United Arab Emirates family reunification visa
1 current source-backed family reunification pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residence visa for family members | A UAE resident employee, investor or business owner with valid residence may sponsor a spouse, unmarried daughters, sons under 25 and people of determination, subject to income and housing conditions. | 2026-07-14 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residence visa for family members | Application fee | 200 AED | Official source |
| Residence visa for family members | Application fee (issuance) | 100 AED | Official source |
| Residence visa for family members | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 2 days | Official source |
| Residence visa for family members | First permit valid for | 120 months | Official source |
| Residence visa for family members | Family member may work | with their own permit | Official source |
| Residence visa for family members | Sponsor's income required | 3,000 AED | Official source |
| Residence visa for family members | Where to apply | online | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Residence visa for family members | The exact ICP service covers the spouse, sons under 25, unmarried daughters and children with special needs of a resident sponsor, and requires the sponsor’s valid residence permit, minimum family income of AED 3,000 with employer housing or AED 4,000 without it, adequate housing and proof of kinship. | Official source |
| Residence visa for family members | The official UAE ICP Services Guide classifies the family-member residence permit as a residence permit without work; family residence status itself does not grant general employment authorization. | Official source |