Dubai Sets New Family Sponsorship Rules for Foreign Residents

Dubai's General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs has established conditions for foreign residents wishing to sponsor family members to live in the emirate. Both male and female foreign residents can sponsor spouses, children under 25, and unmarried daughters, with special provisions for children with special needs, allowing them to be sponsored regardless of age.

A critical requirement is that sponsored family members must reside at the same address as the sponsor for the duration of the residency agreement. For entrepreneurs, additional conditions apply, including nomination by the Dubai Future Foundation, a registered pioneering project with an annual income of one million dirhams, suitable housing for family members, and proof of kinship.

The income threshold of one million dirhams is essential for eligibility, ensuring only financially active ventures qualify. The residency requirement is consistent across all sponsorship categories, emphasizing the need for family members to live at the guarantor's address.