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2-year family visa prices in Dubai

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If you're doing business in the UAE, you can easily bring your entire family with you. The most popular option is a 2-year family visa. In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about this visa, including which family members you can bring and the conditions for doing so. We will also provide a lot of other useful information to help you prepare for your move.

What is a 2-year family visa?
How long is the two-year family visa valid in Dubai?
Who can you sponsor for a UAE family visa?
Requirements for a UAE family visa
Salary requirements for a family visa in the UAE
How much does a 2-year family visa cost in Dubai?
Factors that affect costs
Step-by-step application process
What documents are needed for a family visa in the UAE?
Necessary documents for child visa process
Renewal and validity
Recent updates to visa regulations
Tips from movingo for a hassle-free experience
2-year family visa in Dubai FAQ

What is a 2-year family visa?

2-year family visa allows a UAE resident to sponsor their spouse, children, and sometimes parents so that they can live in Dubai. This option is available to business owners and people who work on a contract basis in the UAE.

How long is the two-year family visa valid in Dubai?

As the name indicates, the visa is valid for two years.

Who can you sponsor for a UAE family visa?

Spouse

This applies equally to both spouses.
In some cases, a Muslim resident may be allowed to sponsor his two wives, provided he meets certain terms and conditions set by ICP.
Sons

Residents can sponsor their male child until they're 25 years old. Male kids with special needs can also be sponsored without any restrictions.
Daughters

An expatriate resident can sponsor his daughter(s) only if she/they are unmarried and of any age.

Parents

Typically, you would sponsor both parents together, unless one is deceased or divorced, in which case you would need official documentation. To qualify, you must meet specific financial requirements (see below).
Stepchildren

This sponsorship will require a deposit per child, as well as a written no-objection certificate from the biological parents. The visas are good for one year.

You can also sponsor a newborn child born in the UAE. You have 120 days to apply for a family visa on his or her behalf.

Requirements for a UAE family visa

Have a valid UAE residence visa.
Meet the minimum salary requirement (see below).
Have a tenancy contract (Ejari) in your name.
Provide attested documents such as marriage and birth certificates.
Ensure that your family members have health insurance.

💡 Note: Family members, male and female, who are sponsored and over the age of 18, need to go through and pass medical exams at approved health centers.

Once you've got your visa and entry clearance for you and your family, and you've moved to the UAE, you've got 60 days to get dependent visas for your family members. During this time, there are a lot of documents and other important things that need to be prepared. You can save a lot of time and stress if you let us take care of your family visa applications.

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Salary requirements for a family visa in the UAE

Male sponsors must earn at least AED 4,000 per month, unless the employer provides housing, in which case the minimum is AED 3,000 per month.
Female sponsors usually require an income of at least AED 10,000 per month, or AED 8,000 per month including housing.
Sponsoring parents requires a much higher salary — usually around AED 20,000 per month — plus a suitable apartment.

How much does a 2-year family visa cost in Dubai?

Here is the average cost of a family visa per family member:

Factors that affect costs

Costs vary depending on:

Whether family members are inside or outside the UAE
Type of health insurance chosen
Use of express processing services
Extra charges like typing center fees, attestation, or security deposit, especially for parents

There's a lot to think about when it comes to calculating the cost of visas. You could get it wrong and end up overpaying, so it's best to leave it to the experts. Just give us a call and we'll take care of it for you. We'll review your situation and give you some personalized advice.

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Step-by-step application process

Get entry permit
Medical test (for those 18+): Get blood tests and X-rays
Emirates ID registration
Get health insurance
Visa stamping: Once approved, the visa will be stamped or linked to the Emirates ID

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What documents are needed for a family visa in the UAE?

Passport copies of the sponsor and family.
Sponsor’s residence visa and Emirates ID.
Marriage certificate attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC).
Attested birth certificates.
Ejari tenancy contract and utility bill.
Salary certificate or labor contract.
Health insurance proof.
Affidavit of support (for your parents). It should be attested by either the UAE embassy in the home country or the sponsor’s consulate in the UAE.
Ejari tenancy contract and utility bill.

Necessary documents for child visa process

For child (minor) visas, you need:

Child’s passport copy
Attested birth certificate
Attested marriage certificate of the parents
Sponsor’s residence visa and Emirates ID
Ejari tenancy contract

Renewal and validity

Renew your visas before they expire to avoid fines. The renewal process includes a medical test, updated insurance, and an Emirates ID renewal. If you want to cancel your visa, it will cost about AED 120. Overstaying leads to daily fines.

💡 Renewing usually costs the same as the initial application — AED 4,000–6,000 per person.

Recent updates to visa regulations

UAE legislation is constantly updated to be more flexible and convenient. As a result, submitting documents, including family visas, is becoming more and more comfortable. There are a few changes to the process of obtaining a family visa that you should be aware of:

Salary requirements and visa validity periods are now unified across all Emirates.
You can now get family visas for 1, 2, or 3 years, based on your own visa’s validity.
Processing times are faster — often only 2–5 working days.

Tips from movingo for a hassle-free experience

Organize documents early to avoid extra costs like attestation or express fees.
Choose a basic health insurance plan to keep costs low.
Renew 30 days before expiration to avoid penalties.
For parents: Check if a security deposit is required and if it is refundable.

Are you struggling to keep things in order on your own? Let us help. We can organize the whole process with your paperwork so you have everything in time. Also, we can assist with your visa and visas for your team or other documents needed for working and staying in the UAE. Why don't you schedule a 15-minute call with us and see how we can assist you?

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