Family visa renewal — every 2 years.
GDRFA visa stamping + DHA medical (adults) + Emirates ID + medical insurance renewal. From AED 1,800 per dependant. YABS coordinates with sponsor's employment-visa renewal where dates align.
- Cadence
- Every 2 years
- Authority
- GDRFA / ICP
- From
- AED 1,800
- Sponsor income re-check
- Required
What family visa renewal involves.
UAE family visa renewal mirrors the original family-visa process: GDRFA / ICP renews the residency stamp, DHA conducts medical fitness for adult dependants (children under 18 exempt), ICP renews the Emirates ID, and the sponsor's medical insurance for each dependant must be active. Sponsor income is re-verified — if income has dropped below the threshold (AED 4,000+ basic for spouse / children; AED 20,000+ for parents), renewal may be refused. YABS coordinates the family-visa renewal alongside the sponsor's own employment / investor visa renewal where dates align — single appointment day for medical and biometrics.
Itemised pricing.
| Line item | Per spouse / child / parent | Note |
|---|---|---|
| GDRFA visa stamping (renewal) | AED 1,100 | Government fee, per dependant |
| DHA medical fitness (adults only) | AED 320 | Children under 18 exempt |
| Emirates ID renewal (2-year) | AED 200 | ICP fee |
| Medical insurance (annual) | AED 700+ | Mandatory; cost varies by age |
| YABS service fee | AED 600 | Bundled per visa |
| 5% VAT (on YABS service) | AED 30 | Government tax |
| TOTAL (per adult dependant) | ~AED 2,950 | Children under 18 typically AED 2,250 |
Frequently asked questions
When should I renew my family's UAE residency?
30 days before expiry. UAE family visas allow a 30-day grace period for renewal without overstay fines, but practical safest is to start renewal 30 days before. Late renewal triggers AED 50/day overstay penalty per dependant.
Does sponsor income still need to qualify at renewal?
Yes. GDRFA / ICP re-assesses sponsor income at every family-visa renewal: AED 4,000+ basic for spouse/children; AED 20,000+ for parents. Salary certificate (recent, MOHRE-attested) and Tasheel-stamped employment contract required. If sponsor income has dropped below threshold, renewal may be refused — sponsor must recover income or the family member loses residency.
Do my children need new medical fitness tests?
Children under 18 are exempt from the standard DHA medical fitness panel. Children 18+ on dependant residency (sons in higher education, daughters unmarried) must complete medical fitness at every renewal — AED 320 per test, valid 90 days.
Renew family residency on time
YABS coordinates dependant medicals + biometrics on one appointment day. Bundled pricing for 2+ family members.
This page was last reviewed by the YABS compliance team in Q2 2026 and reflects current Dubai DED, Dubai Municipality, DHA, MOHRE, FTA, and DLD requirements.