United Arab Emirates family route
1 current source-backed family 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 |
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 |
Official sources
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