Introduction
The process of visa application for family members in Dubai demands multiple official documents to receive authentication for both validity and legal acceptance. Expatriates must get their documents attested when they aim to support their family members through sponsorships of spouses, children, and parents.
Why is Document Attestation Required for a Family Visa?
Document attestation for UAE family visa that verifies the purpose of submitted documents and possesses authenticity from official governmental authorities. Document attestation serves the government of the UAE through dual purposes, including fraud validation for family visa approval.
Key Documents Required for Family Visa Attestation in Dubai
1. Marriage Certificate
A testimony about the legitimate connection between sponsors and their spouses will be needed.
The document requires attestations starting from the country that issued it before moving to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
2. Birth Certificates
Genuine documents concerning parentage are required during children's visa applications.
A certificate of attestation needs to be verified by the country of birth alongside the UAE Embassy and MOFA Dubai offices.
3. Educational Certificates (If Required)
Application processes for dependent parents require the educational documents of sponsors during the visa application.
Home country education boards, together with ministries of foreign affairs and UAE authorities, need to testify documents for validation.
4. Passport Copies
Every visa application demands passport copies of both the sponsor and their dependents.
The passport verification documents do not need attestation yet; they should remain valid for a minimum period of six months.
5. Employment Contract or Salary Certificate
Proof of financial support from the sponsor to provide for the family members exists in this document.
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), along with the employer, needs to confirm the document.
6. Tenancy Contract (Ejari) and Utility Bills
The approval process for visas demands valid proof of residence at Dubai locations.
A valid tenancy contract should be approved by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) in Dubai.
7. Medical Fitness Certificates
The visa application requires documentation from dependents who are 18 years of age or older, as well as their spouses and parents.
The medical certification needs validation from an authorized medical center within UAE borders.
Attestation Process for Family Visa Documents in Dubai
Notarization in the Home Country: Local public authorities need to provide official certification for documents as the first step. There are several agency centers for the attestation in Chennai.
Attestation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Home Country
UAE verifies the document's authenticity before its submission process begins.
UAE Embassy Attestation: The document requires verification and stamping from the UAE Embassy operating in the issuing country.
MOFA Attestation in Dubai: The final attestation services are performed by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC).
Salary Requirement for Sponsoring Family
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Husband sponsoring wife & children: Minimum AED 4,000 (or AED 3,000 + Accommodation)
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Wife sponsoring husband & children: AED 10,000 (or AED 8,000 + Accommodation)
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Parents Sponsorship: AED 20,000 (or AED 19,000 + 2BHK accommodation)
