How to apply for family residence visa in the UAE

Process for applying for spouse and children’s visa, Emirates ID

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Self-sponsored visas include investor visa, Green Visa or the 10-year Golden Visa.
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For all the criteria related to family residence visas, read our guide here: gulfnews.com/1.1702302168738
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Amer centres accept applications on behalf of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA-D) and typing centres have to be registered with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP).
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To know more about how you can start the application process online, read our guide here: gulfnews.com/1.1659450544415
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For details on how to get a medical fitness test in the UAE, read our guide here: gulfnews.com/1.1656428456951
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In case you applied online, take a print out of your application. The test results take 24 to 48 hours to be sent to you.
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The Emirates ID is the primary identification document for all residents in the UAE and must be carried with you at all times.
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