Sponsoring Your Parents in Dubai Made Easy
Living in the UAE and supporting your elderly parents can be challenging. Bringing them to stay with you in Dubai can provide peace of mind. At Docman, we make the process of obtaining a parents visa Dubai convenient, so your family can be together in this vibrant city.
Basic Requirements for Parents Visa
To sponsor a parents visa in Dubai, you must meet the following requirements:
Sponsor’s Financial and Residential Requirements
- Minimum Salary : The sponsoring resident must earn at least AED 20,000 per month or AED 19,000 with a two-bedroom accommodation.
- Accommodation : Adequate proof of housing, such as a tenancy contract for a two-bedroom accommodation, is required.
Parents Visa Application Document Checklist
Gather the following documents to apply for a parents visa in UAE:
- Documents Required from the Sponsor: Copy of passport, Emirates ID, and UAE residency visa.
- Documents Required from Parents: Copies of passport, passport-size photos, and any certificates (e.g., Death or Divorce Certificate if applicable).
- Other Requirements: Proof of relationship (attested by your embassy or consulate), proof of income (salary certificate or job contract), and tenancy contract.
Other Additional Criteria
- Sponsorship of Both Parents: Both parents must be sponsored unless death or divorce is proven through relevant documented evidence.
- Single Supporter: The sponsor must prove to be the sole supporter of their parents, with no other available support in their home country.
Step-by-Step Application Procedure
Prepare Documents
Ensure all documents are ready, attested, and translated if necessary.
Visit GDRFA
Submit the application at the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, Dubai.
Pay Fees
Complete the payment for visa application fees.
Get Entry Permit
Receive an entry permit for your parents within 48 hours. Urgent processing is also available.
Parents Enter Dubai
Your parents can travel to the UAE after the entry permit is issued.
Complete Residency Visa
Finalize the residency visa process within 60 days of their arrival in Dubai.
Renewal of Parents Visa
Keeping your parents visa in Dubai updated is crucial. Here’s the process for renewal:
Documents Required for Renewal
- Renewal Application Form: Filled and signed.
- Parents' Documents: Original and photocopies of their passports, original entry permit, and three passport-sized photos.
- Sponsor's Documents: Copy of your passport, employment contract, and salary certificate.
- Medical Fitness Certificate: Required for visa renewal.
Renewal Procedure
- Submit Documents: Visit the nearest GDRFA branch with all required documents.
- Pay Fees: The renewal fee is AED 100 annually.
- Processing Time: Applications are typically processed within 24 hours.
Fees and Fines
- Application Fee: AED 110 plus the typing center fee.
- Late Renewal Fines: AED 25 per day for the first six months, AED 50 per day for the next six months.
Why Choose Docman?
Our team, well-versed in the complexities of the parents visa process, ensures everything goes smoothly. We assist you from the initial application to renewal.
FAQ
A visa enabling UAE residents to sponsor their parents to stay in the UAE.
Any UAE resident with a valid residential visa who meets the minimum salary and accommodation requirements.
Required documents include proof of relationship, proof of income, accommodation proof, parents’ passports, and photos.
The process typically takes 2 to 4 weeks, subject to documentation and approval.
Benefits include family reunification, access to healthcare, and social benefits for parents living in the UAE.
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