Family Sponsorship Checker
The checker
Who you can sponsor
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Figures checked November 2026. A guide only, not tax, legal or financial advice.
Sources for the calculator
Who you can sponsor
- Your spouse.
- Sons up to the age of 25 and unmarried daughters of any age.
- Children with special needs, whatever their age.
- Parents, under extra conditions. In Dubai, GDRFA asks for a salary of at least AED 10,000 a month and a guarantee of AED 5,000 for each parent, up to AED 15,000.
Source: UAE Government Portal: Residence visa for family members; GDRFA Dubai: Residence for parents1,2
Family members aged 18 or over take the medical fitness test, and a dependant's permit ends no later than the sponsor's.1
Frequently Asked Questions
What salary do I need to sponsor my family in the UAE?
AED 4,000 a month, or AED 3,000 with accommodation, to sponsor a spouse and children. To sponsor parents in Dubai, GDRFA asks for AED 10,000 a month and a guarantee of AED 5,000 for each parent.
Sources
Figures checked 6 November 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. Not tax, legal or financial advice.
