Family Visa

What are the documents required to apply for property investors Family Visa?

Along with your application, the following paperwork is required to sponsor a family in Dubai:

Required Documents of SponsorRequired Documents of Sponsor

• • Sponsor’s passport + residence Visa copies.
  • NOC letter from the father, attested by the notary public (in case the mother is the sponsor) for boys below 18 years and girls below 21 years.
  • If the father is the sponsor, he must provide proof of the mother’s status by attaching a copy of her residence or Emirates ID.

Required Documents of Dependent

• Clear Scan color copy of the applicant’s passport (Passport valid more than 6 months).
• Clear scan color copy of the previous residence visa (If applicable).
• The birth certificate must be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE Embassy in the country of origin. After that, it should be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE, followed by legal Arabic translation.
  • • If the birth certificate is not available, you may get a letter from your consulate to prove the relationship attested by MOFA and translated to Arabic.
    • The confirmation must be from the consulate, starting the letter with “This is to confirm, or This is to clarify.”
• A high-quality applicant digital photo that matches the ICP specifications(Note: Please find the personal photo guidelines to be followed set by Federal Authority for Identity Citizenship, Customs & Port Security here.)
• Applicants from the following countries Must Bring their National ID (IRAN – PAKISTAN – IRAQ – LIBYA – AFGHANISTAN).
• If the sponsor holding 2 years visa:
  • • As per the new rules of GDRFA department, Boys are entitled for 2 years instead of 1 year till they will complete 25 years old. Ineligible for renewal after 25 years.
    • For the daughters, sponsor can sponsor his daughter as long as she is not marriage whatever is her age.

• Son or daughter over the age of 18. The father’s unmarried undertake letter must be signed while you’re applying for the application via online portal.

• The property owner visa holders (10 years ) along with the retirement visa holders (5 years) can sponsor their dependents (boys & girls) for the same duration as the sponsor’s visa validity as long as they’re not married.

• Regarding the consulate’s embassies letter for the dependent’s relationship, they must mention the mother’s name along with the father’s name in the same letter, otherwise, they will not approve the application.

Required Documents of Husband/ Wife

• The Marriage certificate must be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE Embassy in the country of origin. After that, it should be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE, followed by legal Arabic translation.
  • If the marriage certificate is not available, you may get a letter from your consulate to prove the relationship attested by MOFA and translated to Arabic.
  • The confirmation must be from the consulate, starting the letter with “This is to confirm, or This is to clarify.”
• Applicants from the following countries Must Bring their National ID (IRAN – PAKISTAN – IRAQ – LIBYA – AFGHANISTAN).

As per GDRFA regulation, Medical insurance is compulsory for all residence permits applications. We can assist you to complete your medical insurance registration for you and your family.

You may choose one of the following options:

• DHA Basic Insurance
• Comprehensive Insurance

You can contact us through below contact details for registration or more information:

• Email address: dld-insurance@dubailand.gov.ae