Entry Permit Residence (Family Visa - Wife & Children)-Dubai

How can I apply for family visa in Dubai?

Entry (Residence) Permit for Family of Expatriate
New rule effective from 20/03/2016
- Customers need to visit the immigration (GDRFA) only after the approval of their online application. Customer
will receive SMS incase of approval, modification or rejection. Normal applications will be delivered by Zajel
courier.
- All charges, including Deposits, Guarantees, Courier and file opening fees will be processed through typing centre
at the time of application. Refund can be processed only to the sponsors Bank Account.
Below mentioned documents are required in original for scanning at the typing centre.
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. For
attestation requirements, Call: +97150-715 0562.
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 orDh4000). Labour Contract can be
printed from Tasheel 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 Dh220 for file opening charge (Typing charge extra) should be paid at Typing Centre. If
you have paid for file opening before, attach 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.
Weak professions include: Follow up clerk, Archives Clerk, Insurance Clerk, Sales, Sales
Representative, Sales Executive etc.
Non-eligible professions include: Light Vehicle Driver, Messenger, Eye Glasses Salesman,
Maintenance Mechanic General etc.
ENTRY: 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 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.

STATUS CHANGE: If family is inside the country on cancelled visa or Visit or Tourist Visa, you
should pay Dh680 extra at the typing centre to issue visa inside the country.
After get issued the visa, type Status Change form from Typing Centre and pay
thereDh510 (typing fee extra). Sign the form and submit it at the Immigration along with original
passport. It can be completed same time. Then type Emirates ID, Medical and Visa
Stampingforms.
IF THE SPONSOR IS INVESTOR/PARTNER: the following additional documents are required:

Dh3020 Deposit for each family member. This amount is refundable after cancellation of the
visa (Effective from 01/08/2014).
Trade License copy & partners List (second page of license)
LLC Agreement (share value should not be less than Dh70,000)
If the sponsor is Mother: NOC in Arabic from husband to sponsor the child by mother. If the husband is out
of UAE, NOC has to be attested by UAE Embassy abroad and Ministry of Foreign Affairs inside the UAE. read more
Click here for the procedures of visa stamping after entry.
To prepare your Family Visa application; call

Bur Dubai: 04-358 6215

Hor Al Anz: (Deira): 04-265 8373, 050-715 0562
Qusais: 04-239 1302
Naif (Deira): 04-259 6260
Immigration Help Line: 800 5111
SRI LANKAN, INDONESIAN, ETHIOPIAN residents should present Medical Certificate for their
wife (children above 18) from their home country at the time of applying for family visa (applied
for all emirates).
EMIGRATION CLEARANCE FROM INDIA: No need immigration clearance for wife when she comes on
Residence Visa under husband's sponsorship.

BANGLADESH: There is restriction on Family/Employment/Visit/Tourist visa for Bangladeshi

nationals.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: I joined my company five months ago, but still I didn't receive my Labour Contract. I want to
apply for family visa. How can I get my Labour Contract?
A: You can go to Tas'heel Centre with your passport copy. They will print your contract true copy
same time. Fee: Dh53.
Q: I am on Employment Visa. But my visa still not stamped on my passport. Can I attach entry
visa to apply visa for my family?
A: No. You should have stamped visa on your passport to apply for family visa. Your labour
contract also should be shown at the Immigration to prove your salary. Labour Contract will be
issued only after stamping your visa.
Q: Do I need to endorse spouse's name in my passport to apply for family visa?
A: No. Attested marriage certificate is enough.
Q: How long the family visa process takes at Immigration?
A: If the above mentioned documents are correct, visa will be issued same day.
Q: I want to apply residence visa for my wife and two children. I have got a studio flat in my
name. Is it acceptable for family visa?
A: Yes, for wife and children studio flat also acceptable.
Q: I want to apply residence visa for my child. But Tenancy Contract is issued in the name of my
wife. Is it acceptable for family visa?
A: Yes, it is acceptable. You should attach wife's passport copy and Marriage Certificate.
Q: I am an Investor/partner and I heard that I have to deposit Dh3020 at Immigration for each
of my dependent's residence visa. Can I refund Dh10000 / 20000 which I deposited for my
investor visa?
A: Yes, you can refund self visa deposit amount after you deposited Dh3020 for each of your
dependent's visa. This facility is available at Immigration head office, Jafliya. STEPS: Submit
family visa application online through typing centre, Pay new deposit through online, Get family
Visa issued, Go to refund counter with original deposit receipt of self visa, Get seal on the
receipt No Objection for Refund. Go to Dubai Commercial Bank Immigration Brach Counter,
Pay Dh10 as service charge and collect the cash. This facility is available at Immigration head
office, Jafliya.
If you have lost your deposit receipt, you should pay Dh70 at Immigration counter to get new
receipt in lieu of lost.

New Residence Visa Stamping for an expatriate family (wife & children)
New rule effective from 20/03/2016
- Customers need to visit the immigration (GDRFA) only after the approval of their online application. Customer
will receive SMS incase of approval, modification or rejection. Normal applications will be delivered by Zajel
courier. Urgent fee paid applicants should take their dependents passport to Immigration for visa stamping.
- All charges, including Deposits, Guarantees, Courier and file opening fees will be processed through typing centre
at the time of application. Refund can be processed only to the sponsors Bank Account.
Below mentioned documents are required in original for scanning at the typing centre.
One photograph (white background) of each sponsored person.
Original entry permit (visa) of each sponsored person.
Original passport of each sponsored person.
Original Medical Certificate (for those who are above 18 years old).
Sponsor's original passport and Emirates ID.
Sponsor's original employment contract or salary certificate.
Original EJARI Certificate & Electricity Bill. If you live out of Dubai, Municipality attested Tenancy Contract and
Electricity Bill.
IBAN (International Bank Account Number) of the Sponsor (applicant).
FEES:
Dh310 for 2 years (Typing charge extra).
Dh410 for 3 years (Typing charge extra). If the sponsor is government / semi-government / free zone employee).
Dh100 Extra for Urgent delivery of Passport.
Dh20 for courier if the application is Normal.
STEPS TO FOLLOW:
Emirates ID application to be attached with Visa stamping form. Type Medical & ID application and go
for Medical first, then do fingerprint at EIDA Centre near Medical Clinic. No need appointment for new visa holders.
After receiving Medical Report, submit visa stamping application through online from Typing Centre.
Normal: Zajel Courier will collect and deliver to your address.
Urgent: If you paid urgent fee Dh100 extra, take your passport and submission receipt to any Immigration
branch and get your visa stamped same time.
Medical fitness SMS is enough for family visa stamping. DHA will send fitness report same time to Immigration
department also.
FINE: Visa to be stamped within 60 days from the date of Entry/Status Change. If LateDh25 fine per day to be
paid at typing centre. First day fine Dh45.
Immigration Timing: Sunday to Thursday (7:30am to 8pm)

Immigration Branch Locations

Main Branch
Bur Dubai, Karama, Opposite Jafiliya Metro Station
Working Time: 7:30am - 8pm (Sun-Thu)
Immigration Call Centre 800 5111
Dubai International Airport (Terminal 3)
Gate No.2, Arrivals area
Phone: 04-707 5388
Timing: Around the clock, seven days a week (including holidays)
Services: All visa related services (including e-gate card)
NOTE: Urgent service only for new visa stamping and renewal (Courier service not available). Dh120 extra
for Status Change.
DNATA Emirates Building

Near Clock Tower, Deira

Phone: 04-707 5946
(Dh25 extra service charge for each transaction)
Timing: 7:30 to 2:30pm
A'amal Center Hyatt Regency
Hyatt Regency Hotel-Deira
Business Centre, First Floor
Phone: 04-707 5922
(Dh30 extra service charge for each transaction)
Timing: 8am to 2:30pm
Municipality Service Centre
Al Towar, Qusais, Opposite Al Towar Mall
Phone: 04-707 5162
Timing: 7:30 to 8pm
Bin Souqat Centre
Al Rashidiya
Phone: 04-707 5939
Timing: 7:30 to 8pm
Arabian Centre

Mirdif / Al Mizhar
Phone: 04-707 5181
Timing: 7:30am - 8pm