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Family Visa Dubai
Bringing your family with you when relocating your business to Dubai is just as important as establishing your business. If you have a valid UAE resident visa, it may be possible to sponsor your spouse, children or other dependants.
At Dubai Pivot, we take care of the family visa process as well as your wider business setup. Our aim is to ensure that everything is handled correctly and efficiently from the beginning.
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Family Visa Cost in Dubai
Having an accurate understanding of family visa costs in Dubai is an important part of planning your relocation. Costs will vary depending on the number of dependents you are sponsoring, the type of application and the processing route. At Dubai Pivot, we will ensure you have an accurate understanding of costs, avoiding unexpected expenses during the process.
There are requirements that you must meet beyond the costs of the visa. The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs manage the family visa process in Dubai. As the sponsor, you must meet certain conditions ahead of your family members being issued their visa and residency permit.
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To sponsor a family member in Dubai as a UK business owner, you must meet these requirements:
- Hold a valid UAE resident visa
- Have a minimum monthly income of AED 4,000
- Provide suitable accommodation for your family members
- Provide documentation evidencing your relationship to the applicant
The documents required to apply for a Dubai family visa are:
- Passport copies of the sponsor and applicants
- Passport-sized photos of each applicant
- Completed application forms
- Evidence of accommodation
- Documents proving the family relationship
Following approval, applicants must complete the residence process, including obtaining a UAE residence permit and an Emirates ID. These visas are typically valid for 2-3 years.
At Dubai Pivot, we take care of the documentation and communicate with authorities for you, allowing you to focus on your business. We understand the difficulties of managing this process from the UK while setting up a business.
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The cost of a family visa in Dubai varies based on the number of applicants and the type of application. At Dubai Pivot, we will ensure you have a full understanding of costs before starting the process.
Sons can be sponsored until 25 and unmarried daughters have no age limit. At Dubai Pivot, we will tailor our advice to your families specific requirements.
Yes. Every family member over the age of 18 must pass a medical fitness test. These tests look for conditions such as AIDS and tuberculosis.
Usually, the family visa process takes around 2 to 4 weeks. But, this varies depending on the GDRFA and individual applications.