United Arab Emirates•AsiaFamily Visa - Spouse Sponsorship
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
1 to 3 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residence visa for spouse of UAE resident. Requires valid marriage certificate and sponsor's residence visa. Valid 1-3 years depending on sponsor.
Spouse visa allows the husband or wife of a UAE resident to obtain residency. UAE recognizes one spouse for the sponsoring party. Muslim residents can sponsor up to two wives under specific conditions. Same-sex marriages not recognized.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
4,000 AED
per year
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Passport photos
Recent biometric photographs
Marriage certificate
Notarized or certified translated Arabic
Medical test
Health examination results
Police clearance
Criminal record certificate
Sponsor Documents
Residence visa copy
Sponsor's valid residence visa
Income proof
Salary certificate or business documents showing AED 4,000+
Employment letter
Sponsor's employment confirmation
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Advantages
- Enables family reunion
- Dependent on sponsor's status
- Low/no additional cost
- Straightforward application
Considerations
- Dependent on sponsor's status
- Requires sponsor income of AED 4,000+
- Automatically expires with sponsor
- Marital status sensitive
Application Process
Verify marriage
Ensure marriage certificate is notarized
Check sponsor eligibility
Confirm sponsor has valid residence visa and meets income
Apply for entry permit
Sponsor applies for spouse entry permit
Travel to UAE
Enter on entry permit
Medical examination
Complete health screening
Register residency
Complete residence registration
Get residence stamp
Receive spouse residence visa
Application Forms
Family Visa Application - Spouse
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