Spouse Visa for Dubai – New Rules?

A spouse visa in Dubai (also called a family visa) is issued to legally married couples, where one partner sponsors the other. It’s available to both husbands and wives as long as they meet the requirements set by UAE immigration authorities.

Key Points:

• Valid for 1, 2, or 3 years depending on sponsor status.
• Renewable before expiry.
• Linked to the residence visa of the sponsoring partner.

👉 Note: A partner visa in Dubai can also refer to long-term dependent visas for unmarried couples or business partners, but in everyday use, it usually means a spouse visa.

Eligibility Requirements for a Spouse Visa in Dubai

To sponsor your spouse, you must meet the following conditions:

• Salary Requirement: Minimum salary of AED 4,000, or AED 3,000 with accommodation provided.
• Marriage Certificate: Must be legally attested in the UAE or by UAE embassies abroad.
• Valid Residency: The sponsoring partner must hold a valid UAE residence visa.
• Housing Proof: Ejari tenancy contract or accommodation proof.

For wives sponsoring husbands, additional approval from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) may be required depending on profession and income level.

Documents Required for Spouse Visa Dubai

To apply, prepare these documents:

• Valid passport copies (sponsor + spouse).
• Sponsor’s Emirates ID.
• Marriage certificate (attested).
• Salary certificate or labor contract.
• Recent passport-size photos.
• Tenancy contract or accommodation proof.
• Medical fitness test results (spouse).
• Health insurance proof.

How to Apply for a Spouse Visa in Dubai

The process is straightforward if you follow each step carefully:

1. Submit Entry Permit Application – through GDRFA or ICP.
2. Medical Test – spouse undergoes medical screening at approved centers.
3. Emirates ID Application – biometric capture for the sponsored spouse.
4. Visa Stamping – final residence visa stamping in the passport.

Processing Time: Usually 2 to 4 weeks depending on documentation and approvals.

Costs of Spouse Visa Dubai

The costs may vary slightly based on typing center fees and additional services, but standard government charges include:

Above mention cost may inaccurate. please double check cost.

Partner Visa Cancellation Fee Dubai

If you no longer need the visa or if your marital/partnership status changes, you may have to cancel the partner visa.

• Standard Cancellation Fee: AED 200–300 (government fees).
• Typing Center/Service Fees: AED 100–200 depending on provider.
• Refund of Deposit (if any): Returned to the sponsor after cancellation.

1. Can a wife sponsor her husband in Dubai?
Yes, but certain salary and professional criteria must be met.

2. How long does it take to process a spouse visa?
Usually 2–4 weeks. Faster if all documents are ready.

3. What happens if a spouse visa expires?
Overstay fines of AED 50/day apply. Renewal should be done early.