UAE REsident Visa for Parents and younger sister.?

Question

Hi,

Im in UAE resident, doing job in Abu Dhabi. my elder brother is also here he is doing job as well in UAE there is no one back home to take care of our parents and younger sister studying in school 9th standard O'levels. i want all three to get them here with me in UAE is it possible to sponsor them.

Please advise. your reponse will be highly appreciated.

REgards

Answer 1

Expatriates who have a valid resident visa in UAE can sponsor their parents for a year's stay by paying a Dh5,000 deposit as guarantee for each parent.

But according to new regulations, you cannot sponsor only one of your parents and have to sponsor your father and the mother together, with proof that you are their sole supporter and they have no one to take care of them back home.

Your parents also need to obtain a medical insurance policy with a minimum coverage of Dh 600 for each, to be renewed each year.

Now besides a medical health check, an HIV test is also needed before applying for the residence visa.

To obtain a residence visa for the parents, you have to show proof to the Naturalization and Residency Department that there is a humanitarian issue that requires to sponsor them and that you are their lone supporter.

You should also obtain a letter from your embassy or consulate certifying that you are the sole supporter.

The Dh5,000 guarantee deposit will be returned after the parents leave the country and the visa is cancelled or the parent dies.

All expatriates can sponsor their parents but the sponsor’s minimum salary should be Dh 6,000, with housing allowance.

The residence visa for the parents is valid for one year only and should be cancelled or renewed after the end of the validity.

If you fail to renew or cancel the visa, the parents will be deemed to be illegal overstayers and will have to pay a fine.

I am not sure about your sister. She can not be under your sponsorship because you are not her legal guardian and your father may not be able to rulfill the requirements.

Good luck!

Take care.