Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can get a job and even open a bank account based on your husband's documents (proof of origin of funds and spouse's bank account statement). It may be noted that employers are very willing to hire in such a case, as they do not have to pay for your visa. Sometimes a husband's permission (NOC certificate) and an Labour card may be required.

Yes, a wife can sponsor family visas as well as her husband. The only difference will be the minimum wage of AED 10,000.

The amount of insurance depends on the state of health, the age of the person being insured, and the coverage desired. The cost ranges from AED 2,000 to AED 25,000 per year.

• Daughters can be sponsored up to any age as long as they are not married.
• Sons can be sponsored up to the age of 25 (if they are students). If not students, up to age 18.
• Disabled children of either sex can be sponsored up to any age.
• Minor siblings.
• You can sponsor your parents and your spouse's parents.
• Grandparents can sponsor their grandchildren.
• UAE university students can sponsor their family.

If the man sponsors his own family, his salary must be at least AED 5,000. If he is sponsoring his parents or his spouse's parents, 20,000 AED.

If the woman is sponsoring her family, she should have at least AED 10,000 in salary. If she is sponsoring her parents or her husband's parents, then the amount must also be at least AED 20,000.

A dependent visa is granted for the same duration as that of the sponsor's visa. For instance, if you obtain a two-year visa and apply for dependent visas for your spouse and children six months later, their visas will be valid for two years from the date of issuance, not from the start date of your visa. If needed, you can cancel your spouse's and children's visas when your own visa expires. Family visas for parents, on the other hand, are issued for one year and require annual renewal.

• Departing the country
• Termination of employment or job change

The visa fee for cancellation is 500-1,000 AED.

The Residency Cancellation Paper serves as proof, specifying the time frame within which the individual must obtain a new visa or leave the UAE. This period is 30 days and can be extended up to 60 days upon request.

Fines begin on the first day of overstay. The fine for the first day of overstay is 360 AED, followed by 50 AED for each subsequent day. Fines must be paid before leaving the country or obtaining a new visa. If the fine is substantial, you can request a reduction, for example during religious holidays such as Ramadan.