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Parents Visa Dubai: Sponsor Mother or Father in the UAE
How to sponsor a parent's UAE residence visa in Dubai. Covers Amer document checklist, sponsor salary and Ejari notes, relationship attestation, medical fitness, Emirates ID, and Amer service-centre fee breakdown.
Gov. fee
AED 2,500–4,000+ (entry permit, medical, Emirates ID, stamping per Amer notes; deposit and health insurance are additional and may vary)
Timeline
4–8 weeks from file opening to residence stamping (depends on attestation, entry permit processing, and medical results)
For
UAE residents -- employed, self-employed, or Golden Visa holders -- who want to…
Steps
7
Start
Attest the sponsor's birth certificate through the full chain: notarize in the country of…
Last updated: June 2026
- 1Attest Relationship Documents
- 2Prepare Sponsor Documents
- 3Open Family File at Amer
- 4Apply for Entry Permit
- 5Complete Medical Fitness Test
- 6Apply for Emirates ID
- 7Finalize Residence Visa
●Process and document requirements based on Amer service-centre operational notes compiled by Guidex and GDRFA residency guidelines. Sponsor income, Ejari, and deposit figures are Amer filing references reviewed case by case at GDRFA -- not published statutory thresholds. · Checked June 2026
Step by step
Attest Relationship Documents
Attest the sponsor's birth certificate through the full chain: notarize in the country of issue, authenticate at the national foreign ministry, UAE Embassy stamp, then UAE MOFA attestation. This document proves the parent-child relationship to GDRFA.
Where to go
UAE MOFA (final step)
Address / portal
Any UAE MOFA attestation centre
Est. cost
Varies by country
Est. time
2–4 weeks
Advice
Allow 2–4 weeks for the full attestation chain. Start this step before collecting any other documents. Both the sponsor birth certificate and the parent's passport must show consistent name spelling -- any mismatch causes file rejection at Amer.
Note
Amer will reject the family file without fully attested relationship proof. A digital or unattested copy is not accepted.
Prepare Sponsor Documents
Gather all sponsor-side documents before the Amer visit: physical Emirates ID (original card, not a copy), passport copy, residence visa copy, Ejari tenancy contract, 3-month bank statement, and salary proof.
Where to go
Your own records / employer / bank
Address / portal
Est. cost
Est. time
1–2 days to prepare
Advice
Amer notes reviewed by Guidex list a two-bedroom Ejari and an income reference of AED 10,500 as filing guidelines for parent sponsorship files. Salary proof: salary certificate (employed) or trade licence (self-employed or business owner). These are Amer service-centre references reviewed case by case at GDRFA -- confirm current requirements before visiting.
Open Family File at Amer
Submit the complete file at Amer: sponsor's original Emirates ID, passport copy, residence visa copy, Ejari, salary proof, bank statement, parent's passport, white-background photo, and attested relationship documents.
Where to go
Amer service center
Address / portal
Any Amer branch in Dubai
Est. cost
AED 283.15 (file opening, Amer notes)
Est. time
Same day
Advice
Sponsor must bring the physical Emirates ID card -- digital copies are not accepted. A refundable deposit may be requested at this stage (Amer notes reference AED 5,000). Confirm the deposit requirement and refund process with Amer before visiting.
Apply for Entry Permit
Amer submits the entry permit application for the parent. If the parent is outside the UAE, they travel to Dubai once the permit is issued. If the parent is already inside the UAE, a Change of Status step follows before the medical.
Where to go
Amer service center
Address / portal
Any Amer branch in Dubai
Est. cost
AED 439.90–1,089.90 (Amer notes)
Est. time
3–5 working days
Advice
Outside UAE entry permit fee per Amer notes: AED 439.90. Inside UAE entry permit: AED 1,089.90. If the parent is inside the UAE, a Change of Status (Amer fee: AED 698.90) is required before proceeding to the medical step.
Complete Medical Fitness Test
Parent attends a GDRFA-approved medical centre for a blood test and chest X-ray. Results are submitted electronically to ICA.
Where to go
GDRFA-approved medical centre
Address / portal
Coordinated through Amer
Est. cost
AED 372.50 (Amer notes)
Est. time
1–2 days
Advice
Bring passport (original), entry permit copy or change of status confirmation, white-background photo, and an active email address and mobile number for result delivery.
Note
Residence cannot be issued until medical clearance is confirmed by ICA.
Apply for Emirates ID
Submit the Emirates ID application and complete biometric enrollment (fingerprints and photo) at an Amer centre.
Where to go
Amer service center
Address / portal
Any Amer branch in Dubai
Est. cost
AED 286.50–386.50 (Amer notes, 1–2 year)
Est. time
2–3 days (card delivery 5–10 days)
Advice
1-year Emirates ID per Amer notes: AED 286.50 / 2-year: AED 386.50. Provide a correct delivery address -- the card is delivered by post separately from the visa.
Finalize Residence Visa
Final stamping of the parent's UAE residence visa in their passport at Amer. The visa is also linked electronically to the Emirates ID.
Where to go
Amer service center
Address / portal
Any Amer branch in Dubai
Est. cost
AED 409.90–510.00 (Amer notes, 1–2 year)
Est. time
2–3 days
Advice
1-year stamping per Amer notes: AED 409.90 / 2-year: AED 510.00. Passport is held briefly during stamping -- avoid travel bookings until it's returned. Health insurance must be arranged before or alongside this step.
Overview
A UAE resident may sponsor a parent's residence visa in Dubai if the file meets Amer and GDRFA requirements. The process runs entirely through Amer service centres under GDRFA residency rules. No employer involvement is required -- the file is the sponsor's personal responsibility.
If the parent is outside the UAE, the entry permit is issued first and the parent travels to Dubai before the medical and Emirates ID steps. If the parent is already inside the UAE, the process includes a Change of Status step (Amer fee: AED 698.90) before medical -- the parent does not need to leave the country.
Amer filing notes: Amer service-centre notes reviewed by Guidex list a monthly income reference of AED 10,500 and a two-bedroom Ejari for parent sponsorship files. A refundable deposit of AED 5,000 may also be listed. These figures reflect Amer's internal filing guidelines and are reviewed case by case at GDRFA -- they are not published statutory thresholds.
AMER service-centre fee notes (for reference only -- confirm at counter): open file AED 283.15; entry permit outside UAE AED 439.90, inside UAE AED 1,089.90; change of status AED 698.90; medical AED 372.50; Emirates ID 1-year AED 286.50, 2-year AED 386.50; residence stamping 1-year AED 409.90, 2-year AED 510.00. Additional: cancellation inside UAE AED 189.90, outside UAE AED 289.90; modification AED 372; replacement Emirates ID AED 486.12; update mobile AED 105; violation committee AED 289.90. Health insurance cost varies by category and provider. These are Amer service-centre notes shared with Guidex -- actual fees may vary by file, insurance, typing, and authority review.
Common mistakes: relationship documents (sponsor birth certificate) not fully attested through the MOFA chain -- the most common reason for file rejection at Amer; name mismatch between the sponsor birth certificate and the parent's passport; Ejari not meeting the two-bedroom guideline noted by Amer; 3-month bank statement not ready at file opening; parent's existing visa status not checked before applying; health insurance not budgeted.
Guidex can review sponsor eligibility before opening the file, prepare the Amer document checklist, coordinate attestation, and manage the inside-UAE or outside-UAE filing path from start to stamping.
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