Family visa · UAE residence
We prepare the sponsorship file, submit it to GDRFA (Dubai) or ICP (other emirates), book the medical and Emirates ID appointments and return the stamped visa. Every government fee is shown before you pay.
At a glance
Family visa in the UAE
Rules checked against GDRFA and ICP
Family visa fee finder
Choose who you want to sponsor and where they are now. The government fees show straight away — no form, no email address.
Estimates from our current government fee sheet. Health insurance and our service fee are quoted separately on WhatsApp.
Who can you sponsor?
Husbands can sponsor their wife, and women can sponsor their husband when they meet the salary and job conditions.
Just under the salary limit, or a special case?
Some professions and free zones are assessed differently, and a mother on her own residence visa can often sponsor her children. Tell us your case and we tell you honestly what is possible.
How it works
You
We handle
A typical new family visa
Day 0
Your quote
Itemised fees sent on WhatsApp.
Days 1–2
Submission
File submitted to GDRFA or ICP.
Days 3–5
One appointment
Medical test and fingerprints near you.
Days 5–10
Visa issued
Passport and Emirates ID returned to you.
Renewals
3–5 working days
No new entry permit needed.
Documents checklist
Choose who you are sponsoring, tick the documents you already have and send the list to us in one tap.
0 of 8 ready
0%Originals are needed only for attestation and stamping — a courier collects and returns them.
Send my list on WhatsAppDo it yourself
Both guides follow the official GDRFA and ICP process. If you get stuck at any step, message us and we take it from there.
For a family member who is outside the UAE or on a visit visa.
For a family visa that expires soon — no new entry permit needed.
Good to know
Most family visa fines come from missed dates, not missing documents. Keep these four in mind — we send reminders for all of them.
60 days
to use an entry permit and start the residence visa for family arriving from abroad
120 days
from birth to get a newborn’s residence visa before fines start
30 days
grace period after a family visa expires — renew inside it
6 months
outside the UAE before a standard residence visa is cancelled
Client reviews
Brightlink assisted with my Golden Visa - the service was prompt and professional, everything was done on time and with great communication every step of the way. Would recommend the team. The service is also competitively priced.
Mary A
Google review
Excellent service from start to finish! Our family visa and Emirates ID process was handled very smoothly, professionally, and efficiently. The team was always responsive and kept us updated throughout the entire process. Special thanks to Abbas for his great support, quick responses, and for making everything so easy and stress-free for us. Highly recommended!
PINAR AKA
Google review
Without a doubt the most professional and fast Golden Visa processing in UAE.
Andrew Ghisoni
Google review
Abbas and the whole team was exceptional, I was recommended the service bright Link management there over exceeded my expectations in all aspects of PRO. Customer experience seems to be at the heart of the companies core values. Thank you. It’s safe to say I won’t be using or recommending anyone else for PRO work.
Ummad Jatala
Google review
Our family's Golden Visa application process was completed smoothly, on time, and at reasonable prices. I would definitely recommend this service to anyone who needs it.
Hakan TEKERCIOGLU
Google review
Excellent service with prompt response and follow up action. Used their service for Golden visa which took three days to process from start to finish.
M J
Google review
Common issues
| What goes wrong | How we fix it |
|---|---|
| Form errors | Every application is checked against your documents before it is submitted. |
| Incomplete documents | You get a personal checklist and we chase anything missing. |
| Employer delays | We work with your HR team, or use the salary certificate route. |
| Medical test results | We explain the result, arrange re-tests and handle any appeal. |
| Long medical or Emirates ID waits | We book fast-track appointments where available. |
| Passport valid for under six months | We tell you before submission — not after a rejection. |
| Salary and contract mismatch | We match the salary certificate, contract and statements first. |
| Certificates not attested | We handle attestation at home-country, embassy and MOFA level. |
| Names spelled differently across documents | We correct them with a new translation or an affidavit. |
| Applying for the wrong visa | We confirm the right category in writing before you pay. |
Questions
Usually 4,000 a month, or 3,000 when your employer provides accommodation. The figure comes from your labour contract or salary certificate. Parents are assessed at a higher income — usually about 20,000 — with extra housing and insurance rules.
No. In most cases we change their status inside the UAE, so they can stay while the residence visa is processed. The government fee is higher than for an applicant outside the UAE.
Marriage certificates for a spouse and birth certificates for children or parents. They must be attested in the home country, by the UAE embassy and by MOFA in the UAE, with a legal Arabic translation. We handle all of it.
A new family visa usually takes 5–10 working days once the documents are ready. A renewal takes 3–5 working days.
Yes, when she meets the salary and job conditions. A mother on her own residence visa can often sponsor her children too. Tell us your case and we confirm what applies.
Some emirates ask the sponsor to open a family file before the first dependant visa. We check whether you need one and open it for you as part of the process.
No. Everything is done on WhatsApp and by courier. Your family member attends only the medical test and the Emirates ID fingerprints.
Government fees are paid at cost with official receipts. Our service fee is fixed and quoted in writing before you pay — no surprises later.
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