Family Visa Services in Dubai
Entry Permit for Residence of an Expat Family
Expats know that processing Family Visa in Dubai was not that easy. Now, applicants do not need to visit the immigration office. AMER centers can process family visas if the requirements are complete. You can pay all the charges to AMER centers – courier, file fees, deposits, etc. If any refund is needed, it will be transferred to the sponsor's bank account, and IBAN (International Bank Account Number) is required.
For the online process of family visa services:
Landline: +971 4 396 1284
Mobile: +971 54 701 5931
A visit to the immigration office will only be required if you receive an SMS from them regarding approvals or modification. The applicant will receive an email with an attached, white-colored visa indicating approval. If the applicant needs a pink-colored visa, there is no additional charge, and applicants should visit the GDRFA branch after the approval SMS from immigration. Pink-colored visas are only for applicants from certain countries for clearance from Emigration.
Original documents required for scanning at typing center:
1. One photograph of each sponsored person (white background)
2. Colored Passport copies of children and wife
3. Original Passport and Emirates ID of sponsor
4. Original Marriage Certificate (Attested in UAE Embassy of Home Country and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dubai attestation) with Arabic Legal Translation
5. Original EJARI Certificate (If applicants live out of Dubai, Electricity Bill, and Tenancy contract under sponsor’s name, attested by the Municipality is required)
6. Child’s Original Birth Certificate (Attested in UAE Embassy of Home Country and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dubai attestation) with Arabic Legal Translation
7. Labor contract - can be printed from the website of MOHRE, Tasheel Center, or Typing center, and only passport copy is required (no need for attestation)
8. Original Salary Certificate (Government, Semi-Government, or Freezone Companies Staff)
9. As aforementioned, the sponsor’s IBAN (International Bank Account Number) is required
10. Arabic Confirmation Letter (for daughters 18 years old and above, confirming that she is not married yet, with sponsor’s signature)
11. Applicants should pay fees for visas and file openings at the AMER center. If done, bring the payment receipt for scanning. If the sponsors are Government or Semi-Government staff, they will have a discount on their fees.
Reminders for Applicants out of UAE:
· Family with visas should enter the United Arab Emirates within 60 days after the issued date mentioned on their visa. If not, renewal of visa is required with fee and typing charge. Renewal of visa is only allowed twice.
· From the date of entry or status change, Medical, Visa, and Emirates ID processing should be done within 60 days.
Reminders for applicants INSIDE UAE:
· There will be an application fee if the family is inside UAE with a canceled visa or tourist visa. After the family visa is issued, visit the Typing center and request the 'Status Change' form.
· For Status Change, after visiting the Typing center, collect your receipt of payment, and visit the Immigration Branch with your original passport and visa to collect the Status Change proof.
After your Status Change, fill up the Medical, Emirates ID, and Visa-Stamping forms.
If the sponsor is an INVESTOR or a PARTNER in a company, these are the additional requirements:
· A refundable deposit for each family member. Applicants can refund this upon the visa cancellation of their family/families.
· A copy of Trade License with Partners Page
· Company agreement not lower than AED 70,000
· Last three months’ bank statement
If the sponsor is a mother:
No Objection Certificate from the husband that states that the mother will sponsor the child. If the husband is out of UAE, an Attestation from the UAE Embassy and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dubai is needed.
For the online attestation process:
Landline: +971 4 396 1284
Mobile: +971 54 701 5931
Immigration Clearance from India: Not required for wives on residence visas under husband’s sponsorship.
