Family is important and to be away from them in a foreign land is disheartening for many people. Every person away from their homeland would love to bring their family to the country they work. In UAE, like any other country, there are certain formalities that we have to abide by to bring our family.
To obtain a UAE visa for your family, you will need to follow a specific process and meet certain requirements. Firstly its sponsorship eligibility, you must be eligible to sponsor your family members as the primary applicant. In general, you must have a residency visa that is currently active and earn at least the minimum wage specified by UAE authorities. Male foreign workers must earn at least AED 4,000 per month or AED 3,000 per month with accommodation. Additionally, all family members who are over 18 have to pass a medical fitness test taken at a government-approved health center in the UAE.
Passport copies of the family member/s being sponsored
Duly attested marriage / birth certificates and Arabic translation
Passport-size pictures of the family members being sponsored
A copy of the sponsor’s employment contract
proof of the monthly salary the sponsor earns and
accommodation proof in UAE.
Then, you must submit an entry permit application to let your family members into the UAE before they come to join you. You may also apply for 30 / 60-day visit visa and then process the dependent visa. Both options will allow you enough time to finish the family visa application in Dubai.
If Dubai is the place you are interested in working then certain documents had to be attested like educational certificates, professional qualifications, employment contracts, and experience letters. By getting your credentials attested, you may be reassured that companies and government entities in Dubai will accept your educational and professional qualifications.
If you are planning to move to Dubai with your family, certain documents like marriage certificates, birth certificates, Police-clearance certificates and other family-related certificates may require attestation.
Business-related documents such as company incorporation papers, commercial contracts, power of attorney or legal translation. For legal compliance and conducting business in Dubai, attesting these documents is crucial.
Once the visa is approved and your family members have entered UAE, they must go through a medical examination at a hospital or medical facility that has been authorised. After passing the medical examination, individuals should apply for an Emirates ID card, which is a required form of identity for residents of the UAE.
It is possible to renew a family visa for the UAE at least 30 days before it expires. Because family visas are dependent on the sponsor, they will likewise be invalid if the sponsor’s visa expires or is canceled. Within a specified time frame which is usually 30 days, you must complete the required formalities to attain the residency visa for your family members.
We hope this article was helpful to you and you can connect to us whenever you require any documentation work to be done safely and quickly at Secure Attestation Services.
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