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UAE: Complete online process for applying for family visa through ICA

How to apply for dependent visa with Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA)

Published: October 25, 2020 18:12 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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If you are planning to sponsor your family in the UAE and wish to apply for an entry permit, you do not need to visit a typing centre. — Want to sponsor your family's visa? You can do it all online! Image Credit: Gulf News

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In a post on their social media channels, the ICA provided the steps that UAE residents can follow to request for an entry permit for their dependent by visiting ica.gov.ae or through the ICA app. — These processes can be completed by registering at www.ica.gov.ae or through the ICA app. Image Credit: Gulf News

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“Any UAE resident can apply for their dependent’s visa through the ICA website or smart application very easily,” Sirajudeen Ummer, a Public Relations Officer with Dubai-based First Gate Business Services. — Sirajudeen Ummer, a Public Relations Officer with Dubai-based First Gate Business Services. Image Credit: Supplied

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“They can apply for an entry permit, change of status or request to get the visa stamped – all the processes are available online,” he added. — You can complete all the ICA related services, when it comes to the family visa application, online. Image Credit: Gulf News

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So, if you wish to apply for your family’s residence visa, these are the steps you need to follow to apply for your dependent’s visa, according to First Gate Business Services. — Here's how you can complete the process online. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Visit www.ica.gov.ae or download the ICA app and create a username and password. You can also use your UAE PASS credentials, if you have one. — Step 1: Register with the online portal Image Credit: Gulf News

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Find out about how you can get the UAE PASS by following the link in the caption below. — Get the UAE PASS and complete government services online - https://gulfnews.com/1.1574766191972 Image Credit: Supplied

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Submit the following documents to open a sponsor file — Step 2: Sponsor file registration Image Credit: Gulf News

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1. Sponsor’s passport copy and visa page 2. Sponsor’s Emirates ID copy 3. Salary certificate (If the sponsor works in the government sector or a free zone) or Labour contract (If the sponsor works in the private sector) File registration fees: Dh255 — Image Credit: Gulf News

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All documents should be uploaded on the website as a colour copy, in the pdf or jpg format. — You can upload files in the .jpg or .pdf format. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Select the ‘Residence Permit Issuance Service’ and upload the following documents — Step 3: Apply for an entry permit Image Credit: Gulf News

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1. Sponsor passport copy and visa page 2. Emirates ID copy 3. Salary certificate or labour contract 4. Attested marriage certificate, with legal translation 5. Attested birth certificate, with legal translation 7. Ejari copy or tenancy contract 8. Dependents’ passport copy 9. Dependents’ photographs with white background — Upload these documents to apply for an entry permit. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Cost: Dh306 Once you submit the application and pay the fees, you will receive the permit via email. — Entry permit cost Image Credit: Gulf News

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The next step is to request for a ‘change status’ online. You would need to provide the following documents: — Step 4: Change status Image Credit: Gulf News

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1. Current tourist visa copy or cancellation confirmation letter copy 2. New entry permit copy Cost: Dh559 — Image Credit: Gulf News

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You would then need to apply for your medical fitness test (above 18 years only), Emirates ID and health insurance, which is mandatory for Abu Dhabi and Dubai visa holders. Read our detailed guides on both these processes by following the links in the caption below. — Step 5: Apply for medical fitness test, Emirates ID and health insurance Image Credit: Gulf News

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How to apply for an Emirates ID and health insurance — How to renew your Emiates ID - gulfnews.com/1.1597761639489 How to get health insurance in the UAE - gulfnews.com/1.1574540564021 Image Credit: Gulf News

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You would then need to apply for a request to get the visa stamped. This too can be done online, by submitting the following documents: — Step 6: Visa stamping Image Credit: Gulf News

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1. Copy of Entry permit 2. Change status copy (If the person inside) 3. Sponsor passport copy with visa page 4. Ejari or tenancy contract copy5. Marriage certificate copy (both country’s attested) 6. Copy of Marriage certificate legal translation 7. Birth certificate copy 8. Copy of birth certificate legal translation 9. Applicant passport copy 10. One photograph with white background. — Documents required for visa stamping Image Credit: Gulf News

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Government fee for visa stamping application normal Dh458. — Image Credit: Gulf News

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If urgent, you can visit an immigration department and get the visa stamped at the department on the spot. You would need to pay an additional Dh100 for this service. — Image Credit: Gulf News

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