A UAE family visa — also called a dependent visa — allows UAE residents to legally sponsor their spouse, children and in some cases parents to live in the UAE under their residency. It is separate from employment or investor visas and is issued under the sponsor's existing UAE residence status.
The family visa requires the sponsor to meet a minimum salary threshold set by the relevant immigration authority — GDRFA in Dubai, ICA for federal applications, or the relevant Emirate authority. The dependent receives a UAE residence visa linked to the sponsor's status and must renew when the sponsor renews.
For children, age limits and school enrollment may affect eligibility for sons and daughters above certain ages. For parents, a higher salary threshold typically applies and additional supporting documents are required. XILLION reviews the sponsor's specific situation before confirming which dependents qualify and what documents are needed for each category.
The process covers the entry permit where the family member is outside the UAE, or status change if they are already inside on a visit or tourist visa. Medical fitness, Emirates ID, health insurance and visa stamping follow in the correct sequence.
XILLION handles the preparation, confirms the exact checklist upfront, coordinates each authority step and gives clear progress updates throughout — no wrong documents submitted, no surprises after the process starts.