My wife is on Visit/Tourist Visa. Can I change her visa to Residence without exit the country? How much should I pay for this?
Yes, you can change her visa to residence without exit the country. But you should pay Dh1200 extra to issue visa inside country and status change.

I joined my company five months ago, but still I didn't receive my Labour Contract. I want to apply for family visa. How can I get my Labour Contract?
You can print your labour contract from MOHRE website or from our platform with your passport copy.

Do I need to visit Immigration office to submit family visa application and collect the visa?
No need to visit Immigration. Once you submitted online application through our online platform, you will receive visa through your e-mail.

I am on Employment Visa. But my visa still not stamped on my passport. Can I attach entry visa to apply visa for my family?
No. You should have stamped visa on your passport to apply for family visa. Your labour contract also should be shown at the Immigration to prove your salary. Labour Contract will be issued only after stamping your visa.

Do I need to endorse spouse's name in my passport to apply for family visa?
No. Attested marriage certificate is enough.

How long the family visa process takes at Immigration?
If the above mentioned documents are correct, visa will be issued same day.

I want to apply residence visa for my wife and two children. I have got a studio flat in my name. Is it acceptable for family visa?
Yes, for wife and children studio flat also acceptable.

I want to apply residence visa for my child. But Tenancy Contract is issued in the name of my wife. Is it acceptable for family visa?
Yes, it is acceptable. You should attach wife's passport copy and Marriage Certificate.

Can I sponsor my wife in UAE if tenancy contract is in her name?
You may submit a letter from your wife, stating that she has no objection that you are using the tenancy contract in her name to apply for her residence under your sponsorship.

I am an Investor/partner and I heard that I have to deposit Dh3020 at Immigration for each of my dependent's residence visa. Can I refund Dh10000 / 20000 which I deposited for my investor visa?
Yes, you can refund self visa deposit amount after you deposited Dh3020 for each of your dependent's visa. . STEPS: Submit family visa application online through our Online platform,

How can I get my IBAN?
You can generate it through the concerned bank si

My family came to Dubai on Entry permit visa . Medical and Visa stamping not yet done. they need to go back home without stamping Visa. Do I need to cancel their visa in this case?
Yes, you have to cancel their visa

My family is outside UAE for more than 6 months . Do I need to cancel their visa in this case?
No need to cancel the visa , it will be cancel automatic.

I am on Employment visa and entered Dubai by Evisa. I have not completed my medical or emirates id yet. Is it possible to exit UAE without visa stamping for emergency?
No. You should stamp your visa on passport or cancel visa directly without medical and ID. Then only you can exit

Do I need to cancel Emirates ID at the time of my visa cancelation.
No. It will be cancelled automatically

my company is refusing to cancel my visa after I gave in my resignation (which he refused to accept) and I will complete my 30 days notice period.
you need to visit Tawafooq and request support of MOHRE to cancel my visa, in this case, the cancellation procedures may be completed by MOHRE within almost two weeks.

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