Sponsoring Your Parents in Dubai: Rules & Costs

Why it's treated differently

Parent sponsorship generally requires a stronger salary threshold and larger accommodation than spouse or child sponsorship, since the household needs to comfortably support an additional dependent adult. Exact thresholds and specific requirements vary and can change, so it's worth confirming the current requirement for your case rather than relying on general figures alone.

What's typically required

• A higher salary threshold than for a spouse or child
• Suitable accommodation, reflected in your Ejari
• Proof of relationship, the parent's and sponsor's civil documents, attested for UAE use
• Medical fitness test results for the parent

The process

1. 1Eligibility checkWe confirm the sponsor's salary and tenancy meet the higher threshold for parent sponsorship.
2. 2Entry permit or status changeApplied for once eligibility is confirmed.
3. 3Medical, Emirates ID and stampingSame final stages as any family visa.

For the general process that underpins any family sponsorship, see our complete family sponsorship guide.

Cost

DocuGulf's service fee for processing a family visa is AED 3,200, with government fees shown separately and passed through at cost, the same fee structure applies whether you're sponsoring a spouse, child or parent, though government fees and the required salary threshold may differ for parent sponsorship. Tell us your specific situation and we'll confirm the exact figure and whether you meet the eligibility bar before you commit to anything.

Key takeaways

Key takeaways: Parent sponsorship generally needs a higher salary and larger accommodation than spouse or child sponsorship. Confirm the current eligibility threshold for your case before applying, as requirements can change. DocuGulf's service fee is AED 3,200, with government fees shown separately at cost. Have your parent's civil documents attested for UAE use as part of the checklist.

A note on scope: DocuGulf is a documentation facilitation service. All kinds of work is performed by licensed notaries, translators and approved typing centres. Reach us at info@docugulf.com or +971 58 569 3628.