Family sponsorship is where paperwork meets emotion — nobody wants their children's arrival delayed by a missing stamp on a birth certificate. This guide covers the full picture: who you can sponsor, what documents you need, and the practical tips that keep the process smooth.
Who You Can Sponsor
- Spouse — with an attested marriage certificate
- Children — sons and daughters, with attested birth certificates (age rules apply to sons)
- Parents — higher salary requirement and proof they depend on you
Core Requirements and Documents
Prepare these before applying
- Minimum salary per current rules (varies by emirate and who you sponsor)
- Tenancy contract / Ejari in the sponsor's name
- Attested marriage certificate (for spouse) and birth certificates (for children)
- Passports with 6+ months validity and photos for each family member
- Salary certificate or labour contract
- Health insurance for each dependant
- Medical fitness test for family members over 18, done in the UAE
Practical Tips From Real Cases
- Start attestation in your home country before the family travels — it's slower from abroad
- Renew dependant visas together with yours to avoid mismatched expiry dates
- Budget for insurance — it's mandatory and often forgotten in cost planning
- If a baby is born in the UAE, apply for the residence visa within the deadline to avoid fines
When to Contact LEO Travels
We check your eligibility honestly before you spend, manage attestation and translation, and run the entry permit, medical, Emirates ID and stamping without you standing in a single queue.
Want your family with you in the UAE? Message us your salary and family details — we'll map the whole process for you.
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Visa requirements and government procedures can change. Always confirm current requirements with the relevant authority or speak to LEO TRAVELS before applying.
