# Family Visit Visa Salary Requirements in the UAE, Explained

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Category: Visa & Immigration
Updated: 2026-08-08
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Want your parents to visit for a month, or host a friend from back home? In Dubai, whether you can sponsor their visit visa comes down mostly to one number: your monthly salary. The thresholds, per the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), depend on how closely you are related.

## The salary thresholds

- **AED 4,000 per month** — first-degree relatives: parents, spouse and children
- **AED 8,000 per month** — second- and third-degree relatives: siblings, grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins
- **AED 15,000 per month** — friends and anyone not related to you

These are visit visa thresholds, and they are far lower than what residence sponsorship requires — if you are looking to move family here permanently, our [family residence sponsorship guide](/knowledge-hub/visa-immigration/uae-family-sponsorship-visa-guide) covers that separate track.

Wondering how your pay stacks up more broadly? See our guide to the [average salary in Dubai](/knowledge-hub/jobs-careers/average-salary-dubai-2026).

## Visa options and fees

Single-entry visit visas come in three lengths:

- **30 days — AED 200**
- **60 days — AED 300**
- **90 days — AED 400**

On top of the visa fee, GDRFA collects a **refundable security deposit of AED 1,000** per visitor, returned after the visitor leaves within their permitted stay.

## What the sponsor needs

- A valid UAE residence visa and Emirates ID
- Proof of income when requested: a salary certificate, an attested labour contract, or company ownership documents if you run a business
- Proof of relationship for family: attested birth or marriage certificates

## What the visitor needs

- Passport copy and a passport-sized photograph
- Proof of accommodation — a hotel booking or your tenancy contract
- Return flight ticket
- Health insurance where applicable

Apply through GDRFA Dubai's online channels, available around the clock, or at an authorised AMER centre during business hours. Keep an eye on the exit date: overstays attract daily fines, covered in our [overstay fines guide](/knowledge-hub/visa-immigration/uae-overstay-fines-guide).

## Key takeaway

**AED 4,000 sponsors parents, spouse and children; AED 8,000 covers siblings and extended family; AED 15,000 lets you host friends.** Budget AED 200–400 for the visa plus a refundable AED 1,000 deposit, and have attested relationship documents ready before you apply.

## FAQ

### Can I sponsor my parents on a AED 5,000 salary?

Yes. Parents are first-degree relatives, so the AED 4,000 threshold applies. You will need your salary certificate or attested labour contract as proof.

### How much salary do I need to sponsor a friend's visit?

AED 15,000 per month. Non-relatives carry the highest threshold, and the same fees and deposit apply.

### Is the AED 1,000 deposit really refunded?

Yes, it is a financial guarantee refunded after the visitor departs within their permitted stay. Keep the payment receipt and apply for the refund through the same channel.

### Can the visit visa be extended?

Visit visas can typically be renewed or the visitor can exit and re-enter on a new visa. Rules change, so check current GDRFA guidance before the visa expires rather than after.

## Further reading

- [UAE family sponsorship: residence visas for your dependants](/knowledge-hub/visa-immigration/uae-family-sponsorship-visa-guide)
- [UAE visa types in 2026: the complete guide](/knowledge-hub/visa-immigration/uae-visa-types-2026-complete-guide)
- [UAE overstay fines and grace periods](/knowledge-hub/visa-immigration/uae-overstay-fines-guide)
- [Average salary in Dubai 2026](/knowledge-hub/jobs-careers/average-salary-dubai-2026)

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