Who this guide is for
Residents planning to sponsor eligible spouses, children or parents. Sponsorship and eligibility requirements depend on visa category, issuing emirate and the applicable current authority rules.
Before applying
Confirm the sponsor’s residence status and the intended issuing emirate. Prepare passport copies, photos, sponsor residence and identity documents, relationship evidence and accommodation or income records where required. Attestation and translation may be needed.
Typical application stages
Check eligibility → submit entry permit or relevant residence application → complete status change if applicable → medical fitness where required → Emirates ID registration → residence issuance. Actual steps differ by case.
Costs and timing
Government fees, medical tests, insurance, Emirates ID and professional services can vary. Request an itemized quotation rather than relying on a fixed total.
Official UAE government resources
Dubai-issued immigration applications: GDRFA Dubai official website ↗
Other Emirates and Emirates ID: ICP Smart Services official portal ↗
Requirements and processing routes vary by service and emirate. Check the current official authority instructions before filing.
Next steps
Review your category, prepare the required documents and request an itemized estimate. SMART VISA provides private application guidance and is not a UAE government authority.
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Official verification: Dubai family residency: GDRFA family residence service. Other emirates: ICP Smart Services.