GDRFA Dubai has detailed UAE visit visa rules for sponsoring relatives and friends. Residents sponsoring first-degree relatives need Dh4,000 monthly, while friends require Dh15,000. Applicants submit sponsor and visitor documents, including proof of income and relationship. Visa fees range from Dh200 to Dh700, plus a security deposit. Applications are processed within 48 hours and approved visitors must enter within 60 days.

Learn how the UAE 5-year tourist visa works, from 180-day stay limits and $4,000 bank balance rules to fees, documents and online application options.

Dubai’s GDRFA outlines single- and multiple-entry visit visa options, security deposits, processing times and eligibility for relatives and friends.