Bringing your husband or wife to live with you in the UAE is one of the most rewarding applications we handle — and one where preparation makes all the difference. The rules focus on three things: your income, your housing, and correctly attested documents. Get those right and the process is smooth.
Sponsor Requirements
- A minimum monthly salary (commonly AED 4,000, or AED 3,000 plus accommodation — confirm the current figure for your emirate)
- A valid residence visa for yourself as the sponsor
- A tenancy contract (Ejari in Dubai) or company accommodation letter
- A labour contract or salary certificate as income proof
The Document Checklist
Documents for a spouse visa application
- Attested marriage certificate — attested in the issuing country and by UAE authorities
- Spouse's passport copy with at least 6 months validity
- Passport-size photos with white background
- Sponsor's passport, visa and Emirates ID copies
- Salary certificate or labour contract
- Tenancy contract / Ejari
- Medical fitness test result (done in the UAE after entry)
About attestation
The marriage certificate must usually be attested by the foreign ministry of the issuing country, the UAE embassy there, and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If your certificate is not in Arabic, a legal translation is also required. This is the step most families underestimate — start it early.
The Process, Step by Step
Eligibility check
We review your salary, housing and documents honestly before you spend anything.
Attestation & translation
We guide you through attesting the marriage certificate and arrange legal translation.
Entry permit & status change
Your spouse enters on the permit, or changes status in-country if already in the UAE.
Medical, Emirates ID & stamping
We coordinate the medical test, biometrics and final residency stamping.
When to Contact LEO Travels
Contact us early if your marriage certificate was issued abroad, your salary structure is unusual (commission, split salary), or your spouse is currently in the UAE on a visit visa — in-country status change can save an exit trip, but timing matters.
Message us your salary details and marriage certificate status, and we'll tell you honestly whether you qualify — before you spend a dirham.
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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.
