Parents Visa
This visa includes:
- A flexible 2-year UAE residence visa for parents
- No restrictions on stays outside the country
Need extra support? Explore add-on services like Medical Insurance, MoFA Attestation, and Translation in the “Services You Might Need” section below.
Dubai
This service is for the Emirate of Dubai. For applications in other Emirates, please get in touch with us.
Initial approval
Special approval from immigration.
Duration: 1-2 Working Days
eVisa Approval
An essential permit is required to proceed with the visa application.
Change Status
Switch from your current visa to the new one.
Duration: 1 Working Day
Medical Test
A health screening conducted by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA).
Biometric Appointment
Registering and scanning your fingerprints.
Duration: 2-3 Working Days
Residency Approval
Official stamping and approval of your UAE residency visa.
Duration: 1-2 Working Days
Emirates ID Issuance
Your official UAE residents ID is issued.
Notes
Medical Insurance is required for this service; you can find it here.
* Processing time is subject to government and third-party processes.
- Original Emirates ID of the Sponsor
- Passport and residency visa pages of the sponsor and sponsor's spouse (with at least 6 months of validity)
- A valid salary certificate (min. salary of 10,000 AED) if the sponsor is a semi-government, government, or free zone employee.
- For partner or investor visa holders, the company or personal statement for the last six months is required, in addition to the trade licence copy list and the memorandum of agreement.
- A valid labour contract if the sponsor works in the private sector.
- Tenancy Contract/ Ejari/ Title Deed (02 Bedroom & Hall)
- Parent’s passport copy and a photo with a white background. The passport copy must be valid for a minimum of 6 months, as must the current visa (if inside the country).
- Certificates of consanguinity should be obtained from their respective consulates and must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of the UAE, and translated into Arabic.
- A national ID card is required for parents of Pakistani, Afghani, and Iraqi nationalities.
- IBAN number of the sponsor account
- An account statement for the past three months with the seal of the bank. The online print will not be accepted.
Documents Required
- Both parents must be present in the UAE during the application process.
- In cases of divorce, death, or other exceptional circumstances, official proof must be attested by:
- The UAE Embassy in the home country
- The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) - If the sponsor holds a 2-year visa, an attested dependency affidavit in Arabic is required. This must confirm the sponsor’s responsibility for the parents’ care and well-being, and be attested by MoFA UAE.
- If the sponsor is an employee, the minimum salary must be AED 10,000 per month.
Eligibility
| Types | Inside Country by Employee or Inside Country by Inv |
| Jurisdiction | Dubai |