ICP VISA BULLETIN UAE Visa & ICP Rules Official Regulatory Bulletin

ICP Updates UAE Family Residency Sponsorship Rules for Spouses, Children up to Age 25 & Parents

Everything UAE residents need to know about salary thresholds, Ejari tenancy requirements, and MOFA certificate attestations.

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GDRFA & Amer Desk FAMILY RESIDENCY UNIT • DUBAI
07 November 2026 4 Min Bulletin 2.9k Reads

Key Regulatory Impact & Action Points

  • Minimum AED 4,000 salary threshold for standard family sponsorship
  • Unmarried daughters of any age and sons up to 25 eligible
  • Complete MOFA marriage/birth certificate attestation and Arabic translation
  • Same-day Amer file opening and VIP medical escort in Dubai

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) and GDRFA Dubai have simplified family residency sponsorship rules for expatriate residents and investors across the UAE.

Key Salary & Age Thresholds

Expatriate employees earning a minimum monthly salary of AED 4,000 (or AED 3,000 plus accommodation) can sponsor their spouse and unmarried daughters of any age, as well as sons up to age 25. Golden Visa holders can sponsor family members of any age with zero outside-stay restrictions.

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