How to apply for family visa in Abu Dhabi?

How to apply for family visa in Abu Dhabi?

If you have an employment visa or businessman visa, you can apply for residency visa for your family, that is your wife and children.

The minimum salary required to apply for family status is AED 5,000 + Accommodation or AED 6,000.

UPDATE: From 02-05-2014, the minimum salary required to sponsor family visa is AED 10,000 (Ten Thousand Dirhams)

UPDATE: As per news reports in Gulf News and Emirates 24/7 the requirement of minimum AED 10000 salary has been reversed.

how to apply for family visa in abu dhabi documents required

The procedure for application throughout all the UAE is similar.

However, it is the time taken and the documents required that make the difference.

Document required to apply for wife and children visa in Abu Dhabi:

  • Original passports.
  • Take original and a copy of Marriage certificate translated into Arabic by a Legal Translation firm. The original should be attested by the respective authorities like UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, attestation by UAE embassy in your respective country and so on.
  • Take original marriage certificate and a copy for the file.
  • Take original and a copy of Arabic birth certificate for your children. Legal translation and attestation if the certificate was not issued in UAE.
  • Copies of the dependents’ passports.
  • 2 photograph each for the dependents with white background.
  • Your original passport (sponsor’s passport).
  • Your original labour contract and salary certificate in Arabic from your Employer.
  • UPDATE: Your Tenancy contract with a stamp from Baladiya (Municipality) is to be provided at the time of stamping.  If you are a Dubai Resident, you will need to take the original DEWA bill of the previous month. It is better to also get your tenancy contract attested at Land Department Dubai through Ejari.Opens in a new tab. UPDATE(08-04-2015): Ejari is mandatory. 

Procedure to apply for family visa in Abu Dhabi:

Residence Permit (Entry Permit is required for those outside UAE):

-First, go to an authorised typing centre and request them to for family visa application.
-The Charges for Urgent visa (same day) are AED 260 and Normal (2-3 working days) are AED 160. The costs include typing charges as well.
-Once the typing is done go to the Naturalisation and Expatriate Affairs Department and wait for your turn with the token.
-The officer will verify the documents and upon satisfaction will issue the residency permit to your family. There you will receive the ‘Pink visa.’

If your family is in the country you will have to change the status for which you will again approach the typing centre and request them for application for status change. The charges for this are AED 550 each.

If there are any fines that you have to pay may be for overstaying if the visa was cancelled, you have to pay it now. Per day charges for overstay are AED 25. Inform the typist to type the fine payment application as well, if you have any fines.

Once this is done, go the immigration counter and submit the documents.

Once the application is approved, you now have legal right to stay in the UAE.

The Medical Test:

After this, you will need to carry out medical test at authorised medical centre. Go to the SEHA centre near Al Wahda Mall Abu Dhabi, take the token and wait for your turn.
The medical examination contains blood test and x-ray of the chest and will cost AED 290. There is no medical examination for ages below 18 years.

After the successful Medical Test, you will receive you Fitness certificate in 48 hours. At this time you will also receive an SMS notifying you of the test results.

Health Insurance:

Health Insurance has been made mandatory in Abu Dhabi and you will be required to take insurance for the family, once the medical tests are done.

Emirates ID:

You will then need to apply for Emirates ID if you already do not have. Go to EIDA (Emirates ID) centre and wait for your turn. You should already be having application typed at an authorised typing centre for Emirates ID. Emirates ID will cost you AED 270 per applicant and is mandatory.

The Residence Visa stamping process

While you Emirates ID is under process take your Medical Fitness certificate and approach typing centre for typing to stamp the residence visa on your passport.

Once the typing is completed, visit the immigration department and present the typed form. Take the original passports for this purpose. The officer at the counter will stamp the passports with UAE residence visa. The visas will be stamped immediately for Urgent applications. For normal applications, you will have to collect the passports the following day.

Incase of failed medical examination you will be required to exit the country with immediate effect if you are found unfit post the medical examination.

Location Map to the Abu Dhabi Immigration Department:


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NOTE: The rules and regulations regarding the residency permit change from time to time. You are requested to keep yourselves updated.

Deepak

Deepak is a passionate blogger with interests in bitcoin, online marketing, and writing.

822 thoughts on “How to apply for family visa in Abu Dhabi?

  1. When your visa is approved, you will receive what is called an ‘Entry Permit’
    once issued, this is valid for 60 days within which you must come here and process Emirates Id, Insurance and Medical.
    If you do not enter within 60 days, the entry permit is automatically cancelled and need to apply again.
    My suggestion is to apply for Visa in mid July, so you have 60 days to enter UAE and do the procedures.
    Further reading: Visas

  2. Hello, I need to get resident visa for my 6 year old daughter from my first marriage. Could you please let me know the documents required?

    Thanks,
    Anwar

  3. if I am previously staying sharjha do they accept my contract for al ain visa

  4. hi, my company has got the insurance for my family, but they are not giving me medical cards, rather asking for money. is there any possibility i can apply for visa pasting, as insurance has been done, only issue is i dont have cards. please reply.

  5. hai ,

    my visa abu dhabi , am working in al ain , i can take visa for wife in al ain

  6. hello, i have jabel ali free zone visa, my basic salary is less than 3000 but with allowances its 5000. now i eligible for family visa ? means immigration look basic salary or total salary ?
    if not is it possible to get changes in labor contract ? i just completed 1 month in dubai. what is the cost for getting amendment is labor contract ?

  7. Hi Deepak,

    I am working as Sous Chef in Dubai with 8000 AED salary without accomodation. I want to apply for dependent visa for my wife and 5 year old son. Am I eligible to do so as I have a single visa status as Cook and if yes what document required to apply ? How long will it take ?

  8. Dear Sir,

    I Just want to ask I have new residence visa for my Son issued on 30.08.2016 how many days i have to enter my Son in UAE, and my wife went to Pakistan on 05.05.2016 till which date she can came back uae, she still have valid residence visa.

    Thansk

  9. Hi,
    My company Head Office located in Dubai. They given a Abu Dhabi Visa and send to work in Ras Al Khaimah.No I am working in Ras Al Khaimah and having the tenancy contract in Abu Dhabi.Now I want to bring y wife and Kid.Is there any Issue with ras ala khaimah tenancy contract.

  10. i need abu dhabi health insurance for my wife, my wife visa abu dhabi visa, i had visa sponsor for my wife. how to get adu dhabi health insurance?

    1. As far as I know, your employer should arrange the medical insurance for your wife as per Abu Dhabi residency Laws.

  11. Hi Sir!

    Based on your article and what I understand from others I have read, there is no need for tenancy contract to get me an entry visa? My wife is currently working as a Staff Nurse in Al Ain. Emirate of Abu Dhabi with 8000AED excluding accommodation. She is currently staying at the employer’s accommodation but will get our own place when I arrive there.

    Question 1. Does she need to provide tenancy contract to get me visa?

    Question 2. Can the attestation or Marraige contract be done in Abu Dhabi or the UAE embassy here in the Philippines?

    Thank you very much. Your article is very helpful.

  12. Dear Deepak,

    I want to apply for my wife’s visa. I have a Dubai visa and I reside in Abu Dhabi with my brother.
    I have the my name included as a tenant in Tawtheeq, Can I apply for my wife’s visa with the tenancy contract.

    Thanks,
    Rameez

  13. Hi,
    I am offered job as Manager in a Bank @ Abu Dhabi and will be joining shortly. My family consists of my wife (39 yrs, employed currently with a Bank in India), children (13 yrs & 8 yrs), Father (71 yrs) and Mother (70 yrs). My salary 22000 AED Plus accommodation. Please guide me whether all my family members are eligible for VISA ? As my wife would like to work for another 3 years, initially can I shift with other members of my family ?

  14. Hi Deepak, how much need salary for family visa in abu dhabi I am working in the petroleum Institute by the company overall my salary is 5569 it ok I have a accommodation and car

  15. hi Deepak,
    Good After Noon!

    i am working in Abu Dhabi in contraction company, my salary is 4000 Aed and i my wife is working also in uae her salary is 3000 Aed and my wife born one daughter last month and i ant to apply residence visa for my daughter and my company is not giving salary certificate. please advise me what should i do for my daughter and also i am living with sharing accommodation in flat with other person.

    please advise me as soon as coz i am to much worried bout her visa.

    1. They should provide you with Salary certificate or you can call Ministry of Labour toll free number to ask their support on (800665). Or the least you can do is to ask your (labour contract copy) with your employer and they can’t regret it for sure.

  16. Hi,

    Deepak, your forum is really helpful covering almost all the informations.

    I have one question, if you can please clarify

    My visa is from Dubai & so are the visas for my family members. Now, I am changing a job with the Semi Govt organisation in Abudhabi. Do I need to cancell my famiy visa also & apply for new visa from Abudhabi OR I can retain my family visa, issued from Dubai, with me as sponsor with my visa from Abudhabi & the same can be changed to Abudhabi visa on renewal.

    Pl advise.

    1. Hi,
      you need to cancel your family visa as your present visa issued from other emirates. after cancellation your family visa you have one month to change family visa status. after stamping your new visa. you can change your family visa.
      wife passport copy
      kids passport copy (if any)
      white background color photo 2 copies each
      visa permit application
      salary certificate (in Arabic – (original + Copy))
      contract (original)
      Tenancy contract (original + Copy)
      attested marriage certificate – translation in arabic(original + Copy)
      attested birth certificate (original + Copy)
      have to make file also ask to typing center they will make file

  17. Sir, My salary is 3000 Aed. I want to family visa.in April 2016 I m going. Co give me free bachelor accommodation. free food.

  18. hi,Deepak, I have situation here is ,my wife and i worked in the same company here in abu dhabi, since she got pregant, we moved out of company provided accomodation, taking the housing allowance, I checked the document requirement already from MOI website, I found that tawtheeq is the only thing I don’t have it with me, but we have our own property in dubai under my wife’s name , can we use this (ejari) to apply for our newbies family visa ? thank you very much

  19. hi deepak, may i ask if i can sponsor my husband under my visa as ” wife visa” my salary drawn Aed 5000/- as Follow up Reception clerk. My husband resigned from his company is it possible for me to sponsor him as a wife visa?

  20. hi deepak, may i ask if i can sponsor my husband under my visa as ” wife visa” my salary drawn Aed 5000/- as Follow up Reception clerk. My husband resigned from his company is it possible for me to sponsor him as a wife visa?

  21. Hi Mr.Deepak Machado,

    Good Day!

    i just want to know how to apply for daughter visa because i am heaving resident vise and also my wife is heaving resident visa and i am getting 4000AED salary and my wife is getting 3000 is it possible to apply for my daughter is new born here in Abu Dhabi and we are living with other family sharing flat and we don’t have contract of flat please give me advise what should i do and what what documents required?
    also i want fully information about insurance can i apply from any insurance company or same i should require from our company.

  22. Hi Deepak,

    I live in Abu Dhabi but my Visa is Dubai (Consultancy) , the company I’m working for is in Abu Dhabi.
    I want to apply for my wife as a sponsor visa. My salary is 11000 AED per month and designation COMPUTER ENGINEER.
    Do I need to goto Dubai for complete visa process or can it be done in Abu Dhabi also ?
    Is it possible for me to apply for Dubai visa while staying in Abu Dhabi (tennancy contract ) terms ?

    Thanks for your help.

  23. Hi Deepak,
    Good Morning.
    My salary is 10000 dirhams.My company based in abu dhabi.I am sharing a room with a bachelor from last 2 months.
    I want to apply for family visa for wife. I gone through the emirates diary website and came to know that as per new rules I have to produce tenancy contract.
    My wife is in india and I will apply visa from India so is it acceptable if I produce tenancy contract of bachelor’s accommodation.
    B. How long it will take to apply for a visa from India.
    It would be really helpful if you guide me against above points.
    Kind Regards,
    Sagar

  24. Hi Deepak,
    Good Evening.
    My salary is 10000 dirhams.My company based in abu dhabi.I am sharing a room with a bachelor from last 2 months.
    I want to apply for family visa for wife. I gone through the emirates diary website and came to know that as per new rules I have to produce tenancy contract.
    My wife is in india and I will apply visa from India so is it acceptable if I produce tenancy contract of bachelor’s accommodation.
    B. How long it will take to apply for a visa from India.
    It would be really helpful if you guide me against above points.
    Kind Regards,
    Sagar

  25. Dear Mr Deepak,

    I would like to know, that the documents required for apply family visa in Abu Dhabi.
    Coz my visa in Abu Dhabi, I’m working in Sharjah and my flat also in Sharjah.
    I hve labor contract and my salary AED 4300 ( 2500 basic,1000 accomadation, 800 other allowance as per labor contract) so can I apply for family visa for my wife and child?

    1. Dear Nuhas

      Abudhabi visa holders can use sharjah tennancy contract (plus your SEWA registration copy) for applying family visa.
      Required documents:

      1. Your Original passport
      2. Copy of passport (Wife and children)
      3. Tennancy contract (Any emirates) + Sharjah (SEWA Registered copy) + Dubai (DEWA bills + Ejari)
      4. Your contract Paper – Very important Note (Before applying for visa go to nearest Tasheel Centre and show your ID to the counter and tell them I need to apply family visa for that I need my contract paper. They will print from the system and stamp on each page and give you. Will cost you 100 Dhs).
      4. Passport size photos for wife and children (White background) – Will give you back after submitting online application.
      5. Your emirates ID
      6. Marriage certificate (All attested from your home country – (MOFA home country + Secretariate + MOEA home country) + MOFA attestation in UAE + Legal translation in arabic is mandatory if your certificate is not in arabic)
      7. Birth certificate in case of children (Attestation & Translation same as point No. 6)
      8. Company no objection certificate in arabic (If you request in your company for applying family visa they will provide the arabic certificate by mentioning your salary details etc in that).
      9. Your email ID & Contact Number.

      Note: My suggestion take all the above documents in one set colour print out and go to any nearest typing centres in abudhabi. I will take time for the staff in the typing centre to do the process. He will request you each and every document one by one for uploading directly in to the system. He will scan all the documents and return you back.

      Some time if there is no file opened under your name. First they will open file for you (You will get message), then for each application (wife and child) one submitted to the system confirmation message will be received in your registered mobile number.

      Thats all… (all work will be done at the typing centres only)

      Relax and wait for 2 working days (may be the next day also) you will receive the message whether your application is approved or modification required). Once you receive approved message dont worry, go to your email and print the E-visa (this is enough to enter UAE for your family from India. I dont know about other countries, kindly check).

      If any modification required, go to the same typing centre and check with them any issues. If the issues that you can solve like photos not clear, passport copy not clear its ok you can resubmit there itself)

      If Some issues you cannot solve, just go to the main office in abudhabi and meet any officers to resolve it.

      (The above details as per my own experience and if you have all the documents with attestation, translation everything, All will go smooth and you will receive your visa quickly through email)

      Note: May be while typing I may miss any other details, kindly check once again with the typing centre people also. Also the rules were subject to change. kindly update yourself too..

      Best of luck….

      Cheers….

      Mohamad Nasar.

  26. Good day Deepak,

    I just want to ask if there is particular requirement for flat in applying resident visa in Abu Dhabi for my wife and daughter (my daughter is 1year old)? What I mean is if they are requiring to have 1bR flat for small family or is it okay in studio type flat? Thank you in advance:)

  27. Hai Deepak
    I Need to know I am a general cook can sponsore visa to my wife i am in Dubai
    I having salary above 5000 can you tell me details

  28. Dear Deepak,
    I am staying in sharjah and my employment visa is issued from Abudhabi.My wife and my son. ‘ s visa is visit visa issued from dubai which need not want an exit for changing the status as residence.will you pls give me details regarding changing their visa to abudhabi residence visa .

  29. Hi Deepak,

    I would like to be under my husbands visa, he met all
    The requirements but it is just that name of
    The flat we are staying is under his brother’s name, he is single, and me and my husband not having children, can we use his tenancy contract?

  30. Good day. Just I want to know and ask. Is original marriege certificate from home country which is outside uae can be accepted for the requirements to apply in sponsoring wife under husband visa?

  31. Hi,

    My husband has worker visa because he couldnt find university certificates. He has high enough sallary.
    Can he be supponser for me (wife).

    Thank you.

      1. But he says because he has worker visa ( kind a visa, a waitress has ) , he can not sponsor for anybody.

        You mean it is rubbish ?

        I just dont understand Abu Dhabi, he says there are interesting rules.

        Thank you for helping.

  32. Hi i want to apply for family visa to sponsor my wife.
    What can be the duration to get visa if all documents are there.
    My wife does not have my name in her passport as we are recently married.however we have marriage certificate attested by indian govt.will that be enough and should that be translated in arabic as it is in english.
    Once medical is done what is procedure to apply fr emirates id.is she suppose to b in uae for that.and is medical mandate at Seha because her medical is done in India.

    1. Afaque,
      After the entry permit is approved, it is up to you to get the medical and emirates ID.
      It is possible within couple of days.

  33. Hi, i am living in DXB almost from 2years, currently in AD work permit residency, i always stayed in apart-hotel as facilities regarding my job.
    (high salary and position within global company -westerner)
    I am now, freshly married and want sponsor visa for my wife; all documents are collected except Tenancy contract:
    – Is an Apart Hotel can provide the compliant document for application?
    – If, Yes – what is the name and the content of it?
    – What should it states in terms of duration and guaranty?
    – Is that any restriction from the law that state the tenancy contrat is restricted to a flat?
    Thank you for your kind reply and advice.
    AS

    1. Alex,
      1. Yes, hotel can provide the agreement letter.
      2. It is a normal long term agreement that you have with the hotel that can be showed.
      3. Yes, it should mention the duration of the agreement.
      4. I don’t think it is a problem. I know few people who stay long term in a hotel.

  34. Hi,
    i would like to sponsor my wife and Son , my salary is 6500.00 and studio flat , studio flat provided by company, just want to know if company providing room tendency contract matotary or not

  35. i want to make family visa for my wife .my salary is 5250.my visa general cook ,can i apply residence visa for my wife

  36. How much is the fine amount for late visa stamping after a grace period of 60 days for my wife and child she is less than two years.

  37. I want to ask as my husband lives in abu dhabi and he has Tenancy contract, and his salary and evythng is accordng to the requirements, but he just told me that for spsnorng my visa he needs water and electricity bill, which he hasnt them. Accordng to him it is a new law.
    So my question is can he sponsr me for visit visa? I.e 90 days and living there can I extend it everytime when it is abt to expire?…
    Your advice is much appreicated

    1. No you cannot renewal your visit visa after finishing 90 days time limit and yes there is new law for documentation of visit visa which you can see on ministry’s website .
      https://www.abudhabi.ae/portal/public/en/citizens/citizenship_and_residence/other_entry_permits/service60?docName=ADEGP_DF_329572_EN&_adf.ctrl-state=qzgjxcixx_269&_afrLoop=8144636997870811

  38. I have just been offered a job as PA to the CEO – in Abu Dhabi. I have two daughters schooling in Dubai ages 18 & 10. I have lost my husband five years ago and my daughters are on my sponsorship.
    The company has offered me a salary of AED 20,000/- , I am renting a two bhk in Dubai so can I sponsor my two daughters.

    Kindly assist., as we have no house in India and nobody to take care of my children we have always lived in Dubai.

  39. Sir, my designation is ac technician. My basic salary is 2600, house alowance- 1500 total 4100 salary,can I get family visa. Please inform me sir

    1. Senthil,
      Provided all the documents are in order, I think you can sponsor.
      But due to the latest rules, please check with immigration.

  40. Dear Deepak,

    I brought my family (Wife & 2 Children) on a 90 days tourist visa. If my wife got a job less than 5000 is it possible to sponsor our children. Since my salary also less than 4000.

    1. Amviney,
      If husband is in the country on employment visa, the wife may not be able to sponsor children.
      Please speak with immigration.

  41. Good Day Mr. Deepak,

    I would like to ask on how to sponsor my wife who is currently working in dubai. The thing is she is resigning now from her job in dubai. Can i apply for her a visa under my sponsorship. What would be the requirements from my side. Our problem is I don’t have accommodation here in ABu DHabi because I am working in offshore.

    1. Dindo,
      Accommodation need not be in Abu Dhabi. It could be in any emirates in UAE.
      As long as you have all the documents required, there should be no problem.

  42. dear Deepak
    your suggestions are quite impressive & helpful. let me introduce my situation
    I would like to know whether I can sponsor my wife & kid.
    I am having a Visa- COOK General (Dubai) with a basic salary of aed 3200/-
    plus company accommodation 2 person sharing 2 BHK apartment.
    how is the possibility of applying a spouse visa.
    your advise are highly appreciated. thanks

    1. Augustine,
      You should get letter from your company that the accommodation is provided by the company.
      However, I doubt whether your salary will suffice the requirement.

  43. Dear Deepak,
    I am working in Dubai and my salary is above 5000AED.I married recently and I have attested my marriage certificate from Pak foreign office.One of my college told me that now I have to go to PAK embassy in Abu Dhabi and attest marriage certificate there and then translate it into Arabic and attest from UAE foreign office.
    Is it correct that instead of attestation from PAK ,I can do all the attestation here in UAE????

    1. Roaf,
      If you have money to spend for attestation through professional institutes, you should get that done instead of running around to embassies.
      I am not too sure about the process for Pakistan certificates.

  44. Dear thanks for your kind information..
    I have one question more..
    1) if I bring my family on visit visa for 90 days again tenancy contract is required for visit visa 90 days?
    2) can my wife apply for job in the this visa?

  45. Dear Deepak,

    I want to know that Howlong family needs to stay in UAE after they arrived in UAE & got Emirate ID/family visa? I come to know that minimum 06 months stay is required else your family visa will get cancelled.

    Your reply will be appreciated.

    Regards,
    Ketan

    1. Ketan,
      Once you get your visa stamped, you can travel. If you stay out of UAE for 6 months continuously, your visa gets cancelled automatically.

  46. I have been here recently for last three months…I have tenancy contract from tawteeq and salary certifcate from arabic…do I need attestation for this…

    This is for Abu Dhabi….Family entry permit

  47. I have been here recently for last three months…I have tenancy contract from tawteeq and salary certifcate from arabic…do I need attestation for this…

    1. Prashanth,
      What do you mean by here?
      If in Abu Dhabi, you may need attestation from Baladiya.
      I think salary certificate is fine if it is in Arabic.

      1. It was very helpful.
        Got entry permit…03/August/2015

        List of documents for Abu Dhabi

        1. Passport copy of dependent.
        2. One passport size photo with white background…no spectacles.
        3. copy of Tenancy contract from Tawhteeq.
        4. copy of Labour contract.
        5. Salary certificate in Arabic.
        6. Marriage certificate, birth certificates translation in Arabic.
        7. copy of Electricity Bill – not mandatory but recommended.
        8. copy of Resident visa of sponsor.
        9. Open file – in case of first time dependent visa permit…can be obtained from typing center.

        if there are three dependent carry three sets of above documents…
        Go to the counter and wait for token…the officer verifies all the documents and ask you to open the file if it is first time…once it is done…you get the entry permit same day.

        1. Prashanth,
          recommend to you to post this useful info on community: http://forum.emiratesdiary.com

  48. Hi dear
    I am engineer in private company and my salary is 3500 basic and 1500 house allowance total is 5000. I want to bring my wife and one kid of 2 year.my visa stamped in dubai and I m working and living in abu dhabi.
    I want to apply for my wife and one kid.
    My questions are as:
    1)now I am living as bachelor with my friends in abu dhabi how I get the tenancy contract while my family is in pakistan if I want to get the tenancy contract before my family visa? I think I m losing money before family visa. Or its mandatory to get first the tenancy contact.?what will be the procedure of tenancy contract?

    1. Jh,
      1. You will have to rent a new apartment and get the tenancy contract before apply for the visa.
      For tenancy, when you rent an apartment, they will provide you with the contract which you will have to attest at the Ejari.

  49. hi,

    Do I need marriage certificate to get 3 months visiting visa to Dubai?

    thanks

    1. Avantika,
      If it is Visit Visa yes. But if it is tourist visa, you do not require marriage certificate.

  50. Hi,

    What is the minimum salary required for family visa in Dubai and also the designation?. Is the position of “business development officer” who has AED 5500 has eligibility to apply for family status? he is working under Immigration Visa..

    Thanks

    1. Aditya,
      I think salary and designation is OK. But remember you will need supporting documents.

  51. Hi
    I’m divorced from a uae national on my son sponsorship. (Son is local)
    I have a first child from an other husband abroad that i would like to bring her in AD to live with us.
    Can my ex husband or her brother sponsor her? She is 14.
    Your reply will be highly appreciated.

    1. Alza,
      I don’t think your ex husband or his brother can sponsor your daughter.

  52. Hi Deepak,

    With all thousand comments that you need to reply here I salute you for giving so much of your time to answer all if possible for everyone. I thank you for that! But I have a question regarding to my wife. I would like to apply a husband visa for her. Problem is she is still using her maiden name and changing her surname would be very complicated task. Is it possible for me to apply a husband visa for her despite of using her maiden name? Will it cause a huge problem for my application? I would appreciate if you will reply on this. Thanks Deepak!

    Eric

    1. Erison,
      There is not problem with names to apply for visa for wife. You will need marriage certificate attested and translated into Arabic along with other documents.

      1. I have asked a query for an HOTEL APPARTMENT where I wish to stay and produce the contract agreement for family visa .
        Question- The agreement provided by your end should meet all requirements for getting my family visa as per country law.
        Answer by Hotel :
        We shall provide Tenancy Contrcat, Thawtheeq, electiricty and water bill. However the utility payments will be done by hotel owner as per contract
        Pls be informed that we do not deal with MUNCIPALITY; as we are dealing with ADTA ( Abudhabi Tourism Authority.

        My query is this attested tenancy agreement from Hotel Apartment is OK for applying family visa for Abu dhabi location.

        1. Saptagiri,
          I think this will be enough to apply for your family visa.
          Let the hotel provide official letter mentioning the above.

  53. Dear sir
    Thank yu so much for your reply
    I have one more doubt, we approched some travel agency, then they were replied, we are not abl to apply for famile visa because of designation(waiter).
    1. Can’t we apply for family visa?
    2. How can apply?
    3. Where will can apply?
    pls give me your valuable advise
    Thank you
    pls a advise me

  54. Dear sir,
    My husband is a waiter in a 5 star hotel, dubai.and salary is 3700 plus accommodation.can he apply for family visa to me and daughter. Pls give me reply

    Thank you

    1. Vs,
      you will also require accommodation 1 bedroom attested besides other documentation.

  55. Hi Deepak!

    Does my husband and children need to have background checks for a visa? Or at all for entry?

    1. Quin,
      I don’t think that husband and children need background checks.
      However, it is up to immigration to request this!

  56. Dear Deepak,

    My wife is in Abu Dhabi now, her travel visa will expire on July 25, I want to apply family visa for her and my rental lease will be ready by mid August. (because of insufficient funds now for paying a full year rent) I have read through your article, and still a bit confused.
    Is it possible for her to extend her travel visa or do a visa run, and then when it is time to submit the family residence visa application in August, she just need to pay extra and change her status?
    Or she need to extend her travel visa for another month, when the rental lease is ready by mid August, then apply for the Entry Permit, re-enter the country and then apply the Residence Visa.

    I really don’t understand the Entry Permit part, if my wife is already in Abu Dhabi on tourist visa, does she need to apply for entry permit?

    Thanks in advance.

    1. Kelvin,
      I think nowadays, you can extend the visit visa. I am not sure about tourist visa!!
      There is a fine for not exiting tourist visa: around 125 dirhams per day.
      It is better to exit the country as status on tourist visa can not be changed.
      Yes, entry permit is what is issued when the visa is first approved. Then she will need to do do medical and emirates id.

  57. Hi Deepak,

    I have received a fully funded PhD scholarship from a university in Abu dhabi. How can I can I sponsor my wife by the obtained student visa. The monthly stipend will be at least 4000 AED plus accommodation.

    Regards,

    1. Raouf,
      I am not too sure about this!
      I am facing this question for the first time.
      You could contact your university’s HR and also seek info from immigration.
      Once you obtain details, do let me know.

  58. I hav my family here, i cam to know that there s no 6 months ban for family i-e for re-entry to uae, is this is true r not, i think that there is some amount of fee, which we will deposite for immigration. Plz let me know.Regards

  59. Hi! Good day! Sir, how can we bring our baby here in uae and have residence visa? What are the options for us? My wife and I is working here in uae. Our baby is in the philippines. We are planning to take him here in abu dhabi once his passport is available. Thank you!

    1. Diddy,
      You could sponsor your child if you have minimum 4K salary (sponsor). Also you will need your marriage certificate(attested and translated), birth certificate(attested and translated), Valid tenancy contract and other documents.

  60. Dear,

    I would like to esthablish visa for my wife. Now we are living with my brother in the same appartment in Dubai. I don’t have any Tenancy contract on my name. Is it possible to make the visa for wife in this situation? if yes how?

    Thanks in advance.

  61. Please check this official requirements. Hope it will help.

    https://www.abudhabi.ae/portal/public/en/gen_info_detail?docName=ADEGP_DF_341954_EN&_adf.ctrl-state=cbzj983r_4&_afrLoop=791428615495039

  62. Dear Deepak.
    My Job designation is store keeper and my salary is AED 7000. can i get wife visa in my same designation. please advise

    1. Harish,
      The salary will suffice; but with regard to designation, you need to ask your HR or MOL.
      You should also have all other documents in order.

  63. Hi Deepak,

    I’m looking for some specific information that I can’t find. Perhaps you can help me.

    I have my UAE residence visa from my job. I am a teacher and my salary fulfills the requirement. My husband entered the UAE 3 weeks ago and I am trying to get his residency. The HR department of my job is helping me and they are telling me I have a problem.

    When I first came to Abu Dhabi, I got a 6-month contract in a studio in an apartment hotel. I came alone and I figured a studio was the cheapest option. However, after that 6 month term finished, I upgraded to a 1-bedroom, because my husband would be coming and the studio was simply too small. I am in the same apartment hotel, but with a new 6-month contract for a different unit. HR is telling me I need to provide a 1-year contact for my accommodations and the apartment hotel management is telling me they cannot provide a 1-year tenancy letter because I had a 6-month contract that finished and they can only provide a 6-month tenancy letter for my current contract. Neither side is giving me any alternatives and my husband’s 30-day visitor visa is about to expire.

    I haven’t found any information about this 1-year tenancy requirement anywhere. Do you have any insider knowledge you could share with me? I would greatly appreciate it.

    Regards,
    Halle

    1. Halle,
      The Immigration department will insist on 1 year contract.
      I recommend you to visit the department and inquire as that is the best option fof you. I too am not sure about this.
      The hotel could give an accompanying letter that you have stayed in a studio for 6 months and have now shifted for another 6 months to 1 bedroom.
      The department is understanding and would consider your request.
      While there also inquire whether the same contract needs attestation from Municipality!

  64. Hi can i sponsor my son to come here in dubai?. My work is domestic helper. My sponsor said to me that he want my son to come here his in the Philippines 6yrs old. My sponsor is willing to pay all expenses. Is it possible? How?

  65. Dear Mr. Deepak,
    I would like to asked if I can apply a family/fathers or residence visa for my daughter without my wife, my daughter is 21 years old and not married. (CENOMAR) I’m a Filipino nationality.
    I already completed all the requirement for my daughter authenticated and translated in Arabic ( birth certificate, certificate of non-marriage and my marriage contract)but when I go to the typing center they asking about my wife which is not possible to come here in Abu Dhabi because of some medical treatment.
    Kindly advise me please…. Thank you

    1. Gioo,
      Your information is not clear to me.
      The Authorities are concerned as to where your daughter will be staying as she is no more a child.

      1. Dear Deepak,
        Good morning, I have all the requirement like tenancy contract, electricity and water bills as a co-owner of the flat that I was stay.
        My questions is it is possible that I can apply for fathers/family,
        residence visa for my daughter?
        Thank you and have a good day,
        Regards,
        Gino

        1. Gino,
          I am not sure since you are the co-owner. I don’t think there will be problem.

          1. Mr. Deepak,
            Thank you for your reply, I really appreciate your response and I hope that this will help me for sponsor my daughter.
            Regards,
            Gino

  66. Hi Deepak,

    I recently got a job offer in Abu Dhabhi and salary offered is 17000 AED Per Month, I have two kids and my wife in India. I need to apply for Family VISA however i am very much confused by reading the online blogs and no conclusion at all. They offered me Electronic Technecian VISA and i am still in India.please guide me am i good to apply for Family VISA?

    Thanks
    Deva

    1. Deva,
      Once you obtain your residence visa, you can apply for your family visa.
      Note that you should have all the documents in order like, Attested tenancy, attested and translated marriage certificate, attested and translated birth certificate for your kids and other related documents.
      I don’t see any issues.

  67. Hai Deepak,
    Just a quick clarification, I applied residence visa for my wife and daughter in abudhabi, I got visa for my daughter, unfortunately my wife visa got rejected, is there any reason for this, no explanation given by immigration. Please advise.

  68. dEar Deepak,

    Thanks for your valuable answers…
    here i have some more doubts to clear..
    i have newly joined in my company as Material engineer. but due to some visa issues they have send me visa as land surveyor.. yesterday i came and joined in the new company ..i have a salary of 7000 aed. now after stamping my visa i have planned to sponsor my wife also.. is this land surveyor profession eligible for family status hence all the other requirements are meeting.

    1. Muneer,
      I guess it will be fine as long as you have other required documents.

  69. hi Deepak,

    my wife already has our marriage certificate ( red ribboned and with embassy seal) with her… what is the next step she should do to process it? she is already working there for 9 months.

    1. Oliver,
      she must approach an authorised typing centre to get the application typed and then submit it to authorities.

  70. hi Deepak,

    what kind of visa my wife should apply for me and our daughter to be permanently live in abu dhabi/ she is working in a hospital for 9 months now. she is confused on how to bring us in abu dhabi with her. could you please give me the best and quick way of getting there?

    regards

    1. Olver,
      She should apply for residence visa entry permit.
      Once you are here, that could be converted to residence visa. This is in case you want to stay here.
      If you want to come for a visit, you will need visit/tourist visa.

  71. Dear Deepak, how are you?
    I really appreciat your feedback for everybody. wish u all the best.

    I have 3 questions.
    1) Waiter can apply for wife residence visa, having a salary of 5000?
    2) How long does it take to get the residence visa, normally time?
    3) If I enter on visit visa can I look for a job and apply for residence visa?

    Thank you
    All the best

    1. Bia,
      1. Yes, I guess so as long as all the documentary requirements are fulfilled along with valid ejari (tenancy contract).
      2. I am not sure whether there is a security clearance. The actual stamping will not take more than a day after all the requirements are completed.
      3. Yes.

  72. Dear Deepak,

    I work here in abu dhabi together with my wife whose her visa is under my sponsorship. Since we both have jobs, we’re planning to bring our children (1 girl & 1 boy) here in abu dhabi. What are the requirements do I need to sponsor them? Our salaries combined is 9800 aed. I’m from Philippines. Thanks and more power to you!

    Regards,

    1. Abdulla,
      You can not combine salaries to sponsor family visa.
      Please read the post and understand the documentation part.
      Also call up the immigration authorities for more clarity.

  73. Dear Deepak
    I visa designation is Store keeper and my salary is 6 can i get family visa for the same. if i staying in villa thr is any problem for wife visa. in the rental agreement they mention water & electricity bill belongs to building owner. please advise.

    Thanks & Regards
    Harish

    1. Harish,
      If you have Ejari for the villa, then there will be no problem.
      Without ejari, you can not apply for wife visa.

  74. Hi Deepak,

    What are the rules in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for getting the permanent residency visa for Parents?

    Regards,

  75. hi deepak, i want to apply my wife and daughter’s family in Dubai, i have copy of attested marriage certificate but i lost original one , can i apply for it , they are already in Dubai on visit visa and i wanted to apply for familly visa and visa status change. please help me regarding this.

    Thanks in Advance

    1. Zubair,
      I think you will need the original attested marriage certificate for the authorities to verify.

  76. Hi Deepak,

    Recently I resigned to my job in Qatar, subsequently they cancelled my Qatar RP visa .Now i got some other offer from Abu Dhabi.where im joining soon. The question is

    1) Previously i attested my education certificates from Ministry of foreign Affairs in India and Qatar ministry tio get Engineer visa in qatar. Do i need to attest my certificates again to get engineer visa in UAE?

    2)I have a kid Do I need to attest his birth certificate from UAE embassy to get family visa?, My name already mentioned in his passport.

    3) Do i need to attest my marriage certificate to get family visa? my name already mentioned in my spouse passport already.

    1. Reddy,
      1. Yes, you will need attest from UAE Embassy in India and Ministry of foreign affairs in UAE.
      2. Yes.
      3. Yes.

  77. hii deepak ,i got a job in Fujairah im getting 4500 dhms without accomadation will i be able to bring my family here

    1. Ashik,
      Your designation will matter and also you will need a rented or owned apartment and satisfy all the conditions of the immigration authorities.

  78. How long does it take to get a husband’s visa? We’ve send all the necessary docucuments last MAY 5,2015 and its been 13 days and yet we haven’t heard anything from the company who did all the processing. They told us that they are still waiting for the local person to get the tenancy contract. Do u think I can get the visa within this month?

    1. Juzjenny,
      I am not clear about your situation.
      You say, it is waiting with local person for tenancy contract.
      Has you application been submitted to immigration??

  79. Dear Deepak,

    Please help me in finding the correct procedure. I am working in Jebel Ali Free Zone. I have been offered a job in Abu Dhabi. I need to know the procedure to transfer my visa. Also note that i have my wife on my sponsorship. Do i need to cancel her visa as well or i can put it on Hold.

    Thanks,

    1. Shaik,
      I do not think you could transfer visa. You will need to cancel your current visa and apply for new visa.
      Yes, you will have to cancel your wife’s visa first. I don’t think you can put it on hold.

  80. Currently I am in abu dhabi. About some reason in passport my father is change.now I want to correct it .If I change father name in my country here it will change .

  81. Hi Deepak, Thanks for your great work…
    I have attested (Regional Authentication Centre (RAC)/HRD from issued State or Mantralaya Mumbai, Ministry of External Affairs-New Delhi, India and UAE Embassy-New Delhi, India/ UAE Consulate-Mumbai, India) my Marriage certificate (English) and my son Birth Certificate (English) in India, but I dont have Arabic translated copies of these.
    1) Is it mandatory to translate these certificates to Arabic?
    2) If yes, can it be done in any of the Emirates (Abu Dhabi/ Dubai/ Sharjah) authorised typing centre?
    3) Will the same translated certificates acceptable in any of the emirates (Abu Dhabi/ Dubai/ Sharjah)?
    4) Again, is it required to attest the Arabic translated copies of these certificates (Marriage and Birth certificate)

    1. Harsha,
      1. YES. It should be from an authorised legal translator based in UAE.
      2. Yes, can be done in any emirates as long as the translator is authorised.
      3. Yes.
      4. No, that is not required.

  82. My husband got a job as a faculty member in a Abu Dhabi university. We just came to know that I can’t go with him. How long will it take to get my residence visa process?

    1. Khanum,
      That will depend on the residency procedures.
      Can not really put a timeframe on this!

  83. Dear Deepak
    You are doing great job provinding the information, that is very helpful to us.
    Rescently i bring my family (wife + 2 kids) in Abu Dhabi by company visa. In india i have my big family members they like to visit abu dhabi summer vacation. I have company flat 3 bk. can i apply for them visit visa and at a time how many memeber can get visit visa. is there is any resctriction?

    1. Dipsai,
      Yes, you could apply for visit visa for your relatives and friends.
      If there is any problem, you could apply Tourist Visa.

  84. Dear sir,
    iam from abudhabi, i bring my wife in my visa and finish her medical and emirates id procedures my visa belongs to my company and my company is not giving medical insurance to my wife , dear sir is it possible to stamp visa in passsport ,
    regards ,
    varun kumar

  85. Hi deepak can you please tell me is this possible to get visa for my wife if i am working in abudhabi and have employment visa getting salary 4,100 basic 500 monthly allowance + accommodation.

    1. Rafi,
      Depends on your visa designation, valid tenancy contract and other valid documents.
      But I am not sure whether your salary is sufficient!

  86. Hi Deepak,

    I am a female, holding UAE residency issued in Abu Dhabi and want to sponsor my son and husband for a residency visa. All the documents are ready and attested, I do meet all salary & accommodation requirements, however, I was told that being a female, it will be hard for me to get this sponsorship. They say, in Dubai this wouldn’t be a problem, but in Abu Dhabi they will refuse me…is this true?
    Also, can I apply for the sponsorship in Dubai Immigration since we live in Dubai even if my residency is issued in Abu Dhabi?

    Thank you

    1. Marie,
      The eligibility may differ from emirate to emirate slightly depending on the dynamics.
      If you are a professional like doctor, nurse, engineer, Managers, I do not foresee any problems.
      But yes, if your designation is something else, there may be challenges.

  87. hi,
    My husband is a doctor, can all our visas be processed simultaneously? Or does he have to go to Abu Dhabi first and then apply for our visa?

    Appreciate a response…

    1. Lara,
      No. First your husband’s visa needs to be stamped. After that all your family visas could be processed.

      1. Hi Deepak,

        I am working in Abu Dhabi and recently got my residence visa stamped. My wife is here with me on a 30 day tourist visa holding a Pakistani Passport. I have all the documentation complete for the family visa process except for the following 2 questions that are hindering my progress/action:
        1) Since she is in the country, what exact steps need i follow from here on?
        2) Do you have any insight as to if i can get my pakistani marriage certificate attested from the pak embassy here rather than the uae embassy in Islamabad?

        Thanks!

        1. Omar,
          1. You will have to go to typing centre and explain that your wife is in the country on tourist visa and you’d like to apply for residence visa. Once the initial visa (entry permit) is approved, your wife needs to exit the country for residence visa to be stamped.
          2. No, UAE embassy attestation is a must. No exceptions.

    2. Clerk designations has any restriction for applying family visa?.
      Also would like to know nowadays is it required to open a file by paying Dhs 250 before apply for family visa?

      1. Zahir,
        I don’t think there is a restriction. Also not sure about file opening for family visa!

  88. I have Abu Dhabi Resident Visa and working in Sharjah Etisalat as a (Manpower) part time employee, my profession is Technician. I want to apply for Family Visa to stay in Sharjah. Am I eligible to get family visa? because my salary is 4750 including accommodation. Kindly reply me.

    1. Ishaque,
      I am not entirely sure. But seems negative to me.
      In addition to salary, you must have tenancy and other documents.

  89. Hello Deepak,

    I am working in Abu Dhabi in a private firm. I got married recently to a girl who was a devorcee with a girl kid of 5 years. Now I want to get them here applying for a residence visa. I have a NOC from her Ex husband for the kid and its attested as well.
    I have all the required documents attested. My salary is 12,500 plus company accommodation. But the profession in my visa is Archives Clerk.
    Am I eligible to sponcer my wife and kid. Since I have company accommodation my name doesn’t appear in the tenancy contract nor water & electricity bills.
    Kindly advice.

    Regards,

    Raj.

    1. Raj,
      I guess, you will be eligible for family visa.
      Please directly check with immigration as the rules keep changing.

  90. They are saying that there is a new rules upon applying a family Visa ….according to my source only doctors,engineers ,accountant ,managers can only apply a family visa how about for the dental assistant though they are working in government salary also covered to the minimum of 6k..

    1. Meera,
      Oh…this is news to me.
      The rules keep changing. You need to be careful.

  91. hI,

    OUR TENANCY CONTRACT WILL EXPIRE AFTER 1 MONTH AND MY HUSBAND WANTED ME NOW TO TRANSFER IN HUSBAND VISA ..IS IT POSSIBLE TO TRANSFER MY VISA TO HIM…?TNX

  92. I hold Abu Dhabi work permit & residency and work for a private firm. Now I am planning to bring in my family. If I get a apartment with tenancy contract in Sharjah, can I get Abu dhabi family visa? I know many proivate firm employees who live in Dubai and have visa from Abu Dhabi. But dont know anyone living in sharjah with abu dhabi visa for family. Your advice will be appreciated.

    1. Ashu,
      Yes, you can get Abu Dhabi visa but make sure that all the documents required are in order.

  93. Hi Deepak,

    My company changed license and have to renew all our visa. I am processing my new visa now with the new company. My position is deputy customer service manager with 10k salary. Filipina.

    1. Can i immediately apply For a family visa for mu husband and kid after i get my emirates id? I already have a tenancy contract and necessary documents.
    2. Would my salary suffice?

    Thank you for your answers. It’s helping a lot of people.

    All the best,
    Rose

    1. Rose,
      1. Yes, you could apply immediately for their visas.
      2. I am not sure about this. However, this depends on your designation. I guess there should not be any problem. But only immigration could confirm your query.

  94. Dear sir,
    My res. visa expiry month of August 15. i have all related doc. i want to bring my family in Abudhabi with company visa. can i apply for visa?

  95. Dear Deepak,

    I am from Pakistan and my wife is on tourist visa here fro a month right now. Is it necessary to have a husband name on passport rather than her fathers name.

    I have all other documents with me.

    Best regards,
    Omer

    1. Omer,
      Not necessary, but recommended.
      You should however, have marriage certificate.

  96. sir please answer
    I am Bangladesh passport holder
    My father Muslim and her profession IMAM
    My brother and Mother go to dubai 07 September 2014
    this time I don’t interest to go UAE
    But Now I want to go UAE
    how to add family visa
    or how to I got my visa
    And MY old now 17 years

  97. please tell sir
    I am Bangladeshi
    My father lives in dubai 20 years ago
    My birth country UAE
    But after 12 years I come Bangladesh
    and now My father sponsor my mother and my big brother sponsor dubai. he got visa
    but now I want to go dubai

    1. Munna,
      I am not sure whether the visas for Bangladeshis are allowed as of now. Only immigration authority will be able to inform you.

  98. how can i get a tanancy contract to brib my wife,pls someone help me with this.thanks

    1. Janaka,
      You will have to rent an apartment to get tenancy contract. The tenancy contract should be attested by Ejari.

  99. Dear Deepak,

    My work visa is from Abudhabi but I work in my other office in Dubai and I live in Dubai.

    I want to sponsor alongwith my company my family visa for wife and 2 small childrens less than 04 years age.

    Kindly let me know the list of all the documents required to apply for their visa.

    Thanking you

    With Regards

    Pankaj Borole

  100. My ex-wife had new husband with children already and I have second wife both resident in UAE with complete legal documents.

    I would like to ask, How can I get the family visa for my children from my ex-wife. My ex-wife willing to stay with me our children together my second wife. Any required documents from my ex-wife? Do I need to submit the first wife marriage contract for immigration requirements. We are not annulled yet.

    Thanks

    1. Jake,
      Very peculiar situation!!
      Please get in touch with immigration authorities for your issue.

  101. Dear Deepack I want to confirm just my children age 11, 9, and 7 don’t require medical test for residence permit?

    1. Lasha,
      Children below 15 years of age do not require medical test for visa purpose.

  102. dear Mr deepark,

    i’m working in a hotel and holding a FOREIGN FOOD COOK visa, with the 3400 basic + 2000 accommodation
    kindly let me know about the possibility of applying visa for my wife,
    thanks and regards

    1. Sanjeewa,
      Yes, i think you are eligible.
      Please also check with immigration department.

  103. Hi Deepak,

    i understand that tencancy contract is required for applying family visa. My question is, what if i have the attested tenancy conract under my name but the utility bill is under the landlords name, is it still possible to provide a utility for applying the visa?

  104. hello. i am currently working in abu dhabi and my parents want to visit me for few weeks. what are the procedures?

    1. Tim,
      You will need all normal documentation along with Tenancy contract, passport copies, 1 photograph each, your original passport+copies.

  105. Dear Deepak,
    Thanks in advance for your valuable replies.

    I had Abu Dhabi visa and my profession in visa is ‘Tele Maint Elect Specialist’ and my salary is 5000 without accomodation. Is it possible that i can apply for family visa with this designation and salary.
    Please give me a reply.

  106. good day!
    sir i want to asked , is it possible to sponsor my baby and husband if i will be getting 8 thou plus salary? because above you mentioned husband is the one sponsoring, how about if the wife will sponsor

    1. Fazal,
      You can not apply for family visa without valid rental agreement.

  107. Hi Mr. Deepak,

    Is the requirements for family Visa in Abu Dhabi Immigration is the same documents in Western Region Immigration?

    1. Kate,
      Each department has their own rules depending on their policies.
      Although the immigration is one at the backend, different emirates have different rules.

  108. Dear Deepak,

    I heard that the UAE family visa procedure is going to done throgh online from 1st April 2015. Is this correct?

  109. Dear Sir,
    Today I apply residence visa for my wife and right after 1 hour I received a message from MOL that your application is rejected then I went again in jawazat office they told we do not have answer for this case so please tell me how can I know that why my application rejected and what was objection.>???

    1. Syed,
      You will need to approach the department manager who will surely help.

  110. Dear Deepak,

    What is the fee for visa stamping on passport for spouse in Al Ain? i work for a semi govt company so my visa is for three years. Do i have to get my spouse visa for three years or i can apply for two years too? n what are the charges applied.

  111. Hi Deepak.
    Thanks for yoru helpful reply when I was applying for my visa. I am here now and my family has also joined me recently. Please guide me what are the next steps for my family now

    Emirates ID, Medical, Visa stamping on passport? Anything else I would need to do and in which order please?

    Thanks

    Tariq

    1. Dr.Muhammad,
      First you will need to complete medicals at SEHA and at the same time register for Emirates ID.
      Emirates ID can be typed in any authorised typing centres.
      Once the results from medical are received(you most probably will receive SMS), you will need to go to the authorised typing centre and get the typing for residency visa done.
      Once typing is done, go to the respective department in immigration to get the visa stamped.

  112. Hi Deepak. My husband is working in semi-government company. His visa is in Abu Dhabi with 3k salary in his contract but earning 5k instead. His profession is archive clerk with attested tenancy contract in sharjah since they have branch in sharjah and working there. Can he sponsor a wife and child? Thanks for your response in advance.

    1. Dhey,
      Yes, your husband can sponsor his family provided you have all valid documentation.

  113. Hi Deepak,

    First of all many thanks for your valuable and very informative info!

    I am from philppines and single parent and have not been married. Will it be possible to sponsor my dependent son 5 years old ? I do not have marriage cert. to submit.. What must i do???

    1. Rusty,
      In cases where you do not have a marriage certificate, I don’t think you could sponsor your child here in UAE.
      However, there have been instances where the visas have been approved exceptionally.
      You will have to approach the immigration humanitarian department.

  114. Hi mr Deepak
    Thank you for your assistance with the medical,my husband is currently sharing accomodation with a friend and when he tried to get his lease attested they found out that the landlord had not registered the accomodation with the correct facilties,so he is planning to move out and stay in a hotel,we had decided we would move into a studio apartment once I arrive in abu dhabi which was scheduled for march 30th,the question I have is,is it possible for him to still try and apply for a spousal visa with temporary accomodation he would fall in the bracket of earning 5000aed excluding accomodation as appose to 3000aed including accomodation. Or should he attempt to get the studio apartment before I arrive then wait a month for the utillity bill before applying and if so how does the application work if you pay the rental upfront because the studio we have seen want to rent is a yearly rental plan not a monthly one will that affect the visa application process at all?
    Thank you deepak your advice is greatly treasured
    Jade

    1. Jade,
      No, our husband will need proper accommodation to apply for residence visa.
      however, you could come on tourist visa.
      If you find studio, you will need to attest rental contract with Abu Dhabi municipality. You don’t need to wait for utility bill.

  115. Dear Deepak,

    I appreciate your helping informations. Sir, Can you please tell me that for marriage and child birth certification, Do we need to have arabic translation there in home country (pakistan) or after foriegn affairs in dubai.

    I shall be really thankfull to you for answer!

    1. Shahzad,
      I am not sure whether Arabic translation in Pakistan is accepted here.
      In any case the certificates need to be attested by Ministry of Foreign affairs.

  116. Hi Deepak, I really appreciate your work. I got married recently and my wife came with me to Abu Dhabi in tourist visa. Now I need to apply for family visa for her. She will exit the country after 20 days. Can I apply for her visa when she is here? (Do I need to wait for her to exit the country for the visa application?) Is it mandatory to exit to the home country? (Can she exit to Oman and come back in family visa?)

    Thanks in Advance

    1. Shibin,
      Yes, you could apply for her visa here and she will need to exit the country to change her status since she is on tourist visa.

      1. Hi Deepak,I have a query. Currently me and kid is on husband visa in Dubai. I got a offer in Abu Dhabi ,we are planning to shift to Abu Dhabi .
        1.So can I sponsor my husband and kid (my salary is aprox 7K).
        2.We have attested documents like marriage certificate and kids birth certificate also attested(UAE attested),I need any Arabic translation for this.
        3.First I have to apply for kids visa alone as my husbands visa is expiring by October 15 only.

        Kindly guide me on above what and how to do things in a proper manner.

        Thanks

        1. Lilly,
          1. What is your profession. If you are a nurse, engineer and professional designation holder with Managerial designation, you could sponsor your family. Otherwise, it is not possible.
          2. OK.
          3. Yes, apply for kid’s visa first.

      2. Hi Deepak,

        Thanks for the reply. Do you know if it is still possible to exit to Oman and come back? I just asked one travel agent and he said it is not possible to travel to Oman unless I she get a UAE visa on her hand and some others said its possible to travel. I have made all paperwork for her residency and made typing for urgent visa but I need her to exit the country to submit it.

        Thanks

  117. Hello Deepak,

    First of all, great blog and highly appreciate you replying to everyone.

    My question is thati have my family in Dubai and i have visa from dubai. I am changing job to abu dhabi now. Earlier i used to put family visa on hold for deposit ohf 5k and change my visa. Can this be done if changing visa between emirates?

    Thank you in advance.

    1. Shoeb,
      The rules change constantly. Earlier this was possible. I am not entirely sure whether this is possible these days.
      I recommend you talk directly to immigration authority and enquire.
      Requesting you to report if this is possible later once you find out, so it helps others.

  118. Dr mr deepak
    Thank you so much for the amazing job you are doing on this blog it is provinf to be very helpful. My question is my husband is currently located in abu dhabi and we are in the process of the spousal visa he qualifies and all of our documents are complete,I am from south africa and the south african uae embassy told me that a medical and xrays are not required from your home country as they will be done in the uae I am so confused because moste internet sites claim I need a full medical done in my home country,can you please assist with this??
    Thanx jade

    1. Jade,
      Thank you for your kind words.
      You do not need to do any medical examination in your country.
      Medical tests will be conducted here in UAE prior to stamping of visa.
      On the other hand, if you want to carry on medical test in your country for your satisfaction, it is up to you!

  119. Dear Deepak,

    Hope you doing great, i need your advise in few key questions here.

    1. My Abu Dhabi employment visa is cancelled 10 days before and my company is forcing me to exit country immediately, i kind of get daily calls for same (I took termination instead of resignation to avail gratuity under unlimited contract, i completed 1 year 3 months), inspite of me telling them about 30 days timeframe i get to exit. they are threatening me, of complaining labor department of my absconding also they didnt return my passport mentioning that, it will be given at airport. what shall i do here?
    2. As i am arranging for my new employment and attending interviews here, can i change my status to visitor visa without exiting the country, reason my wife is working here with salary of 16K AED.

    3. If i have to exit, can i come on visit visa to attend few interviews here ? instead of tourist visa ? and what are formalities for same, which my wife has to go through?

    4. We are staying in Abu Dhabi and tenancy contract is on my name, but my wife is on dubai visa, what are the complications if there are? for my visitor visa arrangement for 1 or 2 months.

    Would kindly request your answer on above all points, this will help me out a lot rather than hearing different versions outside. Appreciate your help here.

    1. Aditya,
      1. You have limited choice but to exit the country. Companies could insist this.
      2. You can not change to visitor without exiting.
      3. Yes, you could come on visit visa later.
      4. I don’t see any complications.

      1. Deepak,

        Thanks for your response, again want to take you back to your reply of my last two questions. i wanted to know what is the process for visitor visa for 1 or 3 months? (it is bit confusing, from various information available on websites). As i mentioned, you tenancy contract is on my name, so can my wife take the same document to arrange for my visitor visa along with other document, which i need to know from you. Which visa (Tourist or visitor) is better for me to stay for couple of months to arrange my new employment, considering fact that i have working spouse here.

        Thanks.

        1. Aditya,
          If the tenancy contract is in your name, it is better to take tourist visa as immigration won’t accept visit visa application from your wife when the tenancy contract is in your name.
          But, visit visa may be possible at times. It really depends on the current rules and regulations.
          Procedure is simple: your wife will need to go to a travel agency for tourist visa with documents such as passport copies, photographs, her original passport and fees.

  120. Hi,
    I work in Abudhabi and my salary is Dh 5000/- per month.
    I have a studio flat and planning to get married this year.
    Can I ask my company or relative to apply for my wife visa on my behalf while I am in India for vacation (wedding), provided I can send them the marriage certificate, rent agreement, passport copy. Can the company or relative apply visa for my wife on my sponsership as I will not be in abudhabi.
    The reason being, i want to return back with my wife after wedding along with her with her visa done.

    Thanks in advance.

    1. Christopher,
      I don’t think that is possible.
      You should be in person while applying for these things.
      Moreover, you will need to attest and translate your marriage certificate.
      You could ask your company to apply for a visit visa for your wife and change it later to residence visa.

  121. I work for infosys on employment visa in Abudhabi. When I’m coming to Abudhabi, I brought my family here on 3 months visiting visa( processed by Asian Gulf). Now i’m going to process dependent visa for my family. From visa sponsor ( Asian Gulf) , I came to know that they have to exit from country (to get 3k refundable money which I paid apart from visa fees). Is there any way to take exit with out flight journey ? Please suggest.

    1. Krishna,
      Are you sure they are on VISIT VISA? Please check, because if they are on visit visa, they need not exit. But if they are on TOURIST VISA, they have to exit the country.
      If they are on tourist visa they will have to go to their home country.

  122. Hello Deepak,
    I just got recruited to hotel in Abu Dhabi. I need to know if I can bring my wife on my visa. I am on a single status visa at the moment. My salary as per contract is 2200 DHR. Can you please explain me what will be minimum salary required and what will be the procedure. I really appreciate your help. Thanks.

    1. Amit,
      I don’t think for your salary you will be able to get your wife on residence visa.
      Besides, you will also require apartment with valid tenancy contract.

  123. Hi, goodmorning! 🙂 I just want to ask, my husband is transferring to a new company and I am in husband visa, and we are living with my father in law. We have the housing contract but it is under my father’s name. Can we use that for processing my visa? Thank you and have a good day.

    1. Tere,
      I am not entirely sure about this. But this should be possible and you should have at least 2 bedroom apartment or villa.

  124. Hi ,

    I got new job in Abu dhabi but I am living in al ain , Before my visa from Dubai and for visa processing for family I have go to Dubai its not allowed to do it from Al Ain immigration.

    I just want to know while having Abu Dhabi resident visa is it allowed to process family resident visa from Al Ain or I have to go abu dhabi immigration every time ?

  125. Hi Sir,
    I’m processing my wife and daughters residence visa from sharjah to Abu Dhabi since I got new work in Abu Dhabi. Is it allowed to use my existing tenancy contract from sharjah, and what should be the validity? Is it OK also for my wife o undergo medical in sharjah since we live near there rather than go to Abu Dhabi, I asked some typing center and told me it is allowed. What is the real process, is it really alowed.?

    Thank you.
    Lheandro

    1. Lheandro,
      Yes, Sharjah tenancy is ok as long as it is attested and you have utility bill with you.
      For medical, you will have to visit Abu Dhabi SEHA.

  126. Hi,

    I have recently got a job in a bank in Abu dhabi. My wife has come with me on a tourist visa. We intend to convert her visa to Residential (dependant) visa asap.

    for the purpose of my wife’s spouse visa, we understand that the tenancy contract would also be required. Please advise if the agreement can be of a studio apt? or does it have to be 1 bhk or 2bhk? we are intending to move into a studio apt and hence the question.

    Also, for Tawtheeq, is it mandatory to pay 6 months rent in advance? Is it not possible to go ahead with houses having quarterly payment structure? need to know this so i can proceed with the spouse visa application

    1. Clive,
      First of all congrats on your new job.
      Note that since your wife is on tourist visa, she will have t exit country before a residency visa could be stamped.
      I think a studio would do for a couple.
      Not sure about Tawtheeq!

  127. Hi! I have a question.

    If my visa in the company is “single” status, is the company still required to get a medical insurance for my dependents or will i be the one to pay?

    Thank you!

  128. Hi Deepak,
    Really appreciate your efforts.

    I am IT Eng. working in Abu Dhabi, my visa will be renewing next month in March 15.

    – I intend to bring my family (wife, 2 kids) on visit visa and then further want to transfer my wife’s visa as an Investor (Existing company in Dubai.)

    – I don’t want to let my family go out the country as i heard it is required to change the visa.

    – Can my wife sponsor my kids and get visa?
    – What documents would require in this case?

    I might change my job further and don’t want to interrupt my family’s visas.

    thanking u in advance and stay blessed.

    1. Bob,
      -It is possible to get your family here on visit visa. Please note, visit visa is different from tourist visa. In case of tourist visa, the person will need to exit the country in order to process residency visa.
      -In this case you need to sponsor Visit Visa under your name and not tourist visa.
      -Yes, your wife can sponsor the visas for your kids as long as all the documents are in place: tenancy contract(ejari) should be in her name.
      -You will require the following documents: tenancy contract in your wife’s name, valid residence visa stamped on passport, Utility bill, Birth certificate attested(legally translated in Arabic), Marriage certificate attested(legally translated in Arabic), Emirates ID for your wife(application form in case of under process), income proof (company registration documents – Pleas check with authorised typing centres)
      ALso please note that the document requirements change as per the policies of the DNRD. I request you to check with the authorities.

  129. Hello Deepak,

    I want to apply for family visa. Please let me know the required documents. As far as i am aware we need the following for abu dhabi visa if i am missing on something let me know

    copy and original attested marriage certificate
    copy and original attested birth certificate
    passport copies
    my original passport
    employment contract
    2 passport photo graphs each

    1. Gagandeep,
      Make sure employment contract is in Arabic and do not forget attested tenancy contract.

      1. Hi Deepak,

        I am on Abu Dhabi visa working as computer engineer in Abu Dhabi but my accommodation is in Ajman. Is Ajman tenancy contract and electricity bill accepted for family visa (Abu Dhabi).Please assist me as i am new to UAE

        1. Fahad,

          Did u get the Visa for your wife from Abudhabi?..kindly update the status..

  130. Hi

    Is it possible to keep family visa( wife, kids and maid) on hold in Abu dhabi while changing jobs? If yes, do you know what is the requirements in terms of paperwork and financial?

    Thanks

    1. Mo,
      You will have to provide AED 5K each deposit per family member.
      Paperwork is similar: Passport Copy, visa copy, photograph and proceed to authorised typing centre.
      They will guide you.
      After that once your new visa is stamped, you may transfer their visas under you again and get refund of 5K.

      1. Hi Deepak

        I called the immigration department and they aid that it is not allowed to put the family visa on hold. I have to cancel and then redo the visa process again. However I have spoken to someone else who has said that they have managed to put the visa on hold. I am confused now

        1. Mo,
          What do you mean on hold?
          I think you could place a deposit of 5K per person in order not to cancel the visas.

          1. Hi Deepak

            By hold I mean not cancelling.

            Abu Dhabi immigration have said that it is not possible to put 5k deposit in order not to cancel the visa.

            1. Mo,
              So, you must now listen to the immigration authorities.
              You see, these rules change very often.
              Now you will have to cancel your dependents’ visa and re-apply.

  131. Dear Deepak,

    I have abudhabi visa but i have residence in dubai & i have all necessary documents such as Ejari, marriage certificate attested.
    In this case can i apply residence visa for my wife in abudhabi.

    I heard from few of my friends that you need to have accomodation in Abudhabi. Is it mandatory?

    Regards,
    Sathish.R

    1. Sathish,
      For Abu Dhabi Federal government employees it is mandatory to have a residence in Abu Dhabi to obtain visa.
      If you are working for a private company, there is no issue.

  132. Hi Deepak,

    great job done. all your posts are having valuable information.
    I would like to sponsor my mother for her residency visa in Abudhabi.
    I heard that in AD is very difficult to get her residency permit.
    Please can you throw some guideline. My salary is +25K & mother age is 60 as she is widowed. my visa is Abudhabi. i have tenancy contract from Dubai. your valuable suggestion is required.

    1. Chanda,
      I don’t think you are right.
      The laws are same throughout UAE.
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-tips/documents-required-parent-visa-parents-law-visa-humanitarian-cases

  133. Hi Deepak,

    I need to sponser my wife– my accomodation tenancy contract is in my company’s name, can I sponser my wife with the same residence.
    its not a shared accomodation, I am the only person who lives there.

    Please advise.

    1. Ashutosh,
      Yes you could do that. You will need the tenancy contract(attested by Baladiya) and a letter from company that you are staying at this accommodation.

      1. Thanks Deepak.
        The tenancy contract in the company name if I get attested by baldiya and get a letter from the company that am staying in the relevant accomodation– I can sponser my wife. Thats what i get from your reply.
        I hope we are in the same line.

        Please advise regarding electricity bill?
        Ashutosh

        1. Ashitosh,
          I don’t think electricity bill is required.
          But better to take it.

  134. Hi Deepak

    Can you tell me if it usual for a CID clearance to be done for a family visa… ?

    I am on a married contract and my employer processing.

    1. This is actually requirement by authorities these days and required in all cases.

    2. Hi Mr. Deepak!

      I want to to ask you if you have idea what is the requirement for a wife to sponsor husband and child residence visa. I have read somewhere that for the wives the requirements and profession have different criteria. Please advise. Thank you and God bless!

      1. Cates,
        The requirement for a wife to sponsor her husband+children are as follows:
        1. Minimum salary of AED 15K with managerial designation. Professionals like Engineers, doctors, nurses can sponsor even with lower salary.
        2. Tenancy contract in wife’s name. Ejari.
        3. Attested labour contract.
        4. Attested marriage certificate, birth certificate.
        Rest of the documents are common like passport copies, photos
        Note that the requirement by AUthorities change frequently and hence you need to be ready with additional requirements.

  135. Hi Deepak

    My husband and I are South African. He currently has a working visa in UAE since July 2014 – he started out in Dubai but is now working and residing in Abu Dhabi for same company. He is in management position earning around 15K.

    I am wanting to join him and be open to be able to work in the UAE. What will be the simplest way to do this without incurring too many restrictions in the long run:
    a) He brings me over on a sponsor/resident visa as a spouse (not sure what its called), then I job hunt
    b) I apply for jobs from South Africa and get my own working visa in that manner prior to coming.

    I dont know the implications of each eg. i have read that if i am sponsored by him, and should i change jobs, i am unlikely to be banned from companies. Or if i am employed by a company for which i applied from here, should I decide to not work out the 2 year period, I may incur a working ban.

    I just want the easiest way to get over there and find work without too many complications.

    1. Melanie,
      I would suggest your husband apply for your visa as a housewife, so you could enter UAE and live with your husband. This is the simplest way.
      a. This is possible for you.
      b. I don’t recommend this. It is better to come here and hunt for jobs.
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-tips/types-bans-uae

  136. Hi Deepak,

    I’ve already received my papers last January 5, 2015 attested by UAE embassy here in Philippines. I would like to ask If it has expiration? I am planning to go to Abu Dhabi on March 2015.

    Thank you,
    Charmaine

  137. my wifes company says they wont provide insurance for kid and husband.deepak any recomandations.they said they will give insurance letter for visa purpose,pls advice

  138. Hi Deepak,
    We all are proud of you. you are doing great Job.
    I have one question that terrant gave me the ternary contract but not attested to the municipality. I also dont have any tautique paper…. so can you guide me in this regards. all other labor contract, salary certificated and other required documents.
    I want to bring my suppose and my child here in abu dhabi from india.my monthly salary is 15K.

    Please suggest for this Terrance papers.

    1. Nilesh,
      You will need attestation of the tenancy contract by the Abu Dhabi Municipality(Baladiya)

  139. HAI DEEPAK I AM WORKING IN ABUDHABI.MY SALARY IS AED 5500 PLUS ACCOMMODATION MY PROFESSION IN THE VISA IS WIRING ELECTRICIAN GENERAL.IS IT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO APPLY VISA FOR MY FAMILY WITH THE OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WHICH U MENTIONED BEFORE?? WAITING FOR YOUR VALUABLE REPLY…

  140. iam working in abudhbai more than 15 years family and kids with me. now iam going to change my job a Dubai baised company.so my visa mustbe change. how can I protect my family samw visa in abudhabi? kids going to school in abudhbaipls give me the help as soon as fast

    1. Nair,
      You will have to keep a deposit of 5K each per family member till your new visa is processed.
      Once your visa is done, you will have to transfer your family to under your new visa.

  141. HI deepak, in addition to my question below, I would like to also ask you 1 more— My company has given me visa issued from Dubai but I’ll be working and living in abu dhabi, with my accomodation in abu dhabi I need to apply for family visa of my wife from Abu dhabi or Dubai? If dubai, will they accept tenancy contract and utility bills attested from baldiya?? please advise.

    1. Ashutosh,
      you will have to apply family visa in Dubai as your visa is from Dubai.

  142. Hi,
    My profession mentioned in my Visa is Urban Planning engineer with monthly salary as 13750 AED.
    Can I sponser my wife with this designation and salary

  143. Hi,
    I have Abu Dhabi Visa and I work offshore 28/28 on off job. I want to keep my family Ajman or Sharjah. Is it possible to get fmily visa with a tenancy contract from Ajman/Sharjah.

  144. am going to apply family visa for my wife and son.Is it mandatory to get attested the Birth Certificate of my son.i got attested my marriage certificate from India.what abt birth certificate,is it compulsory to make attestation from India.

    1. Shamnaz,
      If the child was born in UAE, the certificates need not be attested.
      Otherwise, yes you will need attestation and legal translation.

  145. Hi deepak, may you please inform that visa for family can be applied online also in abu dhabi or it mandatorily needs to be done through typing centre only?

  146. Hi. I am a single parent and have not yet been married. Can I sponsor my dependent child for permanent residence or with long term visit visa?

  147. Hi Deepak,

    I’m currently living in Dubai and my new company will process my visa in Abu Dhabi but i will be base here in Dubai. Will it be alright to process the visa for my daughter under my sponsorship here in Dubai and not in Abu Dhabi once i got my new Abu Dhabi visa?

    Thanks in advance for your help.

    Chris

  148. Hi
    I am with family in Dubai working for a government company since 2 years and have resigned & joining next month in one of the Adnoc company Abu Dhabi but I would like to keep my family in Dubai due to kids schools and planned to shuttle weekends for couple of years.
    Should I need to cancel my family visa? or I can retain them in Dubai and proceed my cancellation and new visa processing? what is the procedure? To take them on my new visa, should I need tenancy contract in Abu Dhabi or my existing Dubai tenancy contract (3 bedroom flat) would do? If Abu Dhabi tenancy contract is mandatory to sponsor family visa, is studio or one bedroom at AD is enough to sponsor as I have 3 kids? Please advise.

    1. Sridhar,
      You could keep a deposit of 5K each and you need not cancel family visa. You will have to inform this to your existing company.
      Once your ADNOC visa is done you could transfer your family under you without cancelling their current visa.
      Government entities do require you to stay in Abu Dhabi if they provide you HRA. Check with them clearly.

      1. Hi, Deepak!!
        Wish you happy new year and let me know if I can sponsor my son age 21+ and one daughter 19 yrs??? and wife + 11 yrs daughter
        8K salary with Accommodation + Transport from company
        I’m with Abu Dhabi visa

        1. Tuwan,
          You may sponsor unmarried daughters.
          But for son who is above 18 years, you will not be able to sponsor.

  149. Hi Deepak,
    Do I need to produce any bank statements in order to sponser my spouse for a family visa for abudhabi or dubai
    Please consider and suggest

    1. Ashutosh,
      No. Only incase of parents visa, bank statements are required.

  150. Dear Mr. Deeply,

    Trust you are doing good today. My visa status is civil engineer. Iam an indian. My salary package is 5000 aed. Is it possible to take my wife. ? What are the basic required documents for this.

  151. Hi Deepak,

    I’m planning to resign from my company, can i apply for a wife’s visa?
    My wife ‘s salary is around 10k. Also , is it possible for me to be on my wife’s visa when i transfer to a new company?

    Thank you…

    1. Zeke,
      I am confused!!
      Will you bring your wife under your sponsorship?
      Yes, you can be on your wife’s visa.

  152. Hey deepak..really proud of u..
    I have a question to ask, my wife holds a Abu Dhabi residence visa and she is currently in India and im plamning to bring her back by end of jan 2015 as we are blessed with a baby on september, but the problem is that on this december 9th the visa gets cancelled automatically as it will be six months she is outside the country..by jan end it will be seven months..is there any solution that i can bring her without applying new visa?
    Thanks

    1. Tahir,
      Read: http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-tips/will-staying-outside-6-months-continuously-cancel-uae-visa

  153. hii deepak,im working in abudhabi in a hotel.my visa stamped job title as laborer supervisor.my basic salary is 2300 dhs +1800 housing allowance. so total of 4100 dhs plus others all together come nearly 4300-4500 dhs. i am taking an apartment. tenancy in my name. is that i am eligible to bring my wife here on my visa?? Please, i am waiting for a reply.Thanks

    1. Kiran,
      Yes. But please also check with immigration authorities as rules keep changing.

  154. Hi good day deepak. I ask a question.
    Is it possible to get my wife a husband visa. She is here now with visit visa and our marriage contract original is with me. My salary is 6100aed. I have utility bill. Tenancy no. How can I get Tenancy contract? What else needed requirements?

    1. Boy,
      yes possible.
      Tenancy contract which is provided by Landlord, should be attested by Baladiya in Abu Dhabi or EJARI is Dubai.

  155. my husband earns 2900AED as basic salary + cost of living adjustment of 300 AED + overtime. he is living in accomodation near the working site.

    Does these meet the requirements of getting a husband visa for me?

    thank u for the response deepak!

    1. Chel,
      I think NO.
      But you could directly check with immigration department.

  156. Hi Deepak,
    You are doing a great job. My wife is staying in abudhabi with me on her student visa from dubai. I have abudhabi resident visa as a quality controller. My total salary is aed 4900 including all allowances. Company will not give accomodation. Can I sponser my wife?.

    1. Anoop,
      You will need a lease contract for apartment in your name which is attested by Baladiya, besides other documents.

      1. Hi Deepak,

        Keep up the good work.

        I am moving from the UK to AD. My sponsor is processing my visa and my salary will be 25k+. Any chance I can move with my family (wife + kid) at once ? Or I have to go first and then apply for their visas, as per the process you have listed?

        I am not British National but will be moving directly from UK to AD.

        Thanks

        Dr.M.Tariq

        1. Dr.Tariq,
          Welcome to UAE.
          You could request your company to process visit visa for your family so that they could arrive along with you to UAE.
          Once your visa is done, you may apply for their residence visas here.
          Think this will be the best solution.
          Note to get them on VISIT visa and not TOURIST visa.
          If you get them on Tourist visa, they will have to exit the country prior to stamping the residence visa.
          No problem with the nationality.
          All the best.

  157. Dear Deepak..u r doing a great thing…..may god bless u…i am abid from abudhabi…..i need to bring my wife and son here in abudhabi…my designation is follow up clerk and salary is 5500.wat al things reqiured to get the visa? Pls guide me….Also our mariage certificate not yet attested.my wife’s name in mariage certificate is sulfa p.c and in Her pasport it is sulfa abid…will it become a problem during attestation?waiting for your valuable replyyyy

  158. Good day Mr. Deepak

    I want to sponsor my wife residence visa here in abu dhabi my documents are ready such as:
    *marriage contract attested and translated from MOFA
    *tenancy contract (studio type)
    *passport size picture of my wife
    *my wife copy of passport
    *my passport
    but my problem is my labour contract i keep on sending request to the company HR head office from where i am working to update my labour contract but their always telling they’re lost my request 6 months passed already my salary before is 2000 + accomodation and transport now i’m getting 5,000 + accomodation and transport. is there any alternative option such as i will submit my old contract and attached my pay slip since my updated salary showing there. please give me advise. and thank you in advance.

    1. Gian,
      You can take Arabic salary certificate which mentions all these along with the copy of the labour contract.

  159. Dear Deepak,

    May I know the cost of Family visa and expiry? I’m planning to bring my wife and daughter.

    Thank you.

    1. Emmanuelle,
      The costs per person will be around 2K approximately.
      You will get 2 or 3 year visa depending on your visa status.

  160. dear deepak
    am an indian and my salary is 4000 and my HRA is 1500. i would like to bring my wife here in abudhabi. my visa is stamped as quality controller. first i thought of bringing her on a tourist visa and then transfer to permanant visa. but since after one mnth of tourist visa even though permanant visa is granted exit has to be done and again has to enter in the uae i plan to take the permant visa and then bring her here.
    since am new here pls tel me wat all r the procedures to apply for the spouse visa, time duration to get the visa, wat al r the documents which i should collect from my company and documents which i should keep as personal etc
    best regards

    1. Roshan,
      walk into any authorised typing centre and they will guide you with the documents and expenses.
      Mainly you require:
      Attested Marriage certificate
      Passport copy , yours and your wife’s
      Photograph with white background
      salary certificate in Arabic.

      1. Hi Deepak,

        My wife is in here already in abu dhabi. And she resigned from her job and got a six month banned from labor office. I have a 4k salary. Is it possible that i can process a husband visa for her? Where is you office sir?

        Thank you.

        Jefferson

        1. Jefferson,
          I have no office.
          You could, depending on your designation, valid tenancy contract and other required documents.

  161. Hi Sir,

    I am a Filipino and my designation in my work is an Accountant Clerk. My salary in my laboe contract is AED 3,600.00 but i am receiving an extra commission from my company. My wife and son is currently on Visit Visa and i want them to apply for Residency Visa. Is it possible? Thank you!

    1. Raizel,
      I am not sure. Minimum salary required is 4.5K.
      Take latest salary certificate with latest salary with commission mentioned separately.
      I don’t think commission income will be applicable in calculation of salary.

  162. Dear Deepak,
    I’m an Indian national working in Abu Dhabi emirate.I want to bring my wife and son to uae on family visa.My profession in visa is mentioned as ‘Follow Up Clerk’.My salary is Aed.10000/-.I have tenancy contract,attested & translated marriage & birth certificates, my salary certificate,photos of my wife and son,passport copies of my wife and son.Can i bring my family to uae on family visa.

  163. Hi very good morning Dear Deepak,

    i am working in Gasco. I want to bring my family here, having family accommodation from company but my wife age is now 16.5 years can i get her residence visa. please reply.

    regards..

    1. Shabbir,
      Out of curiosity, is it legal to marry a minor?
      I am not sure about this!!

  164. Hi Deepak

    My husband will be starting working in Abu Dhabi in Feb next year. My son (age10) and I hope to follow him shortly afterwards. I plan to work once in Abu Dhabi. Should my son & I come via sponsorship through my husband (will I be able to work?) or would I need to apply for my own visa as I would like to work? If my husband and I have seperate visa’s, who would be best to sponsor our son?We are all UK citizens.
    Many thanks.

    1. Sam,
      It is better and convenient for you to come on your husband’s sponsorship in UAE. You may work while still on your husband’s visa. The company where you are employed will need to obtain work permit.
      UAE requires that Father of the child sponsor the visa. So, your husband will need to sponsor your son.
      All the best.

  165. Dear Deepak,

    I am non European Union citizen who is married to European Union citizen. My husband is working in Abu Dhabi and has residence visa. I would like to visit him and stay 4 months . Therefor, I would like to ask you how can I get the permit for this stay. Is it possible to combine for instance tourist (30 days visa) plus family visa (90 days) because I do not plan to stay longer as I have full-time contract in my country? Or do I have to apply for residence visa? If I have to, how much would the health insurance cost for me?

    Thank you in advance for your prompt answer!

    Regards,
    D.

    1. Dragana,
      To stay 4 months I guess you will have to apply for long term visa which is valid for 90 days. I am not sure about 4 month visa though. Why don’t your husband apply for your residence visa?

    2. Dragama,
      under vist/tourist visa, you may stay in UAE for a maximum of 3 months at a stretch.
      Other option is for your husband to apply for residency visa for you.

  166. Hi Deepak,
    My status is showing single in my offer letter from a company for a job in abu Dhabi.
    My salary and all is OK and within range for sponsoring my wife.
    Can I sponser my wife with Single Status also?.

    1. Ashutosh,
      In such case, you will have to bear the cost of family sponsorship.

  167. Hi Deepak,

    My Designation is Computer Assembler and my salary is 8000 AED per month, can I get my Wife and Daughter?

    I have the following,

    Marriage Certificate
    Birth Certificate
    I have Tenancy Agreement in my name
    I have my Wife’s Passport copy and Daughter’s Passport copy
    Salary certificate
    2 copies of Photos with white background

    Does my Designation affect?

  168. Hi Deepak,

    My Designation is Computer Assembler and my salary is 8000 AED per month, can I get my Wife and Daughter?

    I have the following,

    Marriage Certificate
    Birth Certificate
    I have Tenancy Agreement in my name
    I have my Wife’s Passport copy and Daughter’s Passport copy
    Salary certificate
    2 copies of Photos with white background

    1. Shivanna,
      Looks good.
      But make sure the documents such as marriage and birth certificates are attested and then translated to arabic.

  169. Dear Deepak,
    I would like to sponsor my wife on resident visa, could you tell me do i call on visist visa 1st and then transfer the visa or can call on different entry permit and convert the visa? could you let me know the charges for the health insurance & the entore cost?

    Thank you

    1. Akshay,
      Yes possible.
      For health insurance, there are different varieties depending on what you need.

  170. Dear Deepak

    i am staying in Villa , villa owner provide me tenancy contract green paper and separate baladya(muncipality) stamped paper.
    my salary is 5600 AED.

    can i apply for family visa.

    regards

  171. Pls educate me in this query. how many times a abu dhabi resident visa can be cancelled for a wife who is unemployed and sponsored by her husband. can i come again to abu dhabi with resident visa.

    1. Thank you deepak… but my visa we cancelled twice due to personal reason and i came back to india. now before getting emirates id i returned india for emergency cancelling the resident visa of abu dhabi. pls let me know now its possible or not for the third time…any time limit

      1. Priya,
        It is better to directly get in touch with the immigration authorities.

  172. hello deepak,

    I would like to know if there will be a problem for my wife’s family visa application if i reside in a studio apartment? I have the tenancy contract and salary of 9000 monthly. I am here in Ras Al Khaimah.

    1. Jerome,
      There will be no problem as you have the apartment lease in your name.

  173. Dear Deepak,

    I am working in Private firm in Abu Dhabi, with a salary of AED 4000 and having Dubai Visa. After 6 months i will be getting married. Is it possible to apply for spouse or family visa for me. What all are the formalities for that. Looking for your valuable suggestion.

    Regards,
    UK

    1. UK,
      depends on your designation. You will need accommodation in your name.

  174. Dear Deepak,

    I have been recently transferred from my company in India to UAE. I want to take family Visa fro my Husband till he finds a suitable job. My salary is AED 7450 and my designation mentioned in the VISA `is client service clerk. Please advice

    1. Priya,
      I don’t think it is possible for you to sponsor your husband with this designation.
      In addition, you will require house in your name(EJARI), Utility bill, Attested marriage certificate and other documents as per law.

  175. Hi Deepak,

    I am from Philippines. My Aunt will sponsor my Visit Visa in Abu Dhabi ,probably February next year. My boyfriend and I will be getting married this December 2014. If I am going to find a job in Abu Dhabi next year, is it possible that I can sponsor my boyfriends/ fiance Visa?how long is the processing of Spouse Visa?

    Thank you so much!

    1. Charmaine,
      You can not sponsor residence visa for your boyfriend/fiance. You need to be legally married.
      Entry permit is issued the same day for urgent request. Then he will have to undergo Medical fitness test, Emirates ID.
      Visa can be stamped within 1 week if all the documents are OK.

  176. Hi Deepak,

    My husband got a new job in Abu Dhabi, his old visa is from Ajman, and he sponsored me and my daughter. Now that we need to shift to abu dhabi can he put mine and our daughter’s visa on hold while he gets is new visa stamp and then remove the hold and we can continue with the same old visa till it expires or we too need to put on the new visa.

    And if it can be done how to go about it and what is the procedure?
    And to apply for residence visa for family in abu dhabi is water n electricity bill along with the tenancy contract and other documents enough? What if the owner is not giving tasweeq paper what is the replacement for that?

    Thanks,

    Maria

    1. Maria,
      Your husband can keep a deposit ot AED 5000 each for your visas so that you need not cancel them.
      I am not sure what is tasweeq!!
      Tenancy contract needs to be attested and latest utility bill is required along with other documents, if you are applying for a new visa.

  177. Dear
    What is required for family sponsor visa I have below documents I am eligible to sponsor?
    Marriage certificate attested/birth certificate
    Salary certificate
    Wife’s passport photocopy and photograph’s
    Emirate’s id
    Original contract
    Salary is 3.7k
    Designation waiter
    Can provide tenancy contract

    Please advise
    Thanks
    Krishna

    1. Krishna,
      Please contact respective immigration department as the rules change very often.

  178. Dear Sir,

    I planned to sponsor for my wife. Please clarify the followings.

    – My total salary is AED 9,992/-, basic is AED 3,000/-; am i eligible. I am working as Sr. Key Account Engineer, but designation on my visa is General Electrical Engineer.

    – I have Abu Dhabi employment visa, but, can i apply my wife’s visa (family visa) in Dubai.

    – If i have to make Abu Dhabi visa for my wife, do i need to translate the marriage certificate to Arabic; it is already attested by the concerned authorities.

    – I am planning to stay in Ras Al Khaimah and i will be having the tenancy contract, will they consider it. And from where i have to get it attested; Baladiya or local RAK authority.

    – And is it compulsory provide the electricity and water bills (as i have not moved in yet and the electricity and water is supplied by a private company).

    – Labor contract alone is not sufficient, do i need to provide the salary certificate in Arabic too.

    – Apart from passport copies (mine original or copy???), labor contract, attested marriage certificate, tenancy contract, wife’s photograph with white background (how many???), my emirates id and labor card copy, what other documents are required to get the visa.

    Will be waiting for your prompt response.

    Thanks in advance.

    With best regards,
    Muralidhara Rao U

    1. Muralidhara,
      1. Designation looks OK and salary too.
      2. No you need to apply family visa in Abu Dhabi including Medical in Abu Dhabi.
      3. Yes, you will need Arabic marriage certificate translated by legal translator in UAE. The original should have been attested by respective authorities.
      4. I don’t think RAK tenancy will be an issue. Get it attested by RAK authorities.
      5. Also take latest utility bill.
      6. Labour contract is sufficient if it is attested by MOL.
      7. Looks good.
      All the best

      1. Dear Sir,

        Thanks for the swift response.

        Just one clarification required. “Arabic marriage certificate translated by legal translator in UAE”, this original should be attested or marriage certificate which i have from India should be attested by concerned authority.

        Waiting for your prompt response.

        Thanks in advance.

        With best regards,
        Muralidhara Rao U

          1. Thanks Sir.

            Visa (Abu Dhabi – Residence) has been done. She arrived U.A.E. (Dubai Airport) on 25th December, 2014. SEHA medical examination has been done. Reports will be ready for collection today. Also Emirates ID application has been processed.

            I would like to know the followings:

            – Within how many days she has to get the health insurance card. I have given the necessary documents to my company to issue the medical insurance (my company will provide the medical insurance for my wife). Is there any penalty, in case of delay?

            – Also for visa stamping, do I need to provide the health insurance card copy.

            – Is there any time limit to collect the SEHA medical examination reports. As, i am working in Dubai, if health insurance is required (my company told me the card will be ready within next 7 days), after 7 days only i will collect the report and submit it to the typing center along with health insurance card copy for visa stamping. I will not be able to make multiple visits to Abu Dhabi. Is this acceptable?

            Will be waiting for your earliest response.

            With best regards,
            Muralidhara Rao U

            1. Muralidhara,
              -You have 60 days from the day of entry to complete the visa stamping procedures. You need to get insurance within this time. If you delay stamping the entry permit will expire.
              -Yes.
              -Yes. That is fine.

  179. Hi Mr Deepak Gie,

    I would like to ask some inquiry, We married here @ consulate / Embassy, do i need to attest my married certificate in my hometown country? Im Planning to sponsor my child his outside of the country, my status can sponsor my child? Im working a private company in abu dhabi, My salary Gross 9,000aed, my designation is storekeeper? we staying with my wife in sharjah, how about my tenancy contract belong in sharjah can i used for one the requirement?

    Many Tnx,

    Abdul jakol

    1. Abdul,
      If you are married here, you do not need to attest any certificate as the court documents would suffice.
      I think there will be no problem with Sharjah tenancy as long as it is attested and you have latest SEWA bill in your name.

  180. Hi Deepak,
    I planned to sponsor for my wife, i have following documents with me,

    1. Attested marriage certificate,
    2. Translated legal certificate of marriage,
    3. Salary certificate in arabic,
    4. My original passport,
    5. Original employment contract,
    6. My emirates id application receipt,
    7. Wife’s passport copy,
    8. Tenancy contract for one year,
    9. passport size photo of my wife with white background.

    Profession:- Project Engineer from private company
    Salary:- AED.14000

    Please clarify me, any other document required and how much the fees.

    1. Gandhi,
      Good set of documents.
      Make sure the Tenancy contract is attested by Baladiya in Abu Dhabi or Ejari in Dubai.
      All Fees will be around 1100 – 1400.

  181. Greetings Deepak !!

    My Employment visa from Fujairah and can I apply family visa in Abu Dhabi.

  182. Hi Deepak. Do you know if there have been any changes to the Abu Dhabi visa regulations regarding the renewal of visas for Dubai residents working in the private sector in Abu Dhabi. The reason I ask is because my own and my wife and childrens visas become due for renewal in December. all best wishes. Stuart

  183. Hi Deepak, do you know if there have been any changes to the visa renewal regulations in Abu Dhabi. I live in Dubai and work in Abu Dhabi – in the private sector – and have my wife and two children under my sponsorship. The reason I ask is because my visa and indeed my families visas are due for renewal in December 2014. Thanks and best regards. Stuart

    1. Stuart,
      There are no any drastic changes in visa renewal.
      However, it is better to check with immigration call centre officers who will guide you well.
      As far as the documents required, they are the same as when you applied for the first time.

  184. Hello Deepak. My boyfriend and I just got married and my surname is not yet changed same to his. So my passport is still on my maiden name. Do i have to change surname on my passport so he can apply for a husband sponsorship for me? Thanks!

    1. Michelle,
      You don’t need to change surname or name in the passport to apply for husband sponsorship.
      However, your passport name should match the name in your marriage certificate.

  185. Dear Deepak,
    i am from pakistan, i have the following documents

    1. marriage certificate Attested
    2. birth certificate Attested (my kids)
    3.my salary is 5000 + free food and Accommodation

    can i apply for family visa in abu dhabi or not?

    1. Kamran,
      What is your designation?
      Does your company have Ejari and will they provide letter that your accommodation for family is taken care of?
      Your information is not sufficient.

      1. Designation: purchase Assistant
        work in Polo Club
        company will gave me letter for my family accommodation
        still i need tendency contract or not?

        1. Kamran,
          I don’t think you need tenancy contract.
          But company should provide proper letter mentioning they provide accommodation.

          1. Dear Deepak,
            i have marriage certificate & birth certificate Attested from pakistan, both from pakistani foreign office and UAE embassy, in Urdu and in English my question is weather i have to translate it into Arabic before attesting it from pakistani consulate and UAE foreign office from UAE or in english is enough, & which document i need to attest from here original or translated one???

            thanks

            kamran

            1. Kamran,
              No need to translate.
              First get all attestations on English certificates done and then go to a legal translator in UAE and get it translated.
              Attest only original.

          2. Dear Sir,
            Can you please tell me i need to attest marriage certificate & birth certificate from the UAE foreign office as i am in abu dhabi but Dubai is very near to me can i attest them from Dubai or i have to attaest from Abu Dhabi…

          3. dear sir,
            first of all thanks for your kind replies to my questions, following your guideline i submit my family document,on 1st dec 2014 i want to know when i will get visa for my family, and is there any probability that immigration still refuse to gave visa to my family, after they take my documents???

            1. Kamran,
              If your documentation is clear, there will be no rejections. However, it completely depends on immigration and I can not comment on this.
              For family entry visa, can be obtained the same day as of application.

  186. Hi Deepak,

    First of all thanks for helping all of us by sharing the information.
    I am planning to sponsor my wife. If I sponsor her for visit visa only , I still need to take a baldiya approved tenancy contract?
    Even for a visit visa , attested marriage certificate required?
    Incase if I plan to change her visa status after arrival to residence visa, what will be the procedure ? will she have to exit the country?

    Thanks in Advance.

    Rgds

    1. Vineet,
      Yes, you need Ejari and Marriage certificate.
      The alternative is tourist visa.
      If you bring her in visit visa, the status of the visa can be changed inside UAE itself. She does not need to exit the country.
      But if she is here on tourist visa, she will have t o exit UAE to apply for residence visa.

  187. Marriage registered in UAE. My wife was under mother’s visa and now she want to take husband’s visa. Do i need to change her name in passport. The name in current passport and marriage certificate is same.
    Muhammad Aqeel Nationality Pakistan
    Wife’s Nationality is also Pakistan

    1. Muhammad,
      To sponsor your wife, she does not need to change her name. You need to make sure other documents are in place and that you are eligible.

      1. Dear Deepak
        My husbund got job at abudhabi. he is working in a school as librarian. school now provide visit visa for him. after three months he will get job visa. now school provide free single accomadation in villa. his salary is aed 5000. so i am eligible to apply for family visa.

        1. Saranya,
          You will need independently leased house in Abu Dhabi to obtain family visa along with other requirements.

  188. Dear Deepak,
    I am working in Abu Dhabi and I am from Pakistan. I have every document available; however, my marriage certificate is not attested from UAE embassy. Is it possible it can be attested through some agency here in UAE? If yes how much i have to pay and how much time it will take? I heard that after attestation by UAE embassy it needs to go to foreign affairs for attestation. Is this right?

    1. Laila,
      Yes there are agencies which can attest your marriage certificate. I don’t endorse any one agency. Do a Google search.
      The cost will be around 500 dirhams. The agency will handle everything on your behalf.

  189. HI, do i need to attest marriage certificate and child birth certificate from India, or can i do all the attestation from UAE

    1. Rajeev,
      You can attest certificates in UAE through various agencies.
      However, costs are much higher in UAE.

  190. hi,

    my husband got job in abudhabi and he will come on employment visa. and I want to bring my daughter on tourist visa. is it possible she can come with my husband on tourist visa. I am already in uae.

    please let me know if it is possible

    1. Sara,
      Yes, your daughter can come on tourist visa.
      However, if you want to change her visa later to UAE residency, she will have to exit the country.
      This may be a problem for you.
      Better to apply for visit visa than tourist visa.

      1. Dear,

        I want to apply visa for my baby boy. My wife is already a resident. What are the required documents for the baby visa only. I have the birth certificate done

        1. -Attested birth certificate if baby born outside UAE or Arabic birth certificate issued by UAE authorities.
          -Ejari
          -Attested Labour contract / salary certificate.
          -Fees as applicable

  191. Hi Deepak! Will there be an issue if applying entry permit/residence for the child (9 months old) if the husband is holding Dubai residence visa but working and residing in Al Ain and wife is holding Al Ain residence visa – wife is the Applicant Sponsor for their child. – If it’s an issue what will be the procedure or what will be the steps to proceed.

    In dire need your help/comments/suggestions. Thanks a lot!

    1. Eian,
      Why can’t your husband sponsor your child?
      Authorities will always request the husband to be sponsor for children. However, there may be exceptions.
      You will need to approach immigration department and seek advise as to your situation.

      1. Thank you for your comments Mr. Deepak, unfortunately his salary isn’t enough to sponsor our child. We already approach Dubai immigration to and fro Al Ain immigration, yet nothing happens and we’re still trying to look for any alternative options. Anyhow, have u got by chance knew any person same on my situation. Highly appreciate your response.

  192. Hi Deepak,

    I’ll be moving to Abu Dhabi from Muscat next month. My plan is that I will travel on employment visa & my wife & child on visit visas at the same time. I intend to do a status change from their visit visa to residency.

    Now, as part of required documentation; I do not have attestations of the UAE Embassy in India / UAE Foreign Affairs; but both my wifes & my passports have each others names on it. Would that suffice for family visa?

    Also, my child was born in Muscat. Would his birth certificate require attestation as well?

    Thanks & Regards,

    Jason

    1. Jason,
      You will need attested marriage certificates and birth certificates (ARABIC) to apply for your family visa.

  193. Dear Deepak. Thanks for sharing valuable information. My family and I arrived in Alain on tourist visa and I got my employment visa after exiting. They say that my family has to do the same to apply for entry permit and cannot be done while they are inside UAE. Is it true that the rules have changed?

    1. Dr.Ali,
      Yes, your family will need to exit since they are on Tourist visa. If they were on visit visa, the status could be changed here.

  194. Thanks for your detailed information Deepak.
    Is it mandatory to have the electricity bill on my name to get the family visa? Or tenancy contract is sufficient?

    Thanks

  195. Hi Deepak- really a great job. One question, my marriage certificate has a small correction in my wife’s name. Actually during typing back in 2003, typer writer had made a mistake and he put whitner to correct it. As per Guajarat Marriage law, megistrate asked to sign on the correction and he had put the stamp. After that same has been attested by UAE Embassy , New Delhi. I am going to apply for my family VISA. Is it going to create any problem to get her resience VISA in UAE? Her name is mentioned everywhere : in my passport, my daughter’s birth certificate and in fact my name is there at her passport. I am little worried. Please revert and suggest me what remedial actions might be needed .

    Thanks in advance.

    1. Manash,
      I dont think it will create any issue since you have her name in your passport and birth certificate. Dont worry.

  196. I am working in Al Ain and staying in Al Ain. Is it required that i need to have a original tenancy contract? Because one of the agent at the typing center told me that if you are working and staying in Al Ain original is not required (I have the tenancy contract which is green in colour) and told me to get a salary certificate saying i am based in Al Ain, will that do? and they did not advise me to get it stamped from baladiya or ejari??? My visa is Abu Dhabi.

    1. I believe, you will need Ejari. However, I am not sure about Al Ain rules. It is better to get clarification.

      1. Dear Deepak

        I would like to sponsorize my wife daughter (I’m not the biological Father) as a dependant, You think is possible? Or maybe for student visa? My wife she’s housewife but she will go to work soon and me i’m a chef earning 18.000 aed

        Please advise

      2. Dear Deepak,

        I am staying in Abu dhabi but my visa is stamped in dubai, So for my family visa, What are all the documnets required related to my accomodation? Ejari or Tenancy contrat and electricity bill?

        1. Senthil,
          You will need Original Ejari for 1 bedroom apartment, Marriage certificate – Arabic attested, Birth certificate for your kids in Arabic(attested).

  197. i want to apply for family visa in Abu Dhabi.

    My profession is “follow up clerk”.

    Please advice is it eligible to apply for family visa.

  198. Good day sir,
    i want to take my wife on family visa but my labor contract is not updated is it possible to use my payslip?
    thanks in advance…

  199. Hi My visa is From Dubai but i am working in Abu Dhabi Office & i have Tawtheeq Tenancy Contract & Water & EB are included in contract. Can i sponser my Wife. Some sayno. What is the solution? please leave a reply. Thanks

  200. Hi Deepak!

    Thanks for the time taken in sharing such an information. I would like to know whether this proess is for entire UAE or for the AD Emirate only?
    I’m working for a pvt. company in Dubai. And want to take house in Sharjah. So, to sponsor my wife and kid, the certificate attestation from home country is completed. Now, my doubt is about the procedure in UAE. If translation of the certificates is mandatory, how would I know about the translators?

  201. Hi Deepak,

    Is it possible for me to sponsor my son, if the tenancy contract is on my wife’s name. We were living in Dubai and the tenancy was on my name. But now I’m joining a co in abu dhabi and i can’t get rental assistance. However my wife will get it.

    Will it help uf the tenance contract says XYZ wife of Rakesh, if I have to sponsor my son.

    Please guide.

    Thanx
    Rakesh

  202. hi mr. deepak

    im wonderin because yesterday my collegues told me about to how to sponsor my daughetr 5yeras old. just want to ask today august 1, is theres a new rule for sponsoring my baby it says if you have a 3,000 aed for deposit in te immigration you can apply visa to her, my salary is 4,250 but i dont have a tenancy contract. is there is a possible to bring her here and to apply a residence visa for her? pls advice me..thanks a lot :0

  203. Dear Mr. Deepak,

    Our company give us new family accommodation 3BR flat for 3 family total of 9 person including our children’s, tenancy contract & ADDC bill is in company name. we are working at the same company for more than 10 years.

    Is there any possibility to get visa for my son? since that tenancy and the bill is not in my name.

    Please advice

    Thanks and regards,

    Ferdi

  204. Hello there,

    Need your help

    I am woking here as a restaurant manager in abu dhabi and the accomodation is by the company { where as the accomodation is rented by my boss from his elder brother who is shifted to dubai for good, however there is no legal tenancy contract being made by the brothers } however my boss is ready ready to provide accomodation for me and my wife, whom i m planning to call on a dependent visa perhaps wanted to ask you still the tenancy contract would be required for the same or i can call my wife on the NOC letter by the company

    I have
    Marriage certificate attested
    Salary certificate
    Wife’s passport photocopy and photograph’s
    Emirate’s id
    Original contract letter
    Insurance and labour card
    Salary is 5k
    Please advise still i need to have accomodation on my name or that is gonna be allright

    Please advise

    Regards
    Jeet

  205. Hello there,

    Need your help

    I am woking here as a restaurant manager in abu dhabi and the accomodation is by the company { where as the accomodation is rented by my boss from his elder brother who is shifted to dubai for good, however there is no legal tenancy contract being made by the brothers } however my boss is ready ready to provide accomodation for me and my wife, whom i m planning to call on a dependent visa perhaps wanted to ask you still the tenancy contract would be required for the same or i can call my wife on the NOC letter by the company

    I have
    Marriage certificate attested
    Salary certificate
    Wife’s passport photocopy and photograph’s
    Emirate’s id
    Original contract letter
    Insurance and labour card

    Please advise still i need to have accomodation on my name or that is gonna be allright

    Please advise

    Regards
    Jeet

  206. Hi Deepak
    I am Working in Abu Dhabi in the Same company since July 2003, My Current Salary is AED,8000/- + Company Accommodation But my Labour Contract is AED,4500/- Am I Eligible to Apply for My Wife and a 5 Year Son residence Visa, Is Tenancy contract & Water & Electricity bill are Mandatory??? Pls Reply.

  207. Dear Deepak,

    I’m holding an Abu Dhabi Visa
    I have a 2 moths old Son who is out of the country. I am applying for his residency visa. Is Insurance necessary in order to get the visa stamped as i would be cancelling my visa soon and getting a visa from Dubai.

    Thanks

    1. Hi

      My husband is working in UAE. We need to get a dependant visa for me and my kids. Is it mandatory for me to be present during the visa stamping applicaiton/process. I know that I will have to undergo medical test. But after the medical test, Can I return to India and can my husband apply for the residence visa on my behalf if he has my passport? What is the time limit between taking medical test and applying for the dependant visa?

  208. Hi,
    Can you please clarify my below queries,
    1. Still in Abu Dhabi, Tenancy Contract required for family visa (Changing the status).
    2. My salary is 12K+ whether i am eligible to apply a visit visa for my cousin brother.

    Please advice…

    1. yes you need you show the tenancy contract

      yes you can sponsor your cousin brother on visit visa

  209. Hi,
    I got married here in Abu Dhabi,
    and delivered a baby boy on Philippines,
    I am planning to bring my son here in UAE, my monthly salary AED. 5000 can i have a chance to apply him a residence visa.

    please do reply.

    1. Mr. Deepak,

      Further waiting for your advise… I really wanna know the procedure so I can bring my son here in Abu Dhabi.

      Sincerely Yours,
      Mye

      1. If you have all documents which is required by immigration for sure you can sponsor your kid

  210. Hi Deepak,

    I am planning to take a studio apartment for rent. Can I get my wife on dependent visa or is it mandatory to have a 1BHK to get a dependent visa.?

    Appreciate your help on this.

    1. I think you get get you wife on dependent visa. there is no mandatory to have 1 bhk apt

  211. Dear Mr.Deepak,
    I am staying in Sharjah, I have complete document except SEWA Bill, It will take one more month extra. but I have deposit bill. With this bill can I go for family visa in AUH.

    1. You can try but i am not sure will they be able to issue you the fly visa since you dont have SEWA BILL

  212. Dear Mr. Deepak,

    I’m planning to sponsor my son in mothers visa. In getting pink visa is it required to submit the original Birth Certificate attested by UAE Embassy abroad or it’s fine to submit copy first then original can be shown after his arrival? or can be submitted for changing the status?

  213. i am newly employed in private company can i transfer my visa from employment to father’s visa? or i will be banned in Immigration?

  214. Hi!

    I have 5 yr old daughter, sooner I’m planning to get her. But my question is, Can I petition her even if her last name is under her father’s surname? which means she’s illegitimate child.

    Please help me. Thank you.

    1. if you have all documents which is required by immigration you can sponsor sponsor your daughter no issue

  215. Hi Deepak,
    Thanks for your valuable info.
    Qn : My Visa is going to Expire in October. Can i sponsor my Family now? or do i need to renew my Visa first?

    Waiting your Reply

    Sarhoon

    1. you may apply the visa for your family considering you have all the requirements

    1. You will have to check with the immiigration. Probably you need to have NOC from her mother

  216. i m working sharjah electric and water authority my salary 4300 my post is asst mechanical technician can i eligible for family visa

  217. Hi. For the tenancy contract, are there specific rule/s on how many bedrooms should be rented on visa renewal for family (wife + 2 kids)? Currently we are renting 2 bedrooms but plans to get a 1 bedroom flat. Thank you.

  218. Dear Sir,
    i have a doubt also my visa status is ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN is there any problem for this visa to sponsor my wife? Please advise asap.

    1. You need to go to the Auh immigration with all your necessary documents.

      For information pls visit http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-tips/how-to-apply-for-family-visa-in-abu-dhabi

      1. Dear Deepak….

        My name is John , am working here in AUH,and now i plan to take my family here. I have all papers with me For example

        1) Copy of my passport
        2) Copy of my wife and Kid Passport
        3)Attested copy of marriage and birth certificates. Arabic Translation also
        4) Passport Size photo ( wife and kid )
        5) Tences Contract also with me
        6) my emirates ID copy
        7) Salary contract ( arabic )
        8) Salary Certificate ( 6000 AED+ Accommodation )
        Please check these document is enough for family visa…?

        and i have a doubt also my visa status is CEMENT BRICK MECHAN COMPRE OPR ( Operator ) is there any problem for this visa ?plsss replay

  219. hi mr deepak good day!

    i just want to ask my salary only 3700 and my wife is 2000 we can do combined and get our son here as my sponsor as well?

    thanks..

  220. Hi deepak.
    I took visa for my family last week,my query is i got a new offer from other company and i wish to move.my family still in india. is it required to cancel their entry visa?is there any problem if am applying on their visa after i signed new employment?

  221. I have followed all the steps mentioned by you in the blog for my family visa, but the sequence which I followed is different. I have the new entry permit, paid overstay fine and have not yet applied for status change application. In such case, Will I still have to pay fine. Its been 13 days since the new permit is issued.

    1. Hi Deepak….

      am try to bring my family here,i have enough salary and having tense contract,baby birth certificate attested copy. Deepak i have a doubt is there any problem if my name is not added to wife pasport or wife name is not added to my pasport ?pls replay very urgent ….plssssssssssssss

  222. sir can u advice me what i have to do
    iam working in uae since 2006 in the same company my position is sales executive my salary is 4,200 mothly. i just want to know if i can bring my daugetr here as a residence visa under my sponsorsip but we dont have a tenancy contract,
    and my husband hes here also is working the private company but hes salary is 2,300 only. we want to bring our daughetr here because in our country no one to take care of her there because i dont have a mother already.

    MR. DEEPAK IF I HAVE ALRAEDY A TENANCY CONTRACT IT IS POSSIBLE I CAN APPLY A RESIDENCE VISA FOR MY DAUGHETR EVEN MY SALARY IS 4,200 ONLY AND MY HUSBAND IS 2,300 ONLY. IF IT IS POSSIBLE….THANKS AGAIN 🙂

    1. hi She, i think it is possible if you have tenancy contract. Original labour contract stating 4,200 will do and just back up it with salary certificate if you got increase. You can try to check this link https://www.abudhabi.ae/portal/faces/en/citizens/citizenship_and_residence/other_entry_permits/service60?_adf.ctrl-state=56waojn7a_4&docName=ADEGP_DF_339062_EN&_afrLoop=1925660952496115

  223. Hi Deepak,
    I am working as HR Coordinator in Hilton Abu Dhabi under ADNH and i am earning AED 6,925 my husband is earning AED 2,600 as Chef in Hyatt Hotel as General Cook under ADNH as well and we do have tenancy contract under my name. Is it possible to apply for our daughter a residence visa?

  224. Hi!
    I would like to ask if the original labour contract is really needed in applying for my husband’s visa under my sponsorship. I have all the other requirements, including the salary certificate but I only have a photocopy of my labour contract. Will I be able to apply for his visa?
    Hoping for your reply.
    Thanks.

    Best regards,
    Laideine

  225. Is there any time frame within which I have to register with Emirates Id or apply for Visa stamping for residence visa.. eg. within 30 Days or 60 days of arrival, post which fine would be incurred ?? Thanks

  226. Hi Deepak,

    I am working as a secretary and earning 10K monthly. Is it possible for me to sponsor my kids? I was told that my category is nor eligible to sponsor is this correct? My profession in the labor contract is secretary.

    Thanks

  227. Hello Mr. Deepak.

    I want to clarify that I have a dubai visa but working in abu dhabi.i am planning to bring my wife here in Aud.so is it possible to sponsor her here in Aud.
    2ndly she is from different nationality and we have marriage cert. Made from her country .so will the cert. Be valid to sponsor her here.
    3rdly could you please confirm about the minimum salary required to sponsor .as my salary is between 5k to 6k ?

    Anil.

  228. Hi, I am from Abu Dhabi and I’m trying to have my kids visa stamped on their passport.
    I just came back from Daman Insurance and said I cannot get an insurance for my 2 children ages 14 & 10. They said I need to get it from my company where my insurance is. But I am on a Single Contract as per our HR and dependents are not covered in my contract.
    Do I have any other options?
    Thanks and your response will be much appreciated.

  229. Hi, I am from Abu Dhabi and I’m trying to have my kids visa stamped on their passport.

    I just came back from Daman Insurance and said I cannot get an insurance for my 2 children ages 14 & 10. They said I need to get it from my company where my insurance is. But I am on a Single Contract as per our HR and dependents are not covered in my contract.

    Do I have any other options?

    Thanks and your response will be much appreciated.

  230. Hi Deepak,
    This is Farid from Pakistan and working here as an engineer in an Oil company with a valid resident visa. I have two wives and I have marriage certificates for both. Residency visa of 1st one is in-progrss. I want also second one to be here on family visa.
    Is it possible that I will get visa for both of them.

  231. Dear Deepak,
    I am currently staying with my parents in a 2 bedroom apartment in dubai. the apartment is under my fathers name. My montly salary is 9000 aed, If I get an authorisation letter from my father and use his tenacy contract, is it possible to get visa for my wife. or is it compulsary to have a separate tenacy contract and utility bill under my name. kindly advise.

  232. gooday mr. deepak

    sir can u advice me what i have to do
    iam working in uae since 2006 in the same company my position is sales executive my salary is 4,200 mothly. i just want to know if i can bring my daugetr here as a residence visa under my sponsorsip but we dont have a tenancy contract,
    and my husband hes here also is working the private company but hes salary is 2,300 only. we want to bring our daughetr here because in our country no one to take care of her there because i dont have a mother already. thnaks mr. deepak

      1. god day mr. deepak

        sir what if we have already a tenancy contract it is possible to apply a residence visa for my daughter but under my sponsorship (mother) my salary is 4,200 only my husband is 2,300 only. my visa is dubai for 8years i am working in the same company but my husband visa is abudhabi for 7yeras. thanks again sir 🙂

  233. I’m currently processing my wife and son’s residence visa which will be under my sponsorship, i have questions that needs to be address and i think your that person that can answer this. First, what are the requirements needed to sponsor my wife, she is currently holding a residence visa under her employer. The processing will be the same from applying a new visa?an exit from UAE is required? Next, what will happen to my wife and son’s visa if I’ll transfer to a new company?my old employer will cancel it or do I have to cancel it? Second, if it’s already cancelled can I apply for a new one or I can just reactivate the visa? Looking forward to your reply.Thanks in advance!

    1. you may cancel her visa with employer and come on your sponsership
      There is no need to exit
      If you are planning to change the job you need to cancel your spouse and son’s visa before your visa cancellation
      OR you need to keep 5000AED each as a security deposit . In this case there is no need to cancel their visa

  234. Hi I would like to transfer my visa to be under my wife’s sponsorship. Please do let me know the criteria required to be fulfilled by my wife. She has got a Auh Semi government visa but is based in their Dubai office. We don’t have a tenancy contract registered under our name. Please do guide me on the procedures.

    1. She should have attested Masters cerificate plus salary more than 10K and an attested tenancy agrement

  235. Dear Mr. Deepak,
    My husband salary is Dhs.2600 and his working as a driver…. we plan to apply residence visa for my son under my sponsorship…somebody told me that I can sponsor only my son if im doctor or engineer…..Is this is true may i know other designation in order not to reject our application.

    Thanks a lot

    1. You can sponsor your son considering you have the salary requirment as per Immigration

  236. Hey my designation in passport is senior electrical engine and its abhu dhabi visa can I take residential visa to my spouse with this designation status. Thanks

    1. i think yes you can sponsor your spouse considering you have salary requirement as per immigration

  237. Hi Deepak,

    It is really very frustrating that they have changed again the law. There are thousands of families will be affected because of the new salary requirement. And that is including my family. I came from a cancelled visa and was about to re apply my daughter’s visa because It was also cancelled due to change of work and company, I am only receiving below the 10k salary requirement. Question is, my daugther came from a cancelled visa under also my sponsorship, is it also applicable to us? I mean the new rule? Coz based on the news this rule is not applicable for renewal, but what about for from cancelled visa? Thanks Deepak your articles has been a very great help for us. It is very informative. More power!

      1. Hi Deepak,

        It is indeed a good news, just also read the article in Gulf News… Keeping my fingers cross. More power to you..

    1. The new rule is not cleared yet. since you have sponsored previously i dont think you will face any problem

  238. Hi deepak ,

    i have labor contract copy with me not original ,,will they accept the copy since i did not recieve the original from Labor dept. by post.

  239. hi,
    MY DESTINATION IS MECHANICAL ENGINEER ABUDHABI VISA , SALARY ONLY 4000 AED CAN I BRING MY WIFE , WHAT DOCUMENTS REQUIRED ( MY MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE’S ADDRESS AND PASSPORT ADDRESS IS NOT SAME ALSO HER PASSPORT HASN’T MY NAME)

    1. There is a new rule that to sponsor a family you need to have 10k Salary. But i am not sure whether this rule is already implemented or not

  240. hi deepak,

    Did they changed the minimum salary from 5000 dhs to 10.000 for sponsoring wife…i heard some news regarding about this some people approached emigration and got informed the required salary 10,000…is it true?

  241. I m working for semi government company of abhu dhabi but my work place is dubai my salary is 4500 I want to get my wife residential visa bt my work professional in my visa is senior electrical engine because of that my visa is getting rejected please advice me whwt to do next to get my wife residential visa aa I cnt change my job status bcoz itz a new job currently 3 mnths over

  242. I m working for semi government company of abhu dhabi but my work place is dubai my salary is 4500 I want to get my wife residential visa bt my work professional in my visa is senior electrical engine because of that my visa is getting rejected please advice me whwt to do next to get my wife residential visa aa I cnt change my job status bcoz itz a new job currently 3 mnths over

  243. hi,
    As of today, how much salary is required for husband to sponsor his wife on his company provided spouse visa?
    Thanks

  244. Dear Sir,
    I am staying in Al Nahada Sharjah, I got my wife (presently in employment visa but under probation) and my daughter (sponsored by me). Also my mother is in visit visa (sponsored by me).
    Now the issue is that, I had to cancel my visa to join a new company and I want to transfer my daughters visa under the sponsorship of my wife. Please guide me through the possibilities > also tenancy contract is in my name

  245. hi,

    As of today, how much salary is required for husband to sponsor his wife on his company provided spouse visa?

    Thanks

      1. hi mr. Deepak,

        my husband will renew his contract this month, his salary now will be 4000 (basic) plus 1000 (accomodation/transportation)..
        Can he apply a residense visa for our 2 sons? Age 10 and 14…

        thanks and hoping for your immediate response.

      2. Dear Mr. Deepak,

        As of today, I ve heard that the minimum bar has been raised to AED 10K. Can you please confirm this??

  246. Hi, I’m US citizen and my husband is working in Abi Dhabi. I’ve a question, he doesn’t have a tenancy contract, is there any way he can apply my residence visa without having a tenancy contract? And can you please tell me the whole procedure to apply for the residence visa? I would really appreciate that. Thanks.

    1. he need to have a tenancy contact or company provided accommodation with the proof to sponsor his family.

  247. hi Deepak,

    Thanks for all the info.. I am currently working in sharjah with dubai visa and have 4 ppls in my sponsorship ( 3 kids and wife) .. i am offered a job in Abu Dhabi for 28,000/- i went to block my family visa in Dubai Immegeration but all 4 peoples I met told me a different story so I think i need to cancel my family visa and apply for visa in AD

    we currently live in sharjah and have a tenancy contract under my name. my child goes in school in sharjah as getting an admission in AD is a bit difficult so may be they will stay in sharjah at least till june as school final exams are in June and then we will look for some residence and schools in AD …

    is it possible i can get residence visa of my family in AD with sharjah contract … i work in a private company

    thanks and look forward for your reply as today i am planning to cancel my family visa

    Regards

    1. If you are employed for government sector then you need to have a tenancy contract from Abu Dhabi . If it’s a private sector then you may get a family visa. You can try.
      In any case you need to cancel your family visa

  248. hi deepak,
    thanks for all the info.. I am currently working in sharjah with dubai visa and have 4 ppls in my sponsorship ( 3 kids and wife) .. i am offered a job in Abu Dhabi for 28,000/- i went to block my family visa in Dubai Immegeration but all 4 peoples I met told me a different story so I think i need to cancel my family visa and apply for visa in AD
    we currently live in sharjah and have a tenancy contract under my name. my child goes in school in sharjah as getting an admission in AD is a bit difficult so may be they will stay in sharjah at least till june as school final exams are in June and then we will look for some residence and schools in AD …
    is it possible i can get residence visa of my family in AD with sharjah contract … i work in a private company
    thanks and look forward for your reply as today i am planning to cancel my family visa

  249. Dear Mr. Deepak,

    I Just got a Job in Abu-Dhabi & signed the contract, But I stay in Dubai with my Family. My wife is on her employers sponsorship whereas my child is on my sponsorship. Kindly advice if i change my Job from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, Do I need a tenancy contract from Abu Dhabi or can I still submit the same Dubai tenancy contract. I seriously need a clear opinion as to avoid my child & myself getting into unnecessary trouble.

    1. if it is a government company yes you need to have a tenancy agreement from Abu Dhabi. But for private i don’t think so. Better to check with the immigration before you take any decision..

  250. Hi deepak i got opportunity to work in abudhbai in hamdan street
    but my salary is low 4500 /- please can u suggest how to bring my wife here , please i want to bring her at any cost in this salary
    i can do

    Immediate response very thankful

  251. Respected DEEPAK
    I’m working in a private company in Abudhabi. I would like to know about the procedures of taking medical insurance for my wife’s visa stamping process
    who landed in Abu-dhabi with residence visa under my response. As per the Abudhabi Labor Law I requested to my company to provide the insurance but they ignored as my status is single.
    Hence decided taking other insurance from outside, but insurance company demanded a letter from my company. The problem is my company is not ready to give me that letter too as they fear of any issue to them.
    Because of this, the visa stamping is also getting late.

    1. What kind of letter is asking by the insurance company?
      It is better to discuss your problem with the company and request them to provide the letter. Or
      Check with some other insurance companies .

  252. hi! Deepak,

    my salary is 4,000 and I have tenancy contract studio plot.can I sponsor my 2 children on tourist visa only. what are the procedure and how much the visa will cost? do I nedd to deposit money in immigration?

    your response is highly appreciated…

  253. i was working before in x company then i sponsor my 3 year old son. then i change my job so i cancel the visa of my son already. then i get my residence visa. now the problem is my son already overstay and i want to know the procedure on how to apply for residence visa to him. please help me. thank you

    1. You need to follow the same procedure which you had followed earlier. Only you need to pay the overstay fine when you apply for a new visa.

  254. Hi Deepak,

    I’am working in dubai but I will going to shift in abu dhabi for a new employer. What will be the procedure & documents needed to apply for a visa together with my family? Do i need to hold my dependent visa & Deposit 5,000 AED to cancel my visa?

    Appreciate your Immediate feedback.

    1. Since it is a different emirate better to cancel the visa and then go for new visa. Anyhow it is better to check with your company PRO and get the advise.

  255. Dear Mr. Deepak,

    I recently changed my Job in ABU DHABI and want to get my wife. Currently looking for house at affordable price which I can get in Mohd Bin Zayed city. But here I am not sure giving a water electricity bill and tenancy contract.

    pls sujjest How can I get a wifes visa then?

  256. Hi Mr. Deepak.,
    I have original labour contract with me having salary of aed 5700/-. Can I apply for residence visa for my son in abudhabi.My current salary id aed 8100 and my current position is executive secretary but in my original labour contract my position is telephone operator. Did they approved my application?
    The other documents like tenancy, marriage certificate every thing with me.

      1. Dear Mr. Deepak,
        Thanks for the info. our application for resident visa for my son rejected due to the profession of my husband and they approved only visit visa. Is there any way to apply again resident visa for my son, we try to spoke to them but we did get any answer

        1. I dont think you have any other way to proceed for residence visa for your son

  257. Hi Deepak,

    What is the requirements of Abu Dhabi immigration in renewing my wife visa?

    Thanks….

    1. Your original passport(sponsor’s passport).
      Your original labour contract or salary certificate in Arabic from your Employer
      Original passport of your wife
      Attested original marriage certificate and a copy for the file. (May ask you)
      2 photograph of your wife with white background.
      Tenancy agreement. Your Tenancy contract with a stamp from Baladiya (Municipality) to be provided at the time of stamping. If you are a Dubai Resident, you will need to take the original DEWA bill of the previous month. It is better to also get your tenancy contract attested at Land Department Dubai through Ejari.
      Medical Test Report from authorized Centre
      Health Insurance Copy
      Emirates ID
      Once you have all above documents you can go to the immigration to renew your wife’s visa

  258. Hello Mr. Deepak,

    Good evening. Very resourceful article from you, appreciate it a lot.

    I would like also to ask, what about for resident who choose to stay in Hotel Apartments with long term (1 year) contract? Does contract with Hotel Apartments (instead of Apartment rent registered tenancy contract) can be used for family visa application in Abu Dhabi?

    Thank you so much for your time to reply.

    1. you may get family visa considering you have an accommodation which is company provided. it is normally registered but if not you may ask your company to register it.

  259. Hello Mr. Deepak,

    Good evening. Very resourceful article from you, appreciate it a lot.

    I would like also to ask, what about for resident who choose to stay in Hotel Apartments with long term (1 year) contract? Does contract with Hotel Apartments (instead of Apartment rent registered tenancy contract) can be used for family visa application?

    Thank you so much for your time to reply.

    1. i have the similar kind of query;i am about to start my stay at hotel apartment . As per them they will provide all the documents for tenancy contract.But i need assurance. will be thankful if somebody can clear this.

      1. You need to make sure you have the tenancy contract before you start your stay

  260. Hi deepak i would like to know that there is a saying that the we can not apply for spouse Visa in Abu dhabi any more is that true??????

    1. Hi Deepak Got ur Email…but that did not answer my Question…..i heard there is a new Law saying that in Abu Dhabie spouse Visa is no longer is issued…….even if u have required Salary ….i want to know if this is true.. or not……this law had been put out there recently as i heard i want to know if this is true or false?????

    2. I dont think this is true. Kindly check with the immigration for the update infomation

  261. Hi Deepak,

    My wife and my daughter has approved visit visa but I want to apply for residence visa for them. Is it possible? If residence visa is approved is there any future problem because they have two visas? What will happen to visit visa. They will use residence visa just in case everything is okay.

  262. hi mr. deepak,
    I already have my visit visa, i am not yet in al ain. can I change my status from
    visit visa to residence visa? note that i am being sponsored by my husband. thank you in advance.

    1. to change the status you may have to exit the country and come on residence visa.

      1. Hi Mr. Deepak
        is there a minimum profession requirement to sponsor your family?

        1. I dont think there is any minimum profession requirement to sponsor your family. But salary of a sponsor should match the immigration requirement

      2. Dear Deepak,
        Me(6 months) and my wife ( 2 months) were working in two companies under the same owner. Since I was not paid for last 6 months we both approached labour officer ( Me in RAK & Wife in Dubai) & I got cancellation without ban and wife got cancellation with labour ban. Now my new company is sponsoring me new visa with family status. But my wife has got only few days left to exit / change status of her visa.
        My question is that can I take a visit visa for my wife and later convert it to dependent visa, so that my dont want to exit the country for changing the visa. Kindly tell me soultion

  263. Hi Deepak,

    I would like to thank you for this informative site of yours. It is really helpful to us expatriates.

    I would just like to clarify one point though. My salary is 9,500 and that’s 4,500 basic and 5,000 for allowances. I am eligible to sponsor my wife and baby?

    I am just 2months in Abu Dhabi and my emirates ID is still under process but I already have my Labour Card with me. I could start processing the Family Visa for my wife and Baby?

    Thanks,
    Allen

    1. I think yes you can sponsor your wife and baby. You can start processing your family visa.
      Please note that you need to have an attested tenancy agreement before you go to immigration.

      1. Thanks fro the prompt response Mr. Deepak. Tenancy agreement would mean the “Tawtheeq”? Where it should be attested? Is it true that aside from this tenancy contract, the authorities will also ask of 2months original receipt of water and electric bill under my name?

        There is this agent who has offered me a villa. According to him, they are going to process my Family Visa as long as I have all the required documents and give them 3,000 as processing fee. i do not need to go to immigration office anymore. I will only wait for a week or so and then the pink visa for my wife and baby is done. Is this possible?

        Thanks,

      2. Thanks for the prompt response Mr. Deepak.

        Tenancy agreement would mean the “Tawtheeq”? Where it should be attested? Is it true that aside from this tenancy contract, the authorities will also ask of 2months original receipt of water and electric bill under my name?

        There is this agent who has offered me a villa. According to him, they are going to process my Family Visa as long as I have all the required documents and give them 3,000 as processing fee. i do not need to go to immigration office anymore. I will only wait for a week or so and then the pink visa for my wife and baby is done. Is this possible?

        Thanks,

    2. To attest your tenancy agreement you need to visit personally the rental authorities Rera/Dubai Land Department or Baladiya in AUH. Yes the authorities may ask for the original receipt of water and electricity bill. I have no idea whether your agent can process your family visa or not. It is always better you follow the rules and regulation as per Law.

  264. hey deepak
    my salary 2500 but if i sum up with the field bonus it shoots up to 6500 per month. i have all required documents tenancy agreement
    am i able to sponsor my wife

  265. hi dipak this is shoeb from abu dhabi iam newly joined in uae just 3 months my salry is 7000 aed and my wife is working in dubai in saloon I want to sponser her she had came here before me 8months completed in 2yr contract I want to sponser her to abudhabi and she can work here the problem Is she is my 2nd wife I had my first wife name in passport I have marriage certificate from india attested plz suggest me to further process.,.,,, shoeb

    1. You need to clarify to immigration who is your legal wife at present. I would suggest you to get things done clearly and then to sponsor your second wife.

  266. Dear Deepak,

    Currently I am living in Dubai(tenancy contract on my name), now I am getting job in abudhabi likely in may’2014. Currently looking for school admission for my son and looks it is very difficult to get it.

    My worry is I was told I need to get abu-dhabi tenancy contract to obtain the visa for my family.

    Can you please advise, having Dubai tenancy contract can I get the dependent residency visa in Dubai for my family.(School admission as a reason they will accept?)

    Regards
    Stalin G

    1. I am not sure about private company employees but if you join government company then yes you need to have Abu Dhabi tenancy agreement to sponsor your family.

  267. Hi deepak. My husband is on Freezone company with AED7,500 salary. He will sponsor our 5year old child . But they don’t have labour contract as he works on freezone company. Aside from arabic salary certificate, is the labour contract still a must on his case?

    1. If his visa is from freezone then labour contract is not necessary. He has to show his salary certificate or necessary contract from the company

  268. Dear Mr. Deepak,

    I would like to inquire if possible to apply a residence visa for our son 3 years old in Philippines. Our married certificate was registered in Abu Dhabi Embassy. My salary is 3,000 under Abu Dhabi working visa and my husband salary is 3,675 under Dubai visa and we are both working here in Al Ain. Is it possible to combine our salary? I have tenancy contract here in Al Ain with 3 bedrooms. Thanks in advance for your kind reply.

  269. Hi deepak,
    my agreement salary is 2000 AED/month but I am getting 5000 AED/month. In this case can I bring my wife to Abu Dhabi?

  270. Hi Deepak, I would like to change my Wife visa from her father to me. can i do that? what is the procedure for that, and required documents?

    1. Yes you can do that . No issues.
      Kindly visit the below link
      http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-tips/how-to-apply-for-family-visa-in-abu-dhabi

  271. Hi I need your advise, Im a mother and would like to sponsor my 2 kids (7yrs old girl and 1.5yr old boy) Im receiving 9000+aed/monthly but my labor contract only shows 7700aed, am I qualified to sponsor my kids? your response is highly appreciated.

  272. hi mr. deepak

    i am the mother my salary is 4,300aed holding a visa in dubai but i am living in abudhabi with my husband.. I just want to apply my daugther for a residence visa and i delivered here in lifeline hospital abudabi 2009 but my daughetr shes in the Philippines there is a possibles or chance to bring her here? .what are the steps and requirements to produce for her to have a residence visa here in abu dhabi. my daughter is now is 4yrs and 3months old.

    thank your 🙂

    Read more: http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-tips/how-to-apply-for-family-visa-in-abu-dhabi#ixzz2q80F1z00

    1. I am not sure whether you are eligible to sponsor your daughter but in any case you cann try.
      You need orginal birth certificate english n arabic
      Passport copy of your daughter
      Noc from your husband
      Tenancy contract
      Photograph of daughter

  273. I need ur advise on my case. My salary under my contract (Ministry of Labor) was 2500aed/month but due to salary increase, i am now receiving 6000/month. Am i qualified to sponsor my wife under husband’s visa?

  274. Very informative… keep it up..
    under the note you have mentioned that tenancy contract should be attested from municipality affairs.

    just landlord provided photo copy of tawtheekh is enough from municipalty..

    Abu dhabi..

  275. Hai Deepak,
    I am an abu dhabi resident & have my company health card from Al Dhafra (Next Care). Now my wife and two kids aged 1.5 yrs came here in residence visa and i need a health insurance card compliant with Abu Dhabi Health regulations where i can stamp their residence visa

  276. Dear deepak,

    I need ur advise on my case. My salary under my contract (Ministry of Labor) was 2500aed/month but due to salary increase, i am now receiving 5000/month. Am i qualified to sponsor my wife under husband’s visa?
    thank you.

  277. Hi deepak,my visa catagary is lift maintanance mechanic.i would like to bring my wife.can i bring with this catagery if passible..?

  278. Mine is Abu Dhabi working visa

    Can you please tell me for Abu Dhabi visa (For my family) at the starting time is it must to enter through Abu Dhabi airport(or)

    Is there any chance to enter through Dubai airport?

  279. Dear Deepak

    My visa in Al ain.But i am staying in Dubai.now i need to take medical for my wife.in which center i have to go in Al ain for the medical.?

    1. You need to take your wife for medical for visa at registered medical center in Al Ain.

  280. Can i sponsor my child as a mother? my salary is 7k whereas my husbands salary is 4k…also i dont hav a tenancy agreement?

  281. Dear Deepak,

    Can you advise if to whom my baby will his visa be processed. Is it under my visa or my wife’s? Please note that my wife has 6k salary and mine is just 3k. our Tenancy contract (2bedroom unit) is under my wife’s .Is there a UAE law that the dependents should automatically be with the father or it can be placed under the mother’s visa (given that the father and the mother have different working visa). Is it allowed to have my baby’s visa under my name which my salary is just 3k? If not, can it be placed under my wife which is technically allowable because she passed all the criteria? Appreciate your feedback at the earliest. Thank you.

  282. hi deepak,my name is dibin,i would like to bring my family .my salary is 4500dhs per month..can i bring my wife..?

      1. 6 month back my friend bring his wife the same salary and got resident visa . dont know how..?

        1. If you have necessary documents and attested tenancy agreement you can submit the documents to immigration and try your luck

    1. Off course you can apply for visa,because now for abudhabi visa required only AED4000/- salary/M

  283. Hi deepak,my salary is 4500dhs.i would like to bring my wife.can i bring with this salary..?

  284. hai deepak,
    my wife is conceived, i planed to bring her to abu dhabi is it necessary to do x ray ? while medical

  285. hi,
    I am working as an Accountant in a company wil salary of 7k, is it possible for me to sponsor my baby & wat are the procedure?
    Im the mother of the child & his father is not residing in UAE.

    1. I think you can sponsor your child if you have necessary documents

      Kindly visit the typing center which is nearer to the immigration with below documents
      Your passport copy
      Passport copy of your child
      Passport copy of your husband
      NOC from your husband
      tenancy contract
      attested birth certificate of your child
      attested marriage certificate

  286. hi Deepak,
    i m on husband visa in Abu Dhabi. my husband salary is 8k. my husband’s company not give me health insurance. my current health insurance cost is 3.5k for 8 months will be finish next month. now i want to take a cheapest health insurance from 1k to 1.5k for a year without any coverag,e just need insurance card. because next year i will not be live here more than 1 or 2 months. we confirmed from many insurance companies but they are telling, your age is more than 27yrs and ur husband salary is 8k, so u can’t get less than plan 3k. Pls tell the names of the cheapest insurance companies from where get cheapest plan. waiting for response
    thanks

  287. Dear Deepak,

    my company is not providing salary certificate my salary is 8500.in this case can i attach my payroll slip to process visa for my family it is acceptable or please give me good advise to do.

  288. Dear Deepak

    I brought my family to Abudhabi in my own sponsorship & while approaching my company for health insurance card they refused to give. As you know we cant get the visa stamped without having health insurance card. Please advice is there any options?

    1. Yes you need to get insurance for your family first then the visa will be stamped. You can opt for any insurance as per your affordable budget.

  289. my Dubai visa is cancelled and Abu Dhabi visa is in process, could some body advise me procedure for family visa stamping. family is with me in Dubai and their visas are also cancelled.
    regds

    1. Please visit the below link for sponsoring family visa
      http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-tips/documents-required-to-apply-for-family-visa-in-abu-dhabi

  290. hai deepak..
    i am samir working as a bus driver in a school al ain.my wife is here in my sponsership.now i wanna take my mother here.whats d proceedure..pls help me..
    thanks

    1. To sponsor your parents on residence visa you need to have alteast 20000 Dhrs Salary per month.(http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-tips/20000-dirhams-salary-required-sponsor-parents-visa-dubai)

  291. Dear Deepak,

    I have been sponsored by my wife who is a health professional in Fujairah. Am I eligible to get labor card and work in another emirate (Abu Dhabi or Dubai) by this family visa?

  292. i am having following documents. i want to apply for family visa. ie-my wife.
    1) tenancy contract of studio flat baladia stamped.
    2) marraige certificate attested also legal translation done and attested.
    3) wife passport copy.
    please explain what i have to do now.

    1. Hi
      Please visit below link for further details
      http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-tips/how-to-apply-for-family-visa-in-abu-dhabi

  293. Hi Deepak,
    Two small queries if you are aware.
    1) I am from India and i got all the attestations done, but sadly i missed out the one from UAE Embassy in India. Do i have to go back to India to get it done, or is there any alternative?
    2) I am living in Dubai, but my visa is of Abu Dhabi. Do i physically need to go to the immigration department, or can somebody represent me?

    Thanks for all your help.

  294. Hi Mr.Deepak,

    I am vimal i sponsor my wife and one kid,my visa valid until December 21st 2013,My family is in India since last June 13th,My company is a partnership company,now they are changing all visa on another company name.So they will cancel my visa for visa transfer on Dec 21st.In few days my wife and my kid with valid visa & my second kid is coming with new residence entry permit.How can i change visa of my wife & 1st Son (with valid visas) without cancellation or exit.And the new born baby visa \
    Please help me on this
    My [email protected]

    1. I dont think you have to cancel your family visa. They are under your sponsorship. But i am not sure please take necessary advice from immigratoin.

  295. Mr. Deepak I had 2 questions,
    1. I got my marrige certificate attested from UAE embassy in my country and Ministry of foriegn affair of my country. Now do i have to get it attested from UAE foriegn ministry too? if yes can you guide me there is its office?
    2. About the tenancy contrat, is there any minimum contract period? and the studio apartments in villa available in city can their contract be used for visa purpose? Also are utility bills also required?
    Kindly clear my confusion Thanks

    1. 1. There is agency called index holding in Khaleej centre Bur Dubai. If you provide your certificate with necessary documents (as required) they will get it done Or else you will have to visit Ministry of Foreign affairs located in Bur Dubai .
      2. To sponsor your wife you may need separate tenancy contract in your name plus utility bills also required.

  296. I want to apply for family visa my salary is 2500 dhm and i have free accommodation from company then can i get family visa or not?
    if not then does it have any other option ?

  297. Dear Sir,

    I applied for family visa and my visa is three years, but mistakely typing center put it for 2 years, is there any chance to make it three years.

    thanks

    Anees

  298. I applied for my wife wisa.
    They refuse my application
    Imigration department saied to me my wife is blacklist
    But how it’s possible bcoz she didn’t go out of India any single time
    This is my wife first passport . I ask then how it’s possible
    They told me to check in CID DEPARTMENT
    & there no one ready tu slows my problem.
    Now I can understand what I will do..
    Pls if u have any suggestion for me pls tell me..
    Thanks

  299. I want to apply my husband and son for a residence visa.they are in the Philippines now.what are the steps and requirements to produce for them to have a residence visa here in abu dhabi. my son is 4yrs old.

    thanks.

    1. Please visit the below link for more information: http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-tips/how-to-apply-for-family-visa-in-abu-dhabi

  300. Dear Deepak,

    my visa in al ain. but i am working in Dubai took visa for my wife before 1.5 years.then i cancelled.now i need to take new visa for my wife and daughter.
    i have the following documents
    1.original birth certificate for my daughter(attested)
    2.original marriage certificate(attested)
    3.original labour contract with 7000 salary
    4.tenancy contract for studio apartment in Dubai(ejari attested)
    5.passport copy and photos for both of them
    please let me know is there any other documents needed..

    1. Above mentioned all documents are ok except the tenancy contract for studio. They may ask you One BHK apartment tenancy contract. However, confirm with Department first through their call centre.
      For further details please visit the below link
      http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-tips/how-to-apply-for-family-visa-in-abu-dhabi

  301. Mr. Deepak
    I want to bring my wife in residential Visa
    Actually, my marriage Certificate was not attested, but in my Passport mentioned her name as Spouse & her Passport also mentioned my name as spouse. I was heard that mean the case, no need of marriage certificate attestation.

    Thanks & Regards
    Rameshkumar.R

  302. I want to apply for my wife , she already have pakistani passport with her father name not husband name on it, Do we need to change /update the passport first with husband to start the porcess .

    Is it mandatory to get spouse visa. ?

  303. Hi all,
    I am holding Abu dhabi visa.
    i want to bring my wife and mother.
    for getting visa for my mother, what are required documents and other rules.

  304. Hi Deepak.
    Im getting 8k in Abu Dhabi. To sponsor my wife and daughter, do i need the tenancy agreement only or bills in my name as well?
    Appreciate your response.

    Regards,

  305. Is an attested tenancy contract a requirement now a days in AUH? Hearing contradictory statements everywhere.

  306. im a security guard here in abudhabi and my salary is 2000AED per month and i want to take my wife for visit visa can you advice me what im gonna do?

    1. Since you salary is not matching the criteria better you get your wife on tourist visa (may be from a travel agency).

  307. Mr. Deepak,

    Do you have an idea how much would be the minimum salary to process a servant (maid) visa..appreciate your feedback at the earliest.

    Thank you.

  308. My visa is issued from AbuDhabi and i am staying in Ajman, since my company has offices in Ajman and AbuDhabi both. My tenancy contract is of Ajman.
    Now i would like to apply for the residence visa for my wife and childern. It is mandatory to have AbuDhabi tenancy contract for family visa application…?
    If this is true.. then what is the way out…!!

    1. My advise is you go personally to the immigration and check it out. Since the rules are changing i will not be able to provide you the proper answer.

  309. Dear Deepak,

    I am holding AUH visa and residing in Ras AL Khaima as our company have contract here with ministry of health. I have tenancy contract with utility bills. I want clarify one thing that when I was employed my salary was 5000 on Labour contract and now it is 6,200. Will it make any difference if I will take the old Labour contract and new salary certificate ? They will accept it ?

      1. Dear Deepak,

        I have been sponsored by my wife who is a health professional, working in Fujairah, Am I eligible to apply for labor card and work in another Emirate (Abu Dhabi or Dubai) with this family visa?

        Thanks in advance for your prompt reply

    1. Yes considering you have tenancy contract in your name you may bring your family

  310. Dear Deepak,

    is the above information can also be applied for my mother?Can I apply my mother a residence visa?my salary is 6k and my husband is 3k. We have a tenancy contract under my name. Please advise.
    Thank you.

  311. Dear Mr. Deepak,

    Is the above information also can be applied for my mother? Can I apply my mother for residence visa? my salary is 6k and my husband is 3k..we have a tenancy contract under my name…Please advise. Thank you.

    1. since the Abu Dhabi govt has stopped issuing the residence visa to parents i cannot give you the proper feedback. It is always you personally go to the immigration and check it out.

  312. Hi deepak

    I am staying in India n ma hubby is in abudhabi.His salary is 5500 aed .He got a work permit for two years.Is it possible for me to apply a dependent visa from Here itself?

    1. Yes he can apply for the sponsorship considering he has tenancy contract in his name. However, check on the salary requirements which change time to time.

  313. ihave a problem my company is not ready to give no objection to bring my family means my wife only, they told after two years they will give noobjection , but i want to bring my wife before, wat i wat to do to bring my wife to abudabi my alary is 8000/month.

    1. Yourself can sponsor your wife. kindly go to immigration with necessary document and apply

  314. Dear Deepak,
    Many thanks for the above information. Just want to ask if can we combine my wife’s salary (AED6000) and my salary(AED3000) to meet the above requirements. or do you have any other suggestions?
    My wife is set to deliver twins on Nov. and we need to have a visa for the twins. Any feedback is highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

    1. In this case if you provide NOC your wife can sponsor your child’s visa since her salary is more than yours

      1. Many thanks for the input. Do you have an idea how much it will cost if my wife will sponsor the baby? One friend told me that it is more expensive if it is with my wife compared to the other way (me sponsoring the baby).

        1. No i dont think it is expensive. Visa cost will be same. To make sure i would advise you to check with Immigration

  315. Dear Mr. Deepak,

    Many thanks for the above information. Just want to ask, can we add my salary to my wife’s as I only have AED 3000 /month. My pregnant wife has AED 6,000 per month. Are we allowed to process our twins visa? my wife is set to give birth on nov..Or do you have any other suggestions? Thanks in advance.

  316. Hi Deepak,

    I am already in the process of visa stamping for my wife, but my company is not willing to shoulder the insurance for my wife. Can I get any single health insurance for the purpose of visa stamping. Wherein if I am calling insurance companies they are always telling that the company should provide insurance for the dependents of their employee. Please give some suggestion regarding this.
    Thanks

  317. hey i am working with etisalat as an operator can i sponsor my husbands visa?

    1. I think yes considering you have all the supporting documents you can sponsor your husband

  318. Hi Deepak,

    I have an abu dhabi visa and have my emirates ID and labour card. I am getting married in September. What I want to know is that can I get my wife here with a tourist visa and then convert it over here to a residence visa or do I have to come alone apply and then she joins me. Please help me with this

    Many Thanks,
    Sanjay

    1. Hi Sanjay, you can bring her on tourist visa and then you can apply for her residence visa.

  319. Hello.
    First of all, I appreciate your efforts on guiding us all with so my details.

    I need some assistance as well. I need to transfer my visa from Abu Dhabi to Dubai. Because according to new rules, I can not sponsor my wife in Abu Dhabi as I reside in Dubai and work here for the company and have tenancy contract of Dubai residence only which is not allowed for sponsoring for Abu Dhabi visa now. Now I have no choice but to have my visa transferred. Can you guide me of the procedure required for Visa transfer please? That would be extremely kind of you.

    Best Regards

    1. Hi Sajid, Did you get the new job in Dubai?If yes all the procedures will be done by your new company in Dubai. No need to worry.

    2. What if the person has Abu Dhabi visa but working in branch office of Dubai and so has the tenancy contract of Dubai ?

      1. Now a days there is new rule if you are having Abu Dhabi visa you need to have a tenancy contract in Abu Dhabi itself. You may find difficulty in sponsoring the dependents. But any ways my advise is to check directly with immigration.

  320. Dear Sir,
    We are currently residing at Doha, Qatar and my husband just got a better job offer in Abu Dhabi. He has already resigned and took the offer at Abu Dhabi. The question is how will he process our family visa (wife and child). What will be the requirements? I heard that UAE Bank Statement is required, if this is so, do we have to wait for 3 to 6 months for him to have a bank record and only we can enter UAE?
    Thank you.

    1. Hi Jamila, Once he get his visa things done he can go to the immigration with all the necessary documents along with the tenancy contract to sponsor the family.No need to have bank statements.

  321. Dear Plz can any one tell me about my Mother Visa Requirment .. Like My Min Salary. ETC….

    1. Hi Sufyan, visit: http://emiratesdiary.com/uae-tips/sponsor-uae-residence-visa-for-parents

  322. Dear sir
    I am getting 6000AED as a monthly salary. I would like to bring my family here but the problem is the employer refuse to give me arabic salary certificate.. What should i do now? Please advice

    1. Hi Raja, Please take your labour contract and get It attested and submit to the immigration along with the other necessary documents.

    2. as per my information the information about minimum salary is wrong. Sponsoring Family Members by Expatriates
      For expatriates employed in both public and private sectors to sponsor their families including wife and children, a minimum monthly salary of AED 4,000 or AED 3,000 plus family accommodation provided by the employer is required. However, teachers, mosque imams, and drivers of school, university, college and other similar educational institution buses are exempt.

  323. Dear Mr. Deepak,
    I am working in Abu Dhabi Govt concern and my husband is working in Ras Al Khaimah. Both are holding employment visa. We are going to have a child in a couple of months. As a mother, I want to sponsor my child and grow up my child in Abu Dhabi. Both of us have tenancy contract in Abu Dhabi as well as in RAK. I would like to know whether I can sponsor my child as a mother.

    Please do the needful.

    Thanking you for your wonderful service.

    1. Hi Jeyashree,Yes if you have all the necessary documents . Plus you need to get a NOC from your husband.

  324. I heard that there is a new rule that if a Abu Dhabi visa holder need to bring his family to UAE then he should have a tenancy contract in Abu Dhabi itself. My friends application was rejected last week due to this. Can you please put some light in to this issue. I am a Abu Dhabi visa holder working in Dubai branch of my company and staying in sharjha with my family. I want to apply for visa for my new born.

    1. Hi Arun, I dont think so. It is better to check with Abu Dhabi Immigration directly. In my opinion it is mostly depends on the case.

    2. Now AUH govt changed rules. You must have AUH tenancy contract meaning you can get visa for yourself from your company but for your family visa you need to show AUH tenancy contract. Even if you somehow manage to get AUH visa for your family, the schools can ask for child’s visa in which can they can reject your child’s application if visa from another emirates.

  325. Hi Deepak,

    As the tenancy contract has been made mandatory for family visa application, I would like to know if a tenancy contract in sharjah is valid for family visa application in abu dhabhi. I have abu dhabhi visa and am living in sharjah on account of work requirement. please advise.

  326. Dear Deepak,

    I have query. My wife is in Dubai in Tourist Visa. Can I change her status from tourist to family visa. I would like to apply for the same. Can you please assist me in this regard and any idea about how much would be the cost for applying the visa and status change.

    I will very much thankful for your reply.

    Regards.

  327. Hi deepak…

    You are doing great job really appreciate..i have one quey i get job in abu dhabi with 7000 aed p.m. but
    My problem is that i work on site. So i m leaving on site only. I cant get tenancy contract. But my brother is leaving in dubai. So on his tenancy paper can i bring wife here.because i m thinking that i daily weekend up down fron abu dhabi to dubai to meet my wife.but is it possible.pls help me

    1. Hi Sandip,No you can’t take your brother tenancy contract to bring your family. You need to have your own tenancy contract(in the name of the sponsor).

  328. Is it mandatory that my spouse should have a medical insurance while applying for the dependent visa

      1. Hi deepak I dont think while applying dependent visa Insurance is compulsory .Kindly clarify

  329. Hi..

    Could you please tell me is there any difference between family visa & family status?

    For both cases tenancy contract is a must?

  330. dear sir my profession cook generl but i bring my wife emigationsain till this profession not alawd know what can do can you give me help

  331. dear sir my profession cook generl but i bring mw wife emigationsain till this profession not alawd know what can do can you give me help

  332. Hi Deepak,
    What visa needs to be applied to enter UAE and later change it to a dependent visa?

    1. Hi Samantha, visit visa is better. IF you take tourist visa the dependent will need to exit to home country.

  333. Mr. Deepak
    Greetings.
    I have a query regarding the topic you are discussing.
    Actually my Basic Salary is 3000, But my total Salary is 5500 with fixed allowance. My Proffession in the visa is Tax Accounting Clerk. Is their any problem for getting family status.

    1. The above information about minimum salary is wrong but the accommodation contract approved by Abu Dhabi gov should be attached with your papers its a new rule but the salary requirements are for expatriates employed in both public and private sectors to sponsor their families including wife and children, a minimum monthly salary of AED 4,000 or AED 3,000 plus family accommodation provided by the employer is required. However, teachers, mosque imams, and drivers of school, university, college and other similar educational institution buses are exempt. information

  334. dear sir im bangladesh my jove cook general 4000salary all so lots pasalaty

  335. Mr Deepak,

    Just to update. You have to pay the fines if any before applying for the pink visa. I learnt this the hard way.

    Just one question. I am staying in Dubai but my family residence visa is processed from Abudahabi. Can I apply their emirates id cards in dubai or I need to apply it from Abu dhabi only?
    Please let me know.

  336. Mr. Deepak my visa is issued in al ain but im currently residing in dubai. I am planning to bring my son here in dubai. where should I process his visa? also about tenancy contract, will there be any conflict my tenancy contract is in dubai? thanks in advance.

    1. Hi Chris, You need to process the visa in Al Ain Immigration. You need to show the attested tenancy agreement I don’t think there will be any conflict.

  337. hi
    My salary mentioned in certificate 4700 dhs,is this sufficieant for applying family visa for wife?

    1. Hi Sadiq, yes you may be eligible. But you need to have a tenancy agreement in your name attested at baladiya or RERA.

  338. Hi Deepak ,

    One more clarification regarding Insurence .Please advice me which is the cheapest & recognize Insurence company to get my Insurence card inorder to get the stamp on my passport (resident visa).appriciate your quick reply …

    1. Hi Perera, You need to check with insurance company . It depends on what coverage you need for your wife. I personally have insurance from Daman.

  339. Hi,

    My Basic Salary is AED 3000, However i get AED 6500 in total as acsh every month which 3500 is fixed allowance. Can i still bring my wife? How can i have her original passport, if she is in India?

    1. Hi Akram, i think yes …you can try it. You don’t need the original passport of your wife to apply for visa. You can get the photocopy of the same and apply.

  340. Hi Deepak,

    Thanks a lot for your prompt response. Another small thing to clarify. As Insurance is a must to obtain residence visa in Abudhabi, do you know which will be the best insurance to get? (since im applying on wife’s sponsorship) Need the cheapest one but must be accepted by the visa office.

    Best Regards,
    Perera

    1. Hi Perera, for Insurance you need to check with insurance company. The cost is always depends on the coverage you want to have.

      1. Dear Mr.Deepak,
        Greetings.
        I have a query regarding the topic you are discussing.
        My husband currently having an offer from Abu dhabi with salary 4500 (including all benefits) + familty insurance. His place of work will be Ajman only. But since their corporate office is at Abu dhabi we are thinking the Visa they provide may be Abu Dhabi. With this Salry, will he be able to get Family Status ? . Also Sharjah Tenancy will be ok for this ?
        Thnaks,
        Ancy

        1. Hi Ancy, let him try … i am not sure. yes tenancy contract doesn’t matter from which emirate. It needs to be attested.

  341. Hi Deepak,

    Great Job out there.. I greatly appreciate if you could help me on this matter. I am currently on my wife’s visa. I got the pink copy 2 months ago, but I still could not proceed further to get it stamped. Now im planning to do the medical test and get it stamped. I know I have to produce typed application forms/ medical certificate/ insurance / pink visa copy/ emirates ID reciept and the passport.

    All I want to know is do I have to take tenancy contract & salary certificate as well?? Can I process without them. Thanks in advance for your help.

    1. Hi Perera, you need to show the tenancy contract.If you have already have shown labour contract/salary certificate while applying entry permit (pink colour visa) no need. But I suggest you take. But Tenancy contract with baladiya attestation is a must in Abu Dhabi.

  342. Dear Deepak,

    I have rented room and having tenancy contract from Sharjha.

    But my visa from abu dhabi,Now I want to bring my family to UAE.
    Any problem will happen attaching sharjha tenancy contract applying for visa or I have to search new house in abu dhabi
    .
    Pls help me and as soon as you reply is highly appreciated.

  343. Hello,
    Hope u r doing well.I want to bring my family here.Can i apply for visa without legal translation of marriage certificate&birth certificate of my child?

  344. Hello,
    Hope u r doing well.I want to bring my family here.Can i apply for visa without legal translation of marriage certificate&birth certificate of my childrens?

  345. Hi deepak

    I am changing my job and working in abu dhabi. Can i get my family visa in abu dhabi by keeping the tenancy contract from sharjah as its cheap there.Does tenancy contract from sharjah works for getting family visa from abu dhabi?

    1. yes, you can. However you need attested tenancy contract and SEWA bill in your name as a proof of residence. And getting visa is not guaranteed.

  346. hi depak.,
    i am doing job in al ain as a supervisor..my basic salary is 3000 dhs with 500dhs alownnces. i want to bring my wife here,,kindly guide me, can i apply for my wife visa? is my salary is enough?

  347. Hi Depak,

    hope u r fine and doing great. I am working in a private as an engineer but my visa craft is of “mechanic”, in that case can i bring my faimly for residence visa or I have to change my visa craft?

    Hoping to see a reply from you.

  348. i talk about tenancy contract,
    I think this is not a welcome news to middle class people , who cannot afford high flat cost . I would request , government have to review the rule.
    salih anwar from abu dhabi, United Arab Emirates

  349. Hi deepak, hope you are well. I am staying in abu dhabi on residence visa. I want to bring my family on visit for 3 months duration.
    Can you give me the list of documents i would be required.
    Is tenancy contract required for visit visa?. Waiting for your answer.

    Thanks,
    Noor

    1. Original passports for the family member-wife, children.
      Attested Marriage certificate.
      Original Labour contract
      Tenancy contract

  350. Hi deepak,
    Hope you are doing great. Last july i brought my wife here on my sponsorship. But i didnt stamped her visa in her passport and sent back her home. But now i want to bring her here. I have arranged everythin but my company is delaying to give me salary certificate. May be my company will not give it this time. My original agreement copy is with me. My basic salary is 6500 dhs per month. I also rented a home on my name and i made the tenancy contract with the municipality stamp and approval. Can i get my wife’s visa without the salary certificate? Please reply me.
    Best regards
    Abdullah al mamun

    1. Yes if you have your labour contract you can sponsor her without the salary certificate. But the contract should be attested in immigration.

  351. Hi Deepak,
    I would like to live in Abu Dhabi, currently I am living in Australia as a citizen here. would you please let me know If I go in abu dhabi with a visit visa is it possible to manage a job. Anyway, I am working here in a warehouse and I have 5 years experience in warehouse. However, if you have anything more details other than my experience please don’t hesitate for letting me know.

    Thank you
    Mosharaf Chowdhury

  352. Hi Deepak, I just need a little help. i am living in Dubai with my wife and my daughter on visit visa.my wife got job offer in jumeriha lake tower as asst manager finance and her salary is 7000aed .she is done her mba in finance can she sponsor my daughter. i have tanacy contract on my name. Kindly let me know the right procedure. Thanks you very much.

    1. yes she can sponsor her but need your NOC. for the tenancy contract you need to check with immigration

  353. Number One Typing Office
    Immigration, Labour, Emirates ID, and Certificate Attestation
    Airport Road Last, Corniche, Back Side Of Habib Bank and RAK Bank.
    [email protected]
    02-6225292

  354. Hi
    I am going to take family visa for my wife. I have a salary of 7000 p.m and i have the certificate in arabic. But, in my Labour contract 3850 AED p.m only mentioned. It is ok to submit arabic salary letter and old labour contract xerox copy? please advise me.

  355. Hi Deepak,

    Hope you are well as always. Just a query, In the event that my family came here as a tourist visa, would there be any chance to apply for a residency visa (depndent) under my sponsorship under my name during that period. If so, in case I have applied for the dependent visa for them, do they need to exit?
    Your untiring help would be very much appreciated.
    Thanks and have a nice day.

    Jerwin

    1. Yes you can bring them on your sponsorship. but since it is a tourist visa they may need to exit the country

  356. Hi Deepak, hope your doing great. I just need a little help. We are living in Abu Dhabi with my wife and my son. I’m their principal sponsor and I have Dubai Visa before under my company. I resigned last month and got a new job under abu dhabi Visa. I cancelled my wife and my son visa and their last day is today nov. 22 for status change.Unfortunately, my PRO was not able to finish my residence visa and he will give it to me sunday so i can apply for new visa of my wife and son. My wife went vacation last week . so i will be paying overstaying for my son only. my question is for the change status of my son i will pay 550 right? plus his overstaying. Will it go straight to resident stamping of his visa or will he be issued pink visa? For my wife i think I will apply again her re-entry permit since she’s in Philippines on vacation. Kindly let me know the right procedure. Thanks you very much. God Bless

  357. Hi Deepak,

    First of all I appreciate ur great job, really helpful for people like us. I am currently on a tourist visa. and Im planning to apply for residence visa in my wife’s sponsorship as she is a teacher , with a salary of 4500..we have all the documents except tenancy which we are still trying to get, But my visit visa is expiring in two days. will it be a problem to apply after that? can i do so? I appreciate ur urgent response. Thanks in advance

  358. Dear deepak
    i planed bring my wife here,I earned monthly salary is 4500 plus i get higher education allowance 800, as per uae norms this salary is enough to bring my family here. pls send reply as soon as.

    1. Dear Deepak,

      I have rented room and having tenancy contract from Sharjha.

      But my visa from abu dhabi,Now I want to bring my family to UAE.
      Any problem will happen attaching sharjha tenancy contract applying for visa or I have to search new house in abu dhabi
      .
      Pls help me and as soon as you reply is highly appreciated.

      1. Hi Bharathi, You can bring your family. no issue.However attested tenancy contract should be in the name of the sponsor.

        1. Dear Mr.Deepak,
          Greetings.
          I have a query regarding the topic you are discussing.
          My husband currently having an offer from Abu dhabi with salary 4500 (including all benefits) + familty insurance. His place of work will be Ajman only. But since their corporate office is at Abu dhabi we are thinking the Visa they provide will be Abu Dhabi. With this Salry, will he be able to get Family Status. Also Sharjah Tenancy will be ok for this ?
          Thnaks,
          Ancy

  359. i requst the government to allow issuing employment visa without making an exit. Many people will be benefited.

  360. hello deppak,
    forst of all i would like to appreciate u for such an informative column .

    i am working in RAK, and i want to bring my wife and daughter (1year old) here i had already applied with my PRO for a contract change. can u please tell me how much time it will take for the procedure

    and also can u pls tell me what all documents iwill be necessary once i got the contract change for applying visa
    i have already done the attestation of my marriage certificate

    is it necessary that my wife’s name should be added in my passport

    pls advice me …thanks in advance

  361. Hi, i have valid family visa in Abu dhabi (wife & 3 kids) . Right now they are in india and their 6 months re-entry will expire in few days but visa validity till April 2013. They are not able to come this time. So what my plan is to cancel their visa and apply again in Feb/March 2013.(next school year).
    * Suppose if i cancel their visa, is any issue to apply again within 3 months?
    * Emirates ID not yet applied for family, because they were not here permanently. Will be any fine while cancelling their visa?
    * Is there any option to extent re-entry period from 6 months to 10 months?
    * family must be here in UAE when apply for family visa renewal?
    * Tenancy contract is required at the time of family visa renewal?

    1. * I dont think there is any problem you can apply the visa
      * No there wont be a fine because they are outside the country
      * Instead of doing all the other formalities there is one option you can go to immigration and ask for the reentry permit they will issue one document. You need to submit that document to the airport immigration whey they enter to UAE
      * No need
      * Yes you should have your tenancy contract in your name. This is must

    2. Hi Deepak
      Thank you very much for your information.
      can i request re-entry permit even after the completion of 9 moths of exit?
      Any way emirates ID fine will charge to me 4*AED1000 at the time of visa renewal.

      1. Yes but better to check with the immigration since the rules are changing day by day.

  362. Hi, Deepak

    My VISA Stampd in dubai. And working with Abudhabi.7 months is completed. and now i am planning to bring my wife and child to abudhabi. so shall i applied for visa for my wife and son,. is required to get any NOC letter from my employer for this…. pleas let me know . with hope

  363. Dear! I have abudhabi visa. But i want to be stay with family in Sharjah. So please advice me the procedure which i have to follow.

    Thanks in Advance

    1. You can stay in Sharjah. To apply family visa you need to go to the Abu Dhabi Immigration. Before you sponsor your family make sure you have your tenancy contract of your apartment and other documents required.

  364. hello deepak, from where we can get the temporary medical insurance for a relative to apply for visit visa???

    1. while applying visit visa you need to have travel insurance you will get when you apply your visa. It is better to check with the travel agency as they have options.

  365. Hi Deepak,
    My wife is in visit visa in Abu Dhabi. I need the health insurance for her because she needs some medical test which are very expensive. in this case, can I get the temporory health insurance for her, or what is the solution for me.. please reply sooon…

    1. there is travel insurance you can go for that…but not any other insurance coz your wife doesnt have residence visa in dubai. Also I do not know to what extent will travel insurance cover the expenses. however, you can try.

  366. is their any workaround for the tenancy contract ??
    I am planning on free zone company

  367. Hi Deepak,

    I have a Freezone Visa. I want to bring my wife now. My salary is AED 5200/ – and i work as a Purchaing coordinator. But my designation in my visa is of Data Entry Operator. Can i apply for family visa? Is the designation a problem for that?? Please reply..

  368. Dear Deepak, I want to know if I have abu Dhabi visa and tenancy contract in sharjah(i rented home in sharjah). Can I still bring my wife & daughter. Or do i need to have tenancy contact in abu dhabi, I mean I need to have home rented in abu dhabi.

    thanks in advance.

  369. hi Deepak,
    Just want to know that, im applying for my wife visa, my salary is above 7K, i stay in dubai with my elder bro in 2 bedroom hall flat which is given by the compnay to my bro. and also want to know i have a marriage cretificate which is attessted from everywhere should i translated it into arabic also and attessestion is requrid on the translated cretificate also…please reply me fast coz im going to apply within this 2 days coz tenency contract is getting over on 28th oct 12…

    1. to apply spouse visa you need to have tenancy agreement in your name.
      You should have the attested marriage certificate.Then you can translate(LEGAL translation) into arabic no need for attestation to the arabic one.

  370. i want my daughter visit me here in abu dhabi, what is the requirements and how much the salary needed? I’m from Philippines

    1. to sponsor daughter on visit visa: Visa application form – obtain at the typing center at the immigration department (DNRD). Including clear personal photo of the sponsored person approved by the sponsors or authorized signatories (signed and stamped)

      Resident’s passport with valid UAE residence visa.
      Resident’s labor contract or salary certificate as proof of minimum salary. (The monthly salary should not be less than Dhs. 4000 in case of wife sponsorship, and Dhs. 6000 in case of first relatives sponsorship)—–CHECK THIS. AS THIS KEEPS ON CHANGING.
      Proof of relationship of family member, documents will probably need to be attested.
      Proof of medical / health / accident insurance for the visitor.
      Copy of visitor’s passport (should be valid for at least 6 months after expected date of entry to the UAE).
      Refundable deposit (might be AED 1000 or AED 2000 – different information seen).
      Minimum salary requirement as follows (treat figures as approximate)

      1. i want my daughter visit me here in abu dhabi, what is the requirements and how much the salary needed? I’m from Philippines

  371. Hi Deepak
    You are doing a great job by providing the information’s in a step by step.
    I am an Abudhabi resident.
    Can you please tell me if I cannot provide the tenancy contract with a stamp from Baladiya (Municipality) at the time of stamping of my wife’s visa what will happen?
    (Consider I have done all previous steps other than this visa stamping.)

    Thanks In Advance

    1. Residency department requires the tenancy contract to be stamped at Baladiya. Most probably they will ask you to get the tenancy contract with a stamp from Abu Dhabi Municipality/Baladiya.

      1. If I cannot provide tenancy contract with a stamp / I cannot succeed the visa stamping, can my wife go back to my India?

        1. Hi Robert,

          what hapend to your wife visa? is it stamped? Because I am facing similiar situition. Please answer me urgently. Thanks

  372. HI, Im working for semi government company in abu dhabi, what i want to know is should i have to apply for ma spuse visa on my own or i have to submit the documents to my company PRO? and how about the total cost for getting the visas?

    1. If you have the family status in your employment contract then you can give the documents to your PRO or else you can go yourself to the immigration and you can get the reimbursement from the company. The total approximate cost will be 2500 AED, but please do check with the authorities.

  373. My husband is working in Dubai as Copywriter in an advertising agency but in his Visa it is said as ‘Archives Clerk’. He has the salary as you have mentioned in your article. But the post in his visa, will it matter at the time for issuing family visa? He has not got his Emirates Id will they ask for it with other documents?

    1. designation doesn’t matter ..but he should have salary 4k plus accommodation. Emirates id is must.

  374. Hi Deepak

    U are doing a great job by displaying such a wonderful information in a step wise manner.

    hats of t u!

    Can u tell me the Original Birth and Marriage Cetificate in English does need a Legal Translation in Arabic to apply at Abudhabi for Family Visa?

    Do i need a NOC from the Company(PVT FIRM) to bring my family while I am the sponsor?

    Thanks In Advance

    1. Yes. The marriage certificate needs to translated in Arabic by a legal legal translator or by courts to apply family visa. If you are sponsored by your company, you separately do not require any NOC from company for family visa application. You will be sponsoring the family.

  375. Hi, My self Milap Bhatt. My VISA Stampd in dubai. And working with Abudhabi. on outsource. almost 2 years is completed. and now i am gong to change my company. so shall i applied for visa for my wife and son , when i join the new comapny or shall i have to wait for some time. is there any reules. pleas let me know . with hope

  376. i’m an employ working in a govt hosp in abudhabi.my salary is 9000 per month plus housing allowance of 70,000 per year.i went to apply for visit visa of 3 months for my mother.but they rejected the request telling my salary is only 9000,needs 10,000 to apply for the same.why like this.whats the actual thing.before i went for maid visa.same they told.whats the actual requirement?

  377. Can I bring my 5 year old dependent child to abu dhabi on a single status? I do not have marriage certificate to submit.

    1. This will depend on your nationality. Please do let me know your nationality. Are you a single parent?

    2. No. to sponsor you need to have marriage certificate (attested). However, I am also told that depending on certain nationalities, this requirement could be waived. Please contact Abu Dhabi residency department.

  378. i need family visa to bring my wife in Abui Dhabi wht can i do?pls answer me asoon as possible,,waiting reply

      1. I am planning to move to new company. My new & old company is from Abu Dhabi. Recently my wife came on visit visa and wanted to convert under my sponsporship. I have few question:-
        1) if i do it now with my current visa do i have to do entire process again for my wife when i get new visa from new compnay/sponsor?
        2) Is there a way to keep on hold and update?
        3) I need to get Medical insurance for my wife to process resident visa in Abu dhabi so if i pay the premium now, will i have to pay again for insurance once i get my new visa from new compnay/sponsor?

        Thank you for your assistance

        1. Akshay,
          1. Yes, I think so.
          2. I am not sure as this was cancelled the last time I inquired. The rules change. So please ask immigration.
          3. No, you could keep the same insurance.

  379. I want apply family for my wife are i need noc from company, bcz i take in my own sponser i have only company salary certificate in original.

    1. Dear Deepak,

      I appreciate the comprehensive information posted by you.

      I have free accommodation in Abu Dhabi and a letter from the company mentioning “Family Accomodation” in arabic.

      would that be acceptable for family visa if i attach that letter and a copy of Tenancy Agreement (in the name of COMPANY)

      Regards,

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