How to apply for family residence visa in the UAE

Self-sponsored visas include investor visa, Green Visa or the 10-year Golden Visa.

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Amer centres accept applications on behalf of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA-D) and typing centres have to be registered with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP).

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For details on how to get a medical fitness test in the UAE, read our guide here: gulfnews.com/1.1656428456951

In case you applied online, take a print out of your application. The test results take 24 to 48 hours to be sent to you.

The Emirates ID is the primary identification document for all residents in the UAE and must be carried with you at all times.