Family / Dependent Visa
Sponsor your spouse, children or eligible parents in the UAE.
Your fee estimate at a glance
Family Visa — Fees & Cost Breakdown
An indicative service-fee example for this category. Government charges and third-party costs vary by emirate, eligibility and application type.
Published government fee examples (Dubai, AED)
Reference: FamilyVisa.ae published October 2026 breakdown. Figures are government-fee examples for the specified application route, not SMART VISA quotations. Medical, file-opening, entry permit and other components differ by route; do not add all example rows together. Authority amounts may change.
Not the total visa or application cost. No government fee or processing time is guaranteed. Final written quotation confirms all applicable line items before proceeding.
Residence sponsorship
Family entry permit, inside-country status change where eligible, residence issuance and renewal.
Who this service is for
Individuals, families or businesses whose circumstances meet the applicable UAE authority rules. We check your situation before suggesting a route.
How SMART VISA helps
We review your enquiry, explain required documentation, coordinate applicable steps and provide a transparent quotation. Official decisions remain with the relevant authorities.
Documents you may need
Exact requirements depend on your nationality, emirate, application category and current UAE rules.
- Sponsor passport and Emirates ID
- valid UAE residence
- salary or employment evidence
- tenancy or accommodation evidence
- attested marriage or birth certificates
- dependants’ passports and photos.
How the application works
Check sponsor eligibility and emirate requirements
prepare relationship documents
select inside/outside UAE route
submit through the relevant channel
complete medical and Emirates ID where applicable
obtain residence approval.
Family / Dependent Visa FAQ
Can I sponsor my parents?
Parent sponsorship has additional conditions and approvals; eligibility must be checked for the relevant emirate.
Do children need medical tests?
Medical fitness requirements depend on age and applicable authority rules.
Can SMART VISA guarantee approval?
No. All approvals and processing decisions are made by the relevant UAE authorities.
Do you serve clients outside Dubai?
Yes. We accept enquiries across all seven UAE emirates; the available procedure depends on the relevant authority.
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