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UAE Outlines Salary Requirements and Rules for Sponsoring Family Residence Visas

Expatriates residing in the UAE must earn a minimum of AED 4,000 per month, or AED 3,000 with company accommodation, to sponsor family members. Eligible dependents include spouses, unmarried daughters, sons under 25, and children of determination of any age. Dependents receive a six-month grace period to adjust their legal status if the sponsor's residency ends.

Published Source: Emirates 24|7
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Publication date
September 24, 2026
Stage
Final rule
Official source
www.emirates247.com
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The United Arab Emirates has outlined the salary and accommodation conditions required for expatriate residents seeking to sponsor family residence visas, according to a report by Emirates 24|7.

Under the rules, expatriates must earn a minimum salary of AED 4,000 per month to sponsor dependents. Alternatively, an individual must earn at least AED 3,000 per month if company-provided accommodation is included.

Permissible dependents under this scheme include a spouse, unmarried daughters, sons under the age of 25, and children of determination regardless of age.

The validity of dependent visas remains directly tied to the primary sponsor's residency tenure, requiring corresponding renewal or cancellation. Should the sponsor's residency permit expire or be terminated, dependents are permitted a six-month grace period to secure alternative legal status.

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