Family visa for employees

If you work in the UAE on an employment visa, you can sponsor your spouse and children — and in some cases your parents. We check your eligibility for free, prepare every document and file with GDRFA / ICP for you.

Government fees from AED 1,103 Government & centre fees

Who can apply

  • Monthly salary of at least AED 4,000, or AED 3,000 with accommodation provided by your employer
  • A valid UAE residence visa and Emirates ID in your name
  • A home suitable for your family (tenancy contract)
  • Sponsoring parents has stricter salary and housing rules — we confirm the current ones for your case

Documents you will need

  • Your passport, residence visa and Emirates ID
  • Salary certificate or employment contract
  • Tenancy contract for your home
  • Passports and photos of each family member
  • Attested marriage certificate (for your spouse)
  • Attested birth certificates (for your children)

Not sure about a document? Send a photo on WhatsApp and we will check it.

How it works

  1. 1

    Free eligibility check

    Tell us who you want to sponsor. We check your salary, housing and documents — free.

  2. 2

    Send documents on WhatsApp

    Photos or PDFs are enough. We prepare, translate and type every form.

  3. 3

    We file with GDRFA / ICP

    Your application goes in through the official channels; we follow it daily.

  4. 4

    Medical, Emirates ID, done

    We book the medical and biometrics, and stay with you until the Emirates IDs arrive.

What it costs

Example: spouse and one child, inside the UAE

Adult

AED 2,656
  • Entry permit (inside UAE)AED 989
  • Change of statusAED 630
  • Visa stampingAED 410
  • Emirates ID – 2 yearsAED 354
  • Medical test – normalAED 273

Child

AED 2,383
  • Entry permit (inside UAE)AED 989
  • Change of statusAED 630
  • Visa stampingAED 410
  • Emirates ID – 2 yearsAED 354
  • AdultAED 2,656
  • ChildAED 2,383

Total government fees

AED 5,039
  • FamilyEase service fee (2 people)AED 798
  • Total you payAED 5,837
  • Sponsoring parents? Health insurance is required and stricter salary and housing rules apply. Insurance is quoted separately.

Estimate based on government fees as of 19 October 2026. Fees are set by the authorities and can change; we confirm the final amount before you pay.

Calculate for your family

Questions about this visa

Do I need to visit your office?

No. You send your documents on WhatsApp or email and we do the rest. Your family only goes out for the medical test (18 and over) and the Emirates ID fingerprints, and we book both for you.

Can I apply while my family is still outside the UAE?

Yes. We get the entry permit first; your family flies in on it, then we complete the medical, Emirates ID and residence. Applying from outside also skips the change-of-status fee.

How long does a family visa take?

Once your documents are complete and attested, most family visas are done within one to two weeks, including medical and Emirates ID. Attestation of certificates from abroad can take longer, so start that first.

Until what age can my son and daughter stay on my visa?

Sons can be sponsored until they turn 25. Unmarried daughters can stay on your sponsorship with no age limit. Children with a disability can be sponsored at any age.

Does my marriage or birth certificate need attestation?

Yes, if it was issued outside the UAE. It needs the stamps of your home country and the UAE embassy there, then the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We can arrange all of it.

Can my wife or husband work on a family visa?

Yes. A spouse on a family visa can work once their employer gets them a work permit; they do not need to change their visa.

Is there a sticker in the passport?

No. UAE residence is digital and linked to the Emirates ID. You receive the e-visa and the Emirates ID card — nothing is stamped in the passport.

What if the application is rejected?

That is why we check eligibility before filing. The decision is always the authorities', and some government fees are not refundable — we tell you the risk upfront if your case is unusual.