Family Visa Renewal in Dubai (2026): Cost, Documents and Steps for Employees, Investors and Partners

Renewing your family's residence visas in Dubai is simpler — and much cheaper — than applying for new ones. Your spouse and children are already in the UAE, so there is no entry permit, no e-visa and no change of status: the renewal starts directly with the medical test (adults only) and the Emirates ID. The government fees are the same for employees, investors and partners; only the sponsor's documents differ.

In short: renewal costs AED 1,037 per adult (medical 273 + Emirates ID 354 + visa 410) and AED 764 per child (Emirates ID 354 + visa 410). Emirates ID biometrics are usually not needed — only a child who has just turned 15 gives them for the first time. Investors and partners add the trade licence and MOA to the documents. A Dubai family visa needs no Ejari and no medical insurance.

✅ 1. What changes at renewal

A new family visa brings someone into the UAE residence system. A renewal only extends a residence your family already has, so several steps drop out:

📄 2. Documents for renewal: employees vs investors and partners

The fees are the same for everyone; the documents depend on how you hold your own residence:

For each family member:

1. 1Passport copy
2. 2Passport-size photograph
3. 3Emirates ID copy

Additional documents may be requested depending on the individual case. Digital copies are enough to start — you can send them on WhatsApp.

🗂️ 3. Renewal steps

Find a medical fitness or Emirates ID centre near you →

💰 4. Family visa renewal cost 2026: full fee breakdown

Renewing a Dubai family visa costs AED 1,037 per adult and AED 764 per child — the same for employees, investors and partners. These are the government fees, item by item, as calculated by the FamilyVisa.ae Visa Calculator on 6 October 2026:

What makes the difference:

• Children cost AED 273 less: no medical fitness test below 18.
• VIP medical: AED 703 instead of AED 273 (AED 430 more per adult) for a result in about 30 minutes.
• Cheaper than a new visa: an adult renewal is AED 339 less than a new visa from outside the UAE (AED 1,376) and AED 1,619 less than a new visa inside the UAE (AED 2,656) — for investors and partners, AED 1,777 less (AED 2,814).
• “Visa Stamping” is the government's name for the residence visa fee (AED 410) — the visa itself is issued digitally.

Examples: total renewal fees for a family

Totals use the normal medical for the spouse. The FamilyVisa.ae service fee is separate and is quoted on WhatsApp before you pay anything. Government fees can change; the live calculator is always the final reference before payment.

🏥 5. No medical insurance, no Ejari (Dubai)

For a Dubai family visa renewal, medical insurance is not required and no Ejari or tenancy contract is required. In other emirates, both are mandatory for the visa.

🔗 Related guides

• How to get a new family visa in Dubai: step-by-step guide for employees
• Family visa for investors and partners in Dubai: documents and fees
• UAE family visa cost 2026: inside vs outside the country
• Visa medical and Emirates ID centres near you
• UAE family visa service and the live Visa Calculator

❓ Frequently asked questions

1. How much does family visa renewal cost in Dubai?

AED 1,037 per adult (Medical Normal AED 273, Emirates ID AED 354, Visa Stamping AED 410) and AED 764 per child (Emirates ID AED 354, Visa Stamping AED 410). These are government fees.

2. Is the renewal fee different for investors and partners?

No. Employees, investors and partners pay the same renewal fees. Only the sponsor's documents differ.

3. What documents do I need to renew my family visa?

Employees: passport, UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copies. Investors and partners: the same plus the company's trade licence and MOA. For each family member: passport copy, passport-size photograph and Emirates ID copy.

4. Do I need an entry permit or change of status to renew a family visa?

No. Your family is already in the UAE, so the renewal starts directly with the medical test (adults only) and the Emirates ID. There is no entry permit, no e-visa and no change of status.

5. Do children need a medical test for renewal?

No. Family members below 18 need no medical test and pay no medical fee.

6. Are Emirates ID biometrics needed for a renewal?

Usually not — biometrics were taken for the first visa. Only a child who has just turned 15 gives biometrics for the first time.

7. How much does it cost to renew visas for a wife and two children?

AED 2,565 in government fees: AED 1,037 for the wife + 2 × AED 764 for the children.

8. Is there a family file fee at renewal?

No. The AED 203 family file opening fee is paid once, with the first family visa.

9. Is medical insurance or Ejari required to renew a family visa in Dubai?

No. For a Dubai family visa, medical insurance and an Ejari or tenancy contract are not required. In other emirates, both are mandatory for the visa.

10. Do I still need to meet the salary rule when I renew?

Yes. Employees still need a salary of AED 4,000, or AED 3,000 plus company accommodation; investors and partners still need a share over AED 75,000 as per the MOA.

11. When should I renew my family visa?

Before it expires. After the grace period, overstay fines are charged per day for each family member, so start the renewal in the weeks before the expiry date.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026. Government fees are the figures shown by the FamilyVisa.ae calculator on that date and can change without notice; the live calculator remains the final pricing reference before payment. FamilyVisa.ae is operated by 800 DOCS LLC, a DET-licensed UAE visa services company in Dubai.