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Family Visa (Spouse & Children)

Last updated: 29 October 2026

• Passport copies of the sponsor and each family member
• Passport-size photos (white background)
• Sponsor's Emirates ID and residence visa
• Attested marriage certificateA foreign certificate must be translated into Arabic and attested by the UAE embassy and MOFA.
• Attested birth certificates of the children
• Salary certificate or labour contract
• Tenancy contract and a recent utility billEjari is usually needed in Dubai.
• Health insurance for each family member

Tip: tick items as you collect them. Clear phone photos or PDFs are fine for the first review.