How to sponsor parents by a resident in The U.A.E

A parent visa in the UAE allows a UAE resident to sponsor their parents to live in the country. The visa is valid for one year and can be renewed annually. The sponsor must meet certain requirements in order to be eligible to sponsor their parents, including:

•     Having a valid UAE residence visa.
•     Having a minimum monthly salary of AED 10,000.Previously the minimum salary required AED 20,000/
•     Providing proof of accommodation that is at least two bedrooms in size.
•     Providing a medical fitness certificate for their parents.

The application process for a parent visa in the UAE is as follows:

•     Gather the required documents, including:
•      Passport copies of the sponsor and their parents.
•      Consanguinity certificate (proof of relationship).
•      Proof of accommodation.
•      Medical fitness certificate.
•     Submit the application to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) in the sponsor's emirate.
•     Pay the application fees.
•     Wait for the application to be processed.

The cost of a parent visa in the UAE is AED 3,180 (USD 865.78). This includes the visa fee, the medical fitness certificate fee, and the processing fee.
The validity of a parent visa in the UAE is one year. The visa can be renewed annually for a fee.
Here are some additional things to keep in mind about parent visas in the UAE:

•     The sponsor must be a UAE resident and must have a valid UAE residence visa.
•     The parents must be the sponsor's biological parents or step-parents.
•     The parents must be of sound mind and body.
•     The parents must not have any criminal record.

If you are interested in sponsoring your parents to live in the UAE, you should contact the GDRFA in your emirate for more information.