Dependents Visa Services (Wife Visa) Issue Date: 12/05/2016 Version 1.1
Application Guideline
Dependents Visa Services – Request for Wife Visa
Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................. 2
Service to Select on Portal ................................................................................ 2
Important Notes ............................................................................................. 3
1. New Residence Visa for Wife outside the Country ................................................ 4
Steps ........................................................................................................ 4
Requirements ............................................................................................. 4
Output ...................................................................................................... 6
Note ........................................................................................................ 6
2. New Residence Visa for Wife inside the Country with Visa Amendment ..................... 7
Steps ........................................................................................................ 7
Requirements ............................................................................................. 7
Output .................................................................................................... 10
3. New Residence Visa for Wife inside the Country without Visa Amendment ............... 10
Steps ...................................................................................................... 10
Requirements ........................................................................................... 10
Output .................................................................................................... 12
Note ...................................................................................................... 12
Further Information ...................................................................................... 12
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Introduction
A DMCC licensed company is eligible to apply for UAE residence permits for their sponsored employees and shareholders’ dependents such as wife, children, parent(s), parents-in-law, housemaid(s) and driver through DMCC, which will be subject to Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) rules & regulations.
The dependent application will be processed as per one of the following three cases:
1. The first case applies if the dependent is outside UAE & will enter the UAE using the
dependent entry permit.
2. The second case applies if the dependent is inside the UAE on a cancelled employment visa
or on a Visit Visa where he / she remains inside UAE and change the status to residence permit.
3. The third case applies if the dependent is inside the UAE on Transit Visa or on Arrival Visa for GCC Residents where they must exit & re-enter on dependent entry permit.
Service to Select on Portal
Once you log on to the portal, you will see ‘Employee Services’ on the right hand tabs on the
portal homepage. Click on the Employee Services and then click on ‘Apply for new’ in the
dropdown menu under ‘Dependent Residence permits (visa)’.
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Important Notes
Sponsors who have an open file in GDRFA are required to upload a copy of the receipt; otherwise, DMCC will open the file on behalf of the sponsor for an additional charge.
Shareholders not holding DMCC residence visa and holding Dubai residence visa can apply for the dependents visa.
Minimum salary of AED 4,000 with accommodation is required.
Attested Marriage Certificate (Attestation from UAE Embassy in home country and Ministry of Foreign Affairs in UAE).
Wife’s passport should be valid for at least 6 months.
Sponsor's passport & residence visa should be valid for at least 6 months.
The sponsor’s job should not be workers or any job equivalent to housemaids in order to be eligible for the sponsorship.
A dependent entry permit is valid for 60 days.
If the dependent fails the medical exam, she will not be allowed to remain in the UAE.
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1. New Residence Visa for Wife outside the Country
Steps
Step 1: Complete the application form to apply for wife visa on DMCC portal.
Step 2: Upload the required documents and proceed with the payment.
Step 3: Receive a notification to visit the DMCC counters to submit the original documents and to sign the e-form.
Step 4: Receive a notification confirming the submission of documents to GDRFA.
Step 5: Receive a notification confirming the issuance of the entry permit & the next steps.
Step 6: Courier will deliver Entry permit & typed e-form for stamping to the company.
Step 7: Submit the entry permit to the GDRFA office at the port of arrival.
Step 8: Intimate the dependent’s arrival on the portal application.
Step 9: Apply for Emirates ID in any approved typing centre & proceed with the medical test in any government approved hospital, clinic or centre; then, once completed, to upload Emirates ID registration form on the online application.
Step 10: Submit the required documents for residence visa stamping on the DMCC counters.
Step 11: Receive a notification confirming the submission of documents to GDRFA.
Step 12: Receive a notification confirming the issuance of the residence visa permit.
Step 13: Courier will deliver original passport with stamped residence visa to the company.
Requirements
Step 1: Complete the application form to apply for wife visa on DMCC portal.
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Step 2: Upload the following required documents and proceed with the payment:
Uploaded Documents Remarks
Wife passport copy Passport validity: minimum 6 months
Wife’s passport size photo High quality and coloured
Sponsor’s passport copy with visa page Passport validity: minimum 6 months
Salary certificate (Arabic) / Share Certificate copy
Share certificate if the sponsor is shareholder
Attested marriage certificate copy
Original to be submitted at DMCC counters
Sponsor file receipt
If the sponsor has already an opened file in GDRFA
Ejari / Title Deed
Attested tenancy contract by Ejari or Title Deed if the sponsor is the property owner
Electricity bill
Latest electricity bill (up to 3 months old)
Step 3: After processing the online application, DMCC will issue a typed e-form where the
sponsor needs to visit the DMCC counters to submit his / her original documents and to sign
the e-form.
Step 4: Receive a notification confirming the submission of documents to GDRFA.
Step 5: Receive a notification confirming the issuance of entry permit.
Step 6: Courier to the company’s registered office will deliver original entry permit & the typed e-form for residence stamping within 24 hours.
Step 7: DMCC will submit the dependent’s entry permit to the GDRFA office at the port of
arrival.
Step 8: Intimate the dependent’s arrival online by entering the date of arrival & updating
the step online.
Step 9: Apply for Emirates ID in any approved typing centre & proceed with the medical
test in any government approved hospital, clinic, or centre.
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Step 10: Once all the documents are ready, please visit the DMCC counters to submit the
below documents:
Step 11: Receive a notification confirming the submission of documents to GDRFA.
Step 12: Receive a notification confirming the issuance of the residence visa permit.
Step 13: Courier will deliver original passport with stamped residence visa to the company.
Output
Issue a renewable residence visa valid for three years.
Note
DMCC offers a service to drop off the entry permit at the airport with a nominal fee of AED 155/-.
Original Copy Documents Remarks
Two passport size photos for wife High quality & coloured
Wife’s passport
Entry permit
Medical certificate Issued by a government approved hospital, clinic or centre
Emirates ID application form To be obtained from any approved
typing centre
Signed e-form for residence permit stamping
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2. New Residence Visa for Wife inside the Country with Visa Amendment
Steps
Step 1: Complete the application form to apply for wife’s visa on DMCC portal.
Step 2: Upload the required documents and proceed with the payment.
Step 3: Receive a notification to visit the DMCC counters to submit the original documents and to sign the e-form.
Step 4: Receive a notification confirming the submission of documents to GDRFA.
Step 5: Receive a notification confirming the issuance of the entry permit & the next steps.
Step 6: Courier to the company’s registered office will deliver Entry permit & typed e-form for visa amendment within 24 hours.
Step 7: Submit the required documents for visa amendment (original entry permit & passport) & signed e-form to DMCC counters.
Step 8: Receive a notification confirming the submission of documents to GDRFA.
Step 9: Receive a notification confirming the issuance of visa amendment & the next steps.
Step 10: Courier to the company’s registered office will deliver Entry permit, passport, visa amendment document & typed e-form for residence stamping within 24 hours.
Step 11: Apply for Emirates ID in any approved typing centre & proceed with the medical test in any government approved hospital, clinic or centre; once completed, upload the Emirates ID registration form on online application.
Step 12: Submit the required documents for residence visa stamping to DMCC counters.
Step 13: Receive a notification confirming the submission of documents to GDRFA.
Step 14: Receive a notification confirming the issuance of the residence visa permit.
Step 15: Courier to the company’s registered office will deliver original passport with stamped residence visa within 24 hours.
Requirements
Step 1: Complete the application form to apply for wife’s visa on DMCC portal.
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Step 2: Upload the following required documents and proceed with the payment:
Uploaded Documents Remarks
Wife’s passport with current visa copy
Passport validity: minimum 6 months
Wife’s passport size photo High quality and coloured
Sponsor’s passport copy with visa page
Passport validity: minimum 6 months
Salary certificate (Arabic) / Share certificate copy
Share certificate if the sponsor is a shareholder
Attested marriage certificate copy Original to be submitted at DMCC counters
Sponsor’s file receipt
If the sponsor has already an opened file in GDRFA
Ejari / Title Deed
Attested tenancy contract by Ejari / Title Deed if the sponsor is the property owner
Electricity bill Latest electricity bill (up to 3 months old)
Step 3: After processing the online application, DMCC will issue a typed e-form, where the
sponsor needs to visit the DMCC counters to submit the original documents and to sign the
e-form.
Step 4: Receive a notification confirming the submission of documents to GDRFA.
Step 5: Receive a notification confirming the issuance of entry permit.
Step 6: Courier to the company’s registered office will deliver the original entry permit & a typed e-form for visa amendment within 24 hours.
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Step 7: Once ready, please visit the DMCC counters to submit the following required
documents to complete the visa amendment:
Step 8: Receive a notification confirming the submission of documents to GDRFA.
Step 9: Receive a notification confirming the issuance of visa amendment.
Step 10: Courier to the company’s registered office will deliver Entry permit, passport, visa amendment document & typed e-form for residence stamping within 24 hours.
Step 11: Apply for Emirates ID in any approved typing centre & proceed with the medical
test in any government approved hospital, clinic, or centre.
Step 12: Once all documents are ready, please visit the DMCC counters to submit the
below documents:
Step 12: Receive a notification confirming the submission of documents to GDRFA.
Step 13: Receive a notification confirming the issuance of the residence visa permit.
Original Copy Documents Remarks
Wife’s passport
Original new entry permit
Signed e-form for status amendment
Original Copy Documents Remarks
Two passport size photos for wife
High quality & coloured
Wife’s passport
Entry permit
Medical certificate Issued by government approved hospital, clinic or centre
Emirates ID application form To be obtained from any approved typing
centre
Signed e-form for residence permit stamping
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Step 14: Courier to the company’s registered office will deliver original passport with stamped residence visa within 24 hours.
Output
Issue a renewable residence visa valid for three years.
3. New Residence Visa for Wife inside the Country without Visa
Amendment
Steps
Step 1: Complete the application form to apply for wife’s visa on DMCC portal.
Step 2: Upload the required documents and proceed with the payment.
Step 3: Receive a notification to visit the DMCC counters to submit the original documents and to sign the e-form.
Step 4: Receive a notification confirming the submission of documents to GDRFA.
Step 5: Receive a notification confirming the issuance of entry permit & the next steps.
Step 6: courier to the company’s registered office will deliver Entry permit & typed e-form for stamping within 24 hours.
Step 7: The dependent should exit the country & re-enter on dependent’s entry permit.
Step 8: Apply for Emirates ID in any approved typing centre & proceed with the medical test in any government approved hospital, clinic or centre; once completed, upload Emirates ID registration form on online application.
Step 9: Submit the required documents for residence visa stamping to DMCC counters.
Step 10: Receive a notification confirming the submission of documents to GDRFA.
Step 11: Receive a notification confirming the issuance of residence visa permit.
Step 12: Courier to the company’s registered office will deliver original passport with stamped residence visa within 24 hours.
Requirements
Step 1: Complete the application form to apply for wife’s visa on DMCC portal.
Step 2: Upload the following required documents and proceed with the payment:
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Uploaded Documents Remarks
Wife’s passport with current visa copy Passport validity: minimum 6 months
Wife’s Passport size photo High quality and coloured
Sponsor’s passport copy with visa page Passport validity: minimum 6 months
Salary certificate (Arabic) / Share certificate copy
Share certificate if the sponsor is a shareholder
Attested marriage certificate copy
Original to be submitted at DMCC counters
Sponsor file receipt
If the sponsor has already an opened file in GDRFA
Ejari / Title Deed
Attested tenancy contract by Ejari / Title Deed if the sponsor is the property owner
Electricity bill
Latest electricity bill (up to 3 months old)
Step 3: After processing the online application, DMCC will issue a typed e-form, where the
sponsor should visit the DMCC counters to submit the original documents and to sign the e-
form.
Step 4: Receive a notification confirming the submission of documents to GDRFA.
Step 5: Receive a notification confirming the issuance of entry permit.
Step 6: Courier to the company’s registered office will deliver original entry permit & a typed e-form for residence stamping within 24 hours.
Step 7: The dependent should exit the country & re-enter on dependent’s entry permit.
Step 8: Apply for Emirates ID in any approved typing centre & proceed with the medical
test in any government approved hospital, clinic, or centre.
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Step 9: Once all documents are ready for residence stamping, please visit the DMCC
counters to submit the below documents:
Step 10: Receive a notification confirming the submission of documents to GDRFA.
Step 11: Receive a notification confirming the issuance of residence visa permit.
Step 12: Courier to the company’s registered office will deliver original passport with stamped residence visa within 24 hours.
Output
Issue a renewable residence visa valid for three years.
Note
DMCC offers a service to drop off the entry permit at the airport for a nominal fee of AED 155/-.
Further Information
Visit our website at www.dmcc.ae or email [email protected]
Contact us at 800 DMCC (3622) or +971 4 424 9600.
Original Copy Documents Remarks
Two passport size photo for wife High quality & coloured
Wife’s passport
Entry permit
Medical certificate
Issued by a government approved hospital, clinic or centre
Emirates ID application form To be obtained from any approved
typing centre
Signed e-form for residence permit stamping