Spouse Visa
This visa includes:
- A flexible 2-year UAE residence visa
- 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.
eVisa Application & Issuance
Entry permit issues - valid for 60 days from the date of issuance.
Duration: 2-3 Working Days
Change of Status
Switch from your current visa to the new one.
Duration: 2-3 Working Days
Medical Test
A health screening conducted by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA).
Duration: 1 Working Day
Biometric Appointment
Registering and scanning your fingerprints.
Duration: 1 Working Day
Residency Approval/Stamping
Official stamping and approval of your UAE residency visa.
Duration: 2-3 Working Days
Emirates ID
Your official UAE residents ID is issued.
Notes
Medical Insurance is required for this service; you can find it here.
Total Duration*: 12-16 Working Days
* Processing time is subject to government and third-party processes.
*A change of status is required if the applicant is in the UAE.
Documents Required from the Applicant
- Scanned color passport copy (valid for at least 6 months, all corners visible)
- Digital photo (passport-style, white background)
- Copy of old Emirates ID (if applicable)
- Copy of National ID (for Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran & Iraq Nationality)
- MoFA-attested Birth Certificate, legally translated into Arabic
- Bank Account IBAN (Format: AE xxxx xxxxxxxxx)
Documents Required from Sponsor
- Sponsor’s Emirates ID
- Proof of Residence (Title Deed or Ejari contract)
- Salary Certificate (if the sponsor holds an employee visa)
- Sponsor’s Emirates ID copy, Residence Visa copy & Passport copy
- Trade Licence, MOA & Establishment card (If the Sponsor is an Investor/Partner)
- Labour Contract with Ministry Stamp (if the Sponsor is working in the Private Sector - Salary should be AED 4,000 or above)
- Arabic Salary Certificate issued by Free zone Authority (if Sponsor Working in Free Zone Sector - Salary should be AED 4,000 or above)
- Arabic Salary Certificate issued by Employer (if Sponsor Working in Govt./Semi Govt. Sector - Salary should be AED 4,000 or above)
| Category | Inside Country by Employee or Outside Country by Employee or Inside Country by Investor or Outside Country by Investor |
| Jurisdiction | Dubai |