Can I sponsor my spouse and children?

You can generally sponsor your spouse, sons under 25 and unmarried daughters without an age limit. Children of determination may be sponsored regardless of age, subject to the applicable requirements. Other residency categories, including Golden Residency, may have different provisions.

Prepare your valid residence documents, proof of income, suitable accommodation evidence, family members’ passports and photographs, and attested marriage and birth certificates. Certified Arabic translations may also be required. Family members aged 18 and above generally need medical fitness screening, and you should arrange their health insurance and Emirates ID applications as part of the process. Confirm the exact checklist with GDRFA Dubai or an Amer centre, particularly for stepchildren or custody arrangements.

Plan your housing and family applications together, so missing accommodation paperwork does not delay your plans.