Sponsor a maid or domestic worker, usually for 2 years, with online help.
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Visas
Family Visa (Spouse & Children)
Home feels better when your family is with you. We help you sponsor your spouse and children online, from checking the salary rule to delivering their visas. We also help with attestation and Arabic translation of family documents.
Who it's for
- UAE residents who want to sponsor a husband or wife
- Parents sponsoring their children, including newborns born in the UAE
- Families renewing or transferring existing family visas
Eligibility
- Monthly salary of AED 4,000, or AED 3,000 plus accommodation (estimate — we confirm)
- Suitable housing in the UAE in your name
- Your spouse, with a legally attested marriage certificate
- Unmarried daughters of any age, and sons usually up to 25 years
- Children of determination of any age
- A medical test for family members aged 18 and over
Documents checklist
Last checked · 29 October 2026- 1Passport copies of the sponsor and each family member
- 2Passport-size photos (white background)
- 3Sponsor's Emirates ID and residence visa
- 4Attested marriage certificateA foreign certificate must be translated into Arabic and attested by the UAE embassy and MOFA.
- 5Attested birth certificates of the children
- 6Salary certificate or labour contract
- 7Tenancy contract and a recent utility billEjari is usually needed in Dubai.
- 8Health insurance for each family member
Your route
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Documents
Send your papers on WhatsApp or upload them online. We check the salary rule and tell you if attestation is needed.
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Typing
We type the entry permit or status change for each family member online. You approve the details on WhatsApp.
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Submission
Applications are submitted online to the authorities. We book medical tests and biometrics and send you the times.
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Approval
The authorities review each file online. We track progress and update you on WhatsApp.
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Delivered
Your family's e-visas are sent on WhatsApp, and Emirates IDs are delivered to your address — no office visit.
Government fees (estimate)
≈ Estimated- Entry permit or status change (per person)Varies — confirmed before you payVaries
- Residence visa and Emirates ID (per person)Varies — confirmed before you payVaries
- Medical test (18+) and health insuranceVaries — confirmed before you payVaries
- Roam Routes service feeConfirmed on WhatsApp
Government fees are set by UAE authorities and can change. Figures shown are estimates.
FAQs
What are the family visa UAE requirements for salary?
Usually AED 4,000 a month, or AED 3,000 plus accommodation. Rules can change, so we confirm the current rule for your case.
Can I sponsor my son who is over 18?
Sons can usually be sponsored up to 25 years. Unmarried daughters and children of determination have no age limit.
My marriage certificate is from abroad. What do I do?
It needs attestation and Arabic translation. Our team can arrange this — for originals, we arrange collection. Contact us on WhatsApp.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Approval is decided by UAE authorities. We help you submit a complete, correct file to reduce the chance of delays.
How much does a family visa cost?
Government fees depend on each person and your emirate. Our service fee is confirmed on WhatsApp before you pay.
Official sources
- u.ae — Residence Visa for Family Members
- ICP — Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security
- GDRFA Dubai — General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs
Last updated: 2026-10-29. Roam Routes is a private service provider, not a government entity. Approval decisions are made by the UAE authorities.
Related services
New residence visas, renewals and cancellations — handled online.
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- Route stops
- 5
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