Family Residency
Golden Visa Dependents
Eligibility Criteria
Primary Sponsor
The primary sponsor must hold a valid UAE Golden Visa (10-year residency).
Eligible Members
Sponsorship is available for: Spouse, Parents, and Unmarried Children.
No Age Limit
Unlike standard family visas, unmarried children have no age limit for sponsorship under Golden Visa rules.
Required Documents
From the Sponsor
Golden Visa Copy
Passport Copy
Emirates ID Copy
From the Dependent
Passport Copy
Digital Photo (White Background)
Attested Marriage/Birth Certificate
Attestation Guide
Relationship documents must pass four mandatory levels of verification for UAE use.
Process Roadmap
Visa Cancellation
Step 1Closing existing residency files. Not required for tourist and on-arrival visa holders.
Medical Fitness
Step 2Immigration Approval
Step 3Verification of documents and registration of the Golden residency status.
E-ID Application
Step 4Submission for the premium 10-year Golden Emirates ID application.
Biometrics
Step 5* Only required if not given previously for Emirates ID.
EID Delivery
Step 6Physical delivery of your card via courier to your UAE address.