Checklist to Apply for A Family Visa in The UAE

According to the latest data published by the UN, more than 80 per cent of the UAE population constitutes of foreign nationals. The rapidly progressing business environment in the country offers a promising future for them. In order to accommodate such a diverse foreign population, the UAE government are providing family visas for employees and investors. An expatriate resident in the UAE is eligible for a family sponsorship only if he has a monthly salary of Dh4,000 or Dh3,000 plus accommodation. If he wishes to sponsor his parents, he needs to have a monthly income of Dh20,000.

If you are planning to apply for a family visa in the UAE, here is a checklist to consider:

1. Make your documents ready

• A legally translated and attested marriage certificate
• Original and attested birth certificate copies of children
• Valid passport copies of family members( valid for at least 6 months)
• Passport-sized photographs with white background (ears, forehead,& chin clearly visible)
• A copy of your registered tenancy contract

2. Visit an Amer centre

Once your documents are ready, visit the nearest Amer centre with your original Emirates ID or visit www.amer247.com to apply for an e-visa. Once the process is initiated, you will receive an e-visa in your registered email address within 48 hours.

After receiving the e-visa, you can apply for your family’s residence visa in 3 ways:

• If your family is not in the UAE, a normal e-visa will be issued for entering the country
• If they are already in the country, either on a visit visa or an old residence visa, you may need to exit the country and reenter with the e-visa.
• You can also place a request at the Amer centre for change of visa without exit.

From the typing services desk get a medical test application and Emirates ID application.

3. Perform the medical test

Visit your nearest Dubai Health Authority (DHA)medical fitness centre with the form and perform the medical test. Once the medical results are published, you will be notified via email.

4. Get the Emirates ID

Visit a Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship centre with the following documents:

• Emirates ID application of family members
• Your original Emirates ID
• Photographs of family members

Submit the Emirates ID application and complete the biometrics process.

5. Get a health insurance

Health insurance is mandatory for all who apply for a resident visa in the UAE.

6. Get the visa stamped

The last step is to get your visa stamped on the passport. For that, you need to visit the Amer centre with the following documents:

• Medical fitness report
• Emirates ID application
• Original passport of the family members
• Health insurance documents
• Your (sponsor’s) original Emirates ID

After applying for the passport stamping, you will receive a call from authorized courier service for the collection of passport. Once the stamping is complete, it will be delivered to you through the same courier service.

For Abu Dhabi and other Emirates also, the visa application procedure is almost the same. Here the entry permit or e-visa is referred to as tasheera. You can apply for it either by visiting a typing centre or online. Visit https://echannels.moi.gov.ae and select the ‘Individual Services’ option. After entering your email address, you will receive an email with a registration link. Receive the tasheera within two working days after submission.

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