Living and working in the UAE offers many advantages—but one of the most heartfelt privileges is the ability to bring your parents to live with you. If you’re wondering how to sponsor your parents in the UAE with a residency visa, this guide will walk you through the updated steps, documents, and requirements for 2025.
Can I Sponsor My Parents in the UAE?
Yes, you can. If you’re a UAE resident with a valid residence visa, you’re eligible to sponsor your parents for a long-term residence visa, provided certain criteria are met under UAE immigration laws.
Eligibility Criteria to Sponsor Parents in the UAE
To be eligible, you must:
- Earn a minimum monthly salary of AED 20,000 or AED 10,000 with company-provided housing
- Provide a legal tenancy contract (Ejari) under your name
- Sponsor both parents together, unless one is deceased or legally separated (documentary proof required)
- Provide comprehensive health insurance for both parents
- Present documents proving no one else can care for your parents in your home country
Required Documents
Here’s what you’ll need to provide:
From You (Sponsor):
- Passport and residence visa copies
- Emirates ID
- Salary certificate or labor contract
- Bank statements (3–6 months)
- Tenancy contract (Ejari) and latest DEWA bill
From Your Parents:
- Valid passport copies
- Passport-sized photos (white background)
- Birth certificate or proof of relationship
- Consanguinity certificate (attested)
- Medical fitness certificate (after arrival in UAE)
Step-by-Step Process to Sponsor Parents in the UAE (2025)
- Apply for Entry Permit
Submit an application for an entry visa so your parents can travel to the UAE. - Complete Medical Fitness Tests
Once in the UAE, take them to an approved medical center. - Health Insurance & Emirates ID Registration
Enroll them in a valid UAE health insurance policy and apply for Emirates ID. - Apply for Residency Visa
Submit all documents to the GDRFA or immigration authority for final approval. - Visa Stamping
After approval, the residency visa is stamped on their passports.
What is a Consanguinity Certificate?
A consanguinity certificate proves your biological relationship with your parents. It must be issued from your home country, then attested by the relevant authorities and MOFA UAE. This is one of the most important documents in the process.
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Quick Attestation—Your Trusted Partner in UAE Parent Sponsorship
At Quick Attestation, we’ve helped hundreds of expats across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the UAE successfully sponsor their parents. We provide complete support for:
- Entry permits and visa filing
- Attestation of consanguinity and birth certificates
- MOFA attestation services
- Emirates ID and medical registration
- Health insurance assistance
- Residency visa application and renewal
From start to finish, we’ll make the process smooth, stress-free, and fast.
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