirham and Innovation Dirham; delivery charges may apply.
In-country status amendment: fee is typically charged when amending from visit to residence.
Medical fitness: standard and VIP options exist; prices vary by centre and speed.
Screening usually includes a physical exam, blood test, and chest X-ray.
Standard results are often available within 24–48 hours; VIP options can be faster.
Get all relationship documents fully attested (home country + UAE MOFA) and legally translated into Arabic before you apply.
Keep salary certificate and labor contract current; ensure your Ejari and DEWA bill match your tenancy address.
If one parent is deceased or unavailable, prepare supporting evidence (e.g., death certificate or legal justification) that authorities may request.
Avoid booking non-refundable travel until visas and Emirates IDs are issued.
If you don’t yet meet the residence-sponsorship criteria or want them to visit first, apply for a Dubai tourist visa. Visago.ae offers 30-day and 60-day single-entry and multiple-entry options, plus express processing (as fast as 12 business hours in eligible cases).
Who it suits: short family visits, trial stays before residence, urgent travel.
What to prepare: passport copy, photo, basic travel details; travel insurance is recommended.
Apply through Visago.ae to get your Dubai tourist visa issued by email and WhatsApp with proactive updates at each step.
Tourist-visa fees change periodically and differ by visa type and speed. We’ll quote you transparently at checkout and keep you updated on processing timelines.
Rules, fees, and documentation requirements change. For the latest guidance, contact an Amer Centre or the official call centre before applying.
For in-country applications, the status-amendment route avoids exit in many cases.
For medical fitness, choose any approved Medical Fitness Centre in Dubai.
This guide is for general information only and does not replace official advice. Always verify current requirements and fees directly with the authorities or an Amer Centre before applying.
Fast options available: 30-day, 60-day, and multiple-entry, with express processing as fast as 12 business hours in eligible cases
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