If Dependent is a Spouse

1. Attested Marriage certificate copy (must be in English or in Arabic legal translation)
2. Colored Passport copy w/ signature page
3. Passport size photo

If Dependent is a Child (Read Important Notes

1. Attested birth certificate copy of child (must be in English or in Arabic legal translation)
2. Attested Marriage Certificate copy of parents (must be in English or in Arabic legal translation)
3. Colored Passport copy w/ signature page
4. Passport size photo

Note: If the dependent is inside the country, entry permit/visa or visa cancellation is required.

If Dependent is a Child​

1. Sponsoring sons​: A male or female resident can sponsor his/her son/s until he is 25. Sons of determination (those with special needs) can be sponsored with no restrictions with regard to his/ their age/s.
2. Sponsoring daughters: ​An expatriate resident can sponsor his daughter/s only if she/they is/are unmarried, with no restrictions with regard to her/their age/s.​
3. Sponsoring newborns​: For babies born in the UAE, a residence visa must be applied for, within 120 days of its birth to avoid getting fined.