UAE residence visa for parents or parents in law
Most of the expatriates have their parents in the home country who would like to relocate to UAE. A UAE resident can apply for the visa for their parents to live in the UAE. Most of the parents in their old age would love to be with their children or grand children.
Eligibility to apply for UAE residence visa for parents
To be eligible to apply for UAE residence visa for parents, the sponsor or UAE resident expatriate must be holding valid UAE residence visa and have a minimum salary of AED 6,000 with accommodation or AED 7,000 without accommodation. This visa is renewable every year.
The new regulations mention that both the parents need to be sponsored, ie both your father and mother need to be sponsored and you must furnish the proof that you are the sole provider and that there is no one to take care of them in your home country. If one of your parents is diseased or is separated, then a valid and attested proof is necessary for the same. A medical insurance is a must with a minimum coverage of AED 600 per annum.
Documents required for UAE entry visa for parents:
• Duly Typed application form at a registered typing centre.
• Original passport of sponsor (UAE resident).
• Passport copy of parents & 1 photo each.
• Proof of relationship is to be obtained from your embassy/consulate attesting both relationship and that you are sole provider for your parents.
• Copy of job contract for the sponsor or salary certificate from employer.
In addition, you require a 2 bed room apartment along with the electricity and water bill. The tenancy contract has to be stamped at Land Department in Dubai and respective departments.
Procedure to obtain UAE Entry Visa:
Below are the procedures to obtain UAE entry visa:
• Take the documents and go to General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai. Submit along with a letter from your side appealing on humanitarian grounds for entry visa for your parents. Enclose copies of all above documents along with your contact numbers. The Approval Committee will either confirm or reject your application within two weeks. If approved, go to next step.
• Have a registered typist complete the form after paying the fees. This will take a maximum of 15 minutes.
• Go to the residency section of DNRD and hand in the documents.
• Entry Permit will be sent by Empost usually within 48 hours, or if you have applied for urgent visa, then you should receive it from the counter in a few minutes. This is the pink colored sheet of paper with relevant details.
Fees applicable for UAE entry visa:
Fees for UAE entry visa are standard:
- AED 5,000 refundable deposit (keep receipt safely for renewal or reimbursement, as this is paid back only when the visa is cancelled or in case your parent dies)
- AED 110 application fee + typing centre fee (or pay AED 100 more for urgent application)
Convert entry visa to residence visa for parents. Once your parents enter the country with the entry visa, you must convert it to a residency visa no later than 60 days from the date of entry.
Documents required for UAE residence visa for parents:
• Application form & 3 photos of parent
• Original passport of parents and sponsor
• Original entry permit
• Health card or medical insurance policy for parents
• Refundable deposit receipt
• Original job contract or salary certificate of the sponsor
Fees for UAE Residence Visa for parents :
- AED 110 residency fees each year + typing centre fee
- AED 100 urgent application (optional)
- AED 10 Empost fees
Procedure for UAE Residence Visa for parents:
• Do a health check-up and obtain a medical card.
• Take the documents and go to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai.
• Have one of the typists there complete the form for you after paying the fees.
• Go to the residency section and hand in the documents.
• The passport/s with the residency visa stamp will be sent to you through Empost.
The same procedure is applicable for parents in law.
Follow these steps for a speedy visa process. Cut the agents or middlemen. Apply and get UAE residence visa for your parents yourself.
Source: dubai.ae
Moiz Merchant
Sep 14. 2012
Dear Deepak thanks a lot for providing detailed information on the procedure of sponcering parrents resident VISA in UAE. This information will be a very helpful to me. I wanted to have one clarification from you which is on the salary, as you have mentioned it should be 7000 p/m without company accomodation however i have heard but not sure how much true it is that the monthly salary should be 10000. Please advice on this.
Deepak M
Sep 14. 2012
Rules are changing day by day for sponsoring family visa. Please check in immigration directly as I do not want to create confusion for you.
babudas
Sep 12. 2012
hi,
my son in law is working in Abu dhabi.He wanted to bring his father in law and mother in law.Previousley we were here with Dubai resident visa.
Now he changed Abudhabi visa.He went to Au dhabi immigration for resident visa.They said no resident visa take visit.so he took visit.now we r here on visit.It is going to finish.we have to stay here.
how pls give me some information.
thanks with rgds
Babu das
Muzammil
Sep 11. 2012
Hi Deepak, I am working in dubai as a Software Engineer having salary above 7000 alhamdulillah. My father expired 17 years back, my mother could manage staying in india to date. But now she needs my care, now she can’t stay in india alone. I want to call her in residence visa, my wife & child stays with me in sharjah in 1BHK. For my mother i will take 2BHK insha allah. My one brother is in Abu dhabi & other one in delhi, both are bachelors. So plz tell me what should i do.
Dharmesh Vyas
Sep 10. 2012
Hi Deepak,
Nice information, actually i am struggling to get my parents visa.
I have 11000 salary and applied for parents visa last week.
after 3 days received a call from committee and they said we are rejecting your application bcoz you have 2 kids and 2 bhk flat, you need 3 bhk flat as per family size.
Now, i thought to go for 3 bhk flat and reapply, so i called on same number, and now he said, your parent’s age is below 60, which means they are not your dependent, they can take care themselves, so even if u get 3 bhk, we won’t approve your visa
any tips may help me, do they have only 1 committee and same person in charge? or if i will try with other office, there will be other committee and they may approve my visa??
thanks,
Baber
Sep 08. 2012
Hi,I have Sharjah visa with 5500 salary n I want to sponsor my mother she is widow n alone in our native country.i have two bedroom apartment so can I sponsor my mom n what are the legal formalities.i heard that in Sharjah parents visas r close for some reason so plz kindly advise me what should I do.thnx
Ali S
Sep 08. 2012
Hi deepak , my dad passed away recently and i want to sponsor my mum , im the only child so she is dependent on me , my salary is AED 7500.00 . . i am living in a studio apartment with a monthly rent basis which means the contract is in the name of the landlord not in mine since im paying him monthly , will I be able to sponsor her on humanitarian grounds ?
Mohamed Asif
Sep 12. 2012
My dad passed away recently and i want to sponsor my mum , im the only child so she is dependent on me , my salary is AED 7600.00 . . i am living in a Villa Apartment having seperate small room with a monthly rent basis which means the contract is in the name of the landlord not in mine since im paying him monthly , will I be able to sponsor her on humanitarian grounds ?
Marwa
Sep 06. 2012
Hello, my mom is living in Dubai with me & I was wondering is there any way I can get medical insurance for her, she is about 64 years.
Dhanya
Sep 02. 2012
Hi Deepak,
My husband wish to sponsor resident Visa for my mother. My father is no more. My husband qualify for the criteria of salary but we are staying in studio flat in Abu dhabi .
Queries:
1. She is with my brother and wish to have here in Abu Dhabi for my delivery for taking care of me. Is this a valid reason for applying for her Visa.
2. Where and how do I apply for the Visa
3. Her name appear in my passport but not in my husband passport , What I should I do .
4. What all procedure I have to do to apply her visa
Please advice me.
Thanks
Dhanya
Ahmed
Sep 01. 2012
Hi Deepak,
I going to obtain residence visa for my new born baby in India from Abu Dhabi.
Could you please let me know if the child can enter from Dubai / Sharjah port considering that he will be entering in UAE for the first time.
In other words, can some one with Abu Dhabi residence visa enter from other ports in UAE while landing for the first time.
Thanks and Regards,
Deepak M
Sep 01. 2012
Yes. They can enter through any international airports in the UAE.
vipul vikash
Aug 28. 2012
Hi Deepak,
Firstly ,thank you,your blog is very helpful.I recently got a job and a decent salary to support my family.so I applied for my wife’s visa(spouse sponser) and I got the pink visa.we are awaiting her medical certificate and her emirates id application is done.I wanted to know what further papers WILL they ask for stamping the passport.Do I again have to submit my tenancy contract and so on.I’am asking this coz my landlord gave me a support paper called tauteek(excuse me the spelling error) but that paper has expiry date of 2nd sept ,so by the time I wait for daman card to be issued by my company ,it will surpass the expiry date and will that be an issue during STAMPING.So its really important to know if i again have to submit my tenancy contract.
thank you,
Vipul
Deepak M
Aug 28. 2012
dont think so…..they will ask again for all the documents. However, you may try to seek information from higher authorities.
Sethi
Aug 27. 2012
Hi Deepak,
I wish to sponsor my resident Visa for my parents. They are retired. I qualify all the criteria of salary and 2 bed room appartment.
Queries:
1. I am a single parent and wish to have them in Dubai for their support in taking care of my son. Is this a valid reason for applying for their Visa.
2. Where and how do I apply for the Visa
3. Their names appear in my passport, do I still need to get an affidavit from the Indian Counsulate in Dubai that they are my parents.
4. Once they get a resident Visa, can we travel to Oman for tourist purposes, or is there a minimum time that needs to be spent in Dubai before traveling to any of the other GCC nations.
Appreciate your advice.
Regards
Sethi
Deepak M
Aug 28. 2012
Hi Sethi, Please find my replies appended to your query below:
1. I am a single parent and wish to have them in Dubai for their support in taking care of my son. Is this a valid reason for applying for their Visa.- Yes
2. Where and how do I apply for the Visa-typing centre and immigration
3. Their names appear in my passport, do I still need to get an affidavit from the Indian Counsulate in Dubai that they are my parents.-Yes
4. Once they get a resident Visa, can we travel to Oman for tourist purposes, or is there a minimum time that needs to be spent in Dubai before traveling to any of the other GCC nations.-No need…can travel
alejandro
Jan 08. 2013
Hi. I am a single parent, unmarried man. I would like to take my daughter with me here in Dubai.What are the necessary requirements I need to prepare
Deepak M
Jan 10. 2013
to sponsor you need to have attested marriage certificate. However, in certain cases, immigration may consider visa. Please check with DNRD or respective departments
Angela
Aug 25. 2012
Hi Deepak, firstly congratulations on the great advice that you have been sharing, it’s indeed heartening to know that atleast someone can provide appropriate guidance. I am wanting to sponsor my parents to Dubai , I have an approximate salary of 14 k , however the tenancy contract( 2 bhk ) is on my husbands name… Is this acceptable ? Appreciate your advise and thanks in advance..
Deepak M
Aug 26. 2012
From my discussion with few people, Immigration may consider your request. But the requirement as per law is to have tenancy contract in the name of the sponsor for the 2BHK. Do visit a higher authority at Immigration before processing your application. Principally as I informed, tenancy contract need to be in the name of the sponsor.
Amit
Aug 25. 2012
Hi Deepak, I have just received a job offer from a multinational company located in Sharjah. Currently I have 6 years of experience after graduation. The offer includes a monthly salary of 5000 AED (Basic 2800, Housing allowance 2000, and meal allowance 200)plus 22 days of paid vacation along with health and life insurance and annual return air ticket. Can I get vegetarian food easily in Sharjah? If yes how much it costs? 2000 AED is sufficient for housing allowance?
My current pay in India is 25000 INR and monthly saving 18000 INR.
For those who lived in Sharjah, what would you think of this order considering the cost of living and the level of experience I have? I really would like to go but cannot decide if this is sufficient for a decent living.
Please reply with genuine answer. Thanks a lot in advance!
Deepak M
Aug 25. 2012
Thank you Amit for contacting me.
AED 5000 is considered a decent salary for bachelor.
You should consider below points:
1. Accommodation in Sharjah is not as expensive as in Dubai. But getting a 1Bedroom can be a challenge for bachelors. The rents per annum can range from 20K above for a decent one.
2. IF you share accommodation you can live a comfortable life for AED 2000.
3.Transport-Is the company providing transport? IF not additional charges will be applicable.
Company is supposed to bear visa costs of employees. Emirates id is an additional one time cost of AED300.
But let me warn you that there are temptations to spend here on electronics and other luxuries. If you can control your urges, you can save 3000 per month easily.
If you feel that this is a good company, you may go ahead. Congratulations!
Khing ilumin
Aug 24. 2012
Hi Mr.Deepak i have a resident visa issued in dubai.can i apply a fathers visa for my daughter in sharjah municipality?because im staying in sharjah near the immigration office so it will be easier for me.
Deepak M
Aug 25. 2012
No you can not sponsor visa for your daughter in Sharjah when you have Dubai visa. You will need to apply it through Dubai-DNRD(Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department). Visa sponsorship is possible within the respective emirates.
RAM
Aug 21. 2012
In Sharjah, i heard that there are occupation restriction to sponsor a child. What is the category as i want to sponsor my new born child? my salary is 4700 as Computer Operator Visa and working in Sharjah.
sia
Aug 19. 2012
hi dear actualy i want to apply visa for my mother *she is Widow* and alone ..
and i have sharjah visa my salary is like 4.1 and i have 1bedroom flat can i apply for my mother visa and if yes then which document actuly i need and its confirm that in sharjah deposit is also 5K because some1 told me its 20k
and 1 more think people they need bank statement an only they check salary certificate
and is there any restrition for designation also :/
plz rely as soon as possible
Deepak M
Aug 22. 2012
Yes there are certain formalities in each emirates to sponsor family. For sure you need 2 bhk apt
sia
Aug 26. 2012
thanks dear actualy mean thing is that my manager told me if u r respt and underwriter they will not give wise there is some categories so please cane u help me out for this they are giving visa only managing post or is there any list….
Deepak M
Aug 26. 2012
I did not understand your query. Please do not use abbreviations. Repost your complete query.
Name (required)
Sep 03. 2012
actually i want to ask that is there any Restrictions about Designation to apply mother or parests visa ? someone said that only manager level person they can apply for paresnts visa if your are receptionist or clerk you can’t apply for paresnts visa is it true ?
Deepak M
Oct 15. 2012
es there are certain formalities in each emirates to sponsor family. For sure you need 2 bhk aptز i dont think you can apply visa for your mother…they need 2 bhk flat and salary 10K.
Rizwan
Aug 14. 2012
I think in Abu Dhabi they are simply refusing the parents visa. I have personally visted the authority office and they clearly say, “Now not possible”. Means previously it was allowed but now not possible…. I wish some one correct me..
Johny
Jul 20. 2012
Hi,
I am holding Sharjah residence visa and wish to bring my mother (she is widow) on residence visa. What are formalities and documents required to obtain the same. Meanwhile, I heard that Naturalization dept has stopped to issuing residence visa for parents. Let me know what is the current status.
Thank u.
Deepak M
Jul 22. 2012
5,536.69 Approximately. It should be paid before you sign the cancellation papers as it is written on it. if you have got any loan it will be directly credited to your bank account. do confirm this with your HR or a competent lawyer. Details here are just a guidance.
Hugh & Ada
Jul 17. 2012
Dear Sir,
We have been sponsored by our daughter and granted a residency visa since December 2012. It was quite difficult for us to get them and I must say they were given almost on compassionate ground. We are holding British passport and could stay here unconditional for 30 days Because our daughter is our only child, we depend on her financially and psychologically, therefore, we would like to live with her as long as she works in Abu Dhabi. We would like to ask your expertise advice that if it is possible for us to renew our residency visa this December and the chance and procedures for such renewal.
Many thanks
Hugh & Ada
Deepak M
Jul 17. 2012
Hi Hugh and Ada, the question you have posed is a tough one. I Certainly can not advice you on whether you could renew your visas. Everything actually depends on the department officers. If your visa is rejected for some reason, make a strong case and approach the department manager or higher authority. Your daughter must prove that only she can take care of you and you do not have any other children. She must have a minimum 2 bedroom house with a decent salary. In most of the cases, your visa should be approved as your daughter is the only support you have. Renewal procedures are same as a fresh application. I wish you all the best and pray that you get your visa renewed.
Sunshine
Jul 17. 2012
Hi deepak, Am a housewife under my husband’s sponcer ship. My mother is a widow can I sponcer her? Or does my husband need to do it? He earns well above the 6000 aed.
Deepak M
Jul 17. 2012
You can not sponsor but your husband can try.
Nibin
Jul 16. 2012
Hai , i am working in abudhabi AED9000 salary . we submvit here residence visa for mother . we have all documents , she is widow.
we tried more 6 times immigaration , they saying stop parents visa . we took 2 times 90 days visit and show the immigation people all doucuments . He didn’t check my files. what’s new documents they need , where i go get a visa
Deepak M
Jul 16. 2012
If the authorities have rejected your repeated request, there is not much I could advise. Excuse me on this.
rahul
Jul 14. 2012
Hi, if parents are old is beyond 65 yes age , is it still possible to sponsor them..any other problems in this case.
Is health insurance mandatory and available for citizens older than 65 yes age
Deepak M
Jul 15. 2012
You can sponsor them. Yes health insurance is mandatory to all.
shaikh
Jul 08. 2012
HI, My parents dont get along well with eachother and my mom is quite lonely at home. I have siblings but they are not well to do and live in smaller apaprtments. and finally, she wishes to stay with us in Dubai rather than anywhere else.
I wish to only sponsor my mother, is it possible? Is it feasible even to try getting a residence VISA or should I stick to longterm (3 months) commercial visa’s.
is it possible to get things done by hiring an agent?
Deepak M
Jul 09. 2012
It will be a very difficult task to sponsor only one of your parents. You need to sponsor both your parents if they are alive. This is not allowed under parent sponsorship. Also I am not sure whether long term visa is available for parents. You may get only 1 year visa. On the other hand if your parents are divorced or separated, you need documentary proof for this.
Mohamed Yacoob
Jun 25. 2012
Thank you very much for your kind information – Could please explain about the status in Abu Dhabi, whether above said information is applicable in AUH also – Kindly confirm
Deepak M
Jul 01. 2012
The process is similar in all emirates but there might be additional documents such as attested tenancy contract and utility bills that you might need to produce.
mwaqarahmad
Apr 15. 2012
thanks a lot, buddy.