To sponsor a family, it is necessary to have a valid residency visa and meet certain basic requirements: a minimum salary of 4,000 dirhams (or 3,000 dirhams plus accommodation). If your dependents have reached 18 years of age, they need to undergo a medical examination at one of the accredited health centers in the UAE.
Sponsoring a spouse. Firstly, you must ensure that if you are sponsoring your spouse, you have a certified marriage certificate in Arabic (or a translated version into Arabic). Currently, the UAE allows residents to bring their families, provided that certain conditions are met.
Thus, the primary requirements for sponsorship are as follows. Don't forget that paperwork can be useful! Sponsoring children. Sons: you can sponsor your son until 25 years of age, but if he has special needs (sons with disabilities), the age limit does not apply. Daughters: you can sponsor your daughter regardless of her age as long as she is unmarried.
What about newborns? If your baby is born in the UAE, do not forget to apply for their residency visa within 120 days to avoid fines. Their visas are valid for one year, but they can be renewed annually.
Documents that you will need: [list of documents]. If your residency visa is canceled, similarly your family's visas will be canceled. This may require effort, but in the end, it is worth it to have your family around you.
Protected children and special cases: even your parents can be sponsored! And remember that timely compliance with all requirements prevents penalties.
Now you are all set to bring your loved ones to the UAE! Remember that you may need to provide proof of your familial relationship, such as a certified marriage certificate and photographs. Don't forget about the 6-month timeframe for visa extensions or cancellations for your dependents. However, for this, you will need 'proof of relationship' from the biological parent, as well as a deposit for each child.
Family first, and for many migrants from South-East Asian countries, being close to their loved ones is a great motivation.
Good luck!
