Overview

Sponsoring your parents for a Dubai residence visa allows you to bring loved ones closer while they enjoy all the benefits of living in the UAE. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know — from eligibility and documentation to costs, processing time, and tips for a seamless application.

1. Eligibility Requirements

• Monthly Salary Threshold: Minimum AED 10,000 per month.
• Accommodation: Valid Ejari rental contract for a two- or three-bedroom apartment.
• Security Deposit: AED 5,000 (refundable upon visa approval).

2. Documents Required from the Sponsor

• Copy of Emirates ID
• Passport copy
• Dubai residence visa copy
• Valid employment contract
• Attested salary certificate
• Three months of bank statements
• Consanguinity certificate (birth certificate proving relationship), attested by the sponsor’s consulate, MOFA, and translated into Arabic
• Affidavit from the consulate confirming sponsorship responsibility
• NOC from employer (for free zone-based sponsors)

3. Documents Required from Parents

• Recent passport-size photograph (white background)
• Valid passport
• Medical insurance for parents in the UAE
• If parents are already in the UAE: submit a Change of Status application from their current visit visa

4. Step-by-Step Process

1. Submit documents at an Amer Centre or authorized typing center to open a sponsorship file.
2. Parents undergo a medical fitness test at an approved medical facility; results typically within 24–48 hours.
3. Register parents’ biometrics (fingerprints) at an ICP Customer Happiness Centre.
4. Once approved, Emirates ID and visa processing takes approximately one week. Communications occur via SMS/email.

5. Cost Breakdown

• File opening fee: AED 200
• Residence permit fee: AED 200
• Change of status (if applicable): AED 500
• Knowledge fee: AED 10
• Innovation fee: AED 10
• Emirates ID e-services: AED 28
• ICP fee: AED 22
• Smart Services fee: AED 100
• Card issuance: AED 100
• Medical fitness test:
  • Standard (24 h): AED 250
  • VIP (6 h): AED 430
  • VIP (30 min): AED 700

6. Processing Time

The overall process—from opening the file to receiving Emirates ID—typically takes around one week, provided all documents are in order. Medical testing and biometric appointments may vary slightly.

FAQs

Can I sponsor only one parent?

No—both parents must be sponsored together unless justified by documentation (death or divorce).

What if my salary is below AED 10,000?

As of the latest update, AED 10,000 is required; lower thresholds (AED 4,000 or AED 3,000 with accommodation) apply only to spouse/children sponsorship.

Is medical insurance mandatory?

Yes—sponsoring residents must provide valid UAE health insurance for their parents.

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