Unmarried daughters and children with disabilities are granted residence permits regardless of age, with no restrictions
Let us tell you that the new visa rules that will come into effect from 5 September will allow parents living in the UAE to sponsor their sons at university in the emirate until the age of 25.
Previously, parents could sponsor their children up to the age of 18 and then renew the visa for three years, subject to the condition that their children were studying at a university.
The new rules offer major relief to parents who have struggled to pay for university visa sponsorship in the UAE. Those studying abroad will return on a visit visa to see their families living in the UAE.
Now as per the new rules, unmarried daughters and children with disabilities are allowed residence, regardless of their age.
According to decision no, the rule change was approved by the cabinet in April. 65 for 2022.
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Know about the validity of Family Residence Visa
In all cases, the period of residence for the son or daughter must be the same period as the residence permit of their parents, which may be for two or three years.
The residency holder – the parent in this example – must provide a home for the children to sponsor. According to Article 55 of the Executive Regulation List, the residence permit application must be accompanied by a certified tenancy contract and salary certificate.
The sponsor must also provide a document proving the parent-child relationship, such as a certified birth certificate. it should be basically
According to the List of Executive Rules regarding the Entry and Residence of Foreigners, a child’s residence visa may become invalid if the child resides outside the UAE for more than 180 days. Therefore the child should not be kept outside for more than this
Children’s residence permits are linked to the permit of the sponsoring migrant worker. If the sponsoring parent’s visa is revoked, it requires cancellation of the dependents’ visas.
Dependents are given a grace period of 30 days from the date of their visa expiration or cancellation to obtain a new residence permit. If the employee fails to renew or cancel the visas of his dependents, the dependents will be treated as illegal residents and may have to pay a fine. So keep all the rules in mind.
Let us know how to apply
Sponsors can apply online to obtain their child’s residency at the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai website or through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security for all other emirates Huh.
Applicants can also visit nearest Amer center or typing centers to apply for residence permit for their children. and you can easily apply from there
Know Here, List of documents required
- Sponsor Emirates ID (Original).
- Sponsor passport & residence visa page (at least minimum 6 months’ validity).
- Valid Salary Certificate.
- Valid Labor Contract.
- Registered Tenancy contract or Ejari.
- Recent Electricity Bill if house owned by a sponsor (Not rented).
- Passport copies (colour) of son and one photo with white background. Passport validity should be a minimum of six months.
- Emirates ID application form at the time of visa stamping or renewal
- Medical test for children above the age of 18
- health insurance
- Sponsor account IBAN number
- For enquires, call an Amer center on the toll free number 8005 111 from inside the UAE or +97143139999 from outside the UAE, and requests can be emailed to amer@gdrfad.gov.ae
- Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security can be reached by calling 600522222 or email contactus@icp.gov.ae
