UAE Golden Visa for Family Members: Sponsorship and Documents

Family Sponsorship Under the UAE Golden Visa

One of the principal benefits of UAE Golden Residency is the ability to sponsor eligible family members.

Golden Residency holders may generally sponsor a spouse and children. Under Dubai Land Department’s qualifying property investor service, the principal investor may also apply to sponsor parents.

Who Can Be Sponsored?

Depending on the applicant’s category and the processing authority, family sponsorship may include:

• Husband or wife

• Sons and daughters who meet the applicable conditions

• Parents under qualifying Dubai property investor applications

• Domestic workers under separate rules and procedures

Family eligibility and residence duration are linked to the principal applicant’s approved residency category.

Documents for a Spouse

The application may require:

• Passport copy

• Recent personal photograph

• Attested marriage certificate

• Health insurance

• Principal sponsor’s Emirates ID

• Principal sponsor’s passport

• Current residence documentation

• Additional forms requested by the authority

Marriage certificates issued outside the UAE may need to be attested and translated according to the applicable procedure.

Documents for Children

Commonly requested documents include:

• Passport copies

• Recent personal photographs

• Attested birth certificates

• Health insurance

• Sponsor’s passport and Emirates ID

• Proof of marital status for adult children where applicable

• A notarised no-objection letter from the father where the mother is acting as sponsor, where required

Dubai Land Department lists specific supporting documents for children over the age of 18 and cases where the mother is the principal sponsor.

Sponsoring Parents

Dubai Land Department’s Golden Visa property investor service allows qualifying investors to sponsor parents.

Additional evidence, including proof of dependency or family relationship, may be required. Parent applications are processed separately and may carry different documentation and fee requirements.

Application Sequence

The principal investor’s Golden Residency and Emirates ID normally form the basis of the family sponsorship file.

Family applications should be prepared with consistent names, passport information and properly attested civil-status documents. Any difference in spelling between passports, marriage certificates and birth certificates may delay the process.

Important Preparation Steps

Before submitting family applications:

1. Check passport validity

2. Attest marriage and birth certificates

3. Arrange certified translations where required

4. Obtain compliant health insurance

5. Confirm the sponsor’s approved residency status

6. Review whether adult children meet the applicable conditions

7. Confirm whether parents are eligible under the selected route

Call to Action

Speak with our advisory team about Dubai property opportunities that may support long-term residence for you and your eligible family members.