Family members of Golden Visa holders
Checked on 8 October 2026
According to ICP, a Golden residence holder may sponsor: the spouse; children regardless of their age; parents; and domestic workers within the applicable rules. If the golden holder dies, the sponsored family may stay in the UAE until their own residence permits expire. Practical rules seen on official pages: DLD asks for a certified marriage contract, attested birth certificates, health insurance and an IBAN; a notarised NOC from the father when the mother sponsors; an undertaking of non-marriage for children over 18; and a consulate dependency certificate for parents. Golden holders in the top-students category have limits: high-school achievers may sponsor only parents; university graduates may sponsor spouse and children if they show a job contract, stable income and housing. DLD fees for a family member of a property golden holder: AED 5,774.50 (10 years) + AED 318.75 file opening + AED 100 per person. The investor and the family members need comprehensive, valid health insurance (ICP). For a foreigner's baby born in the UAE, ICP charges AED 20 per day (at most AED 1,000) if the baby is not registered within four months of birth.
Government rules and fees change. This guide was correct when our team checked it; a consultant confirms the details for your own case before anything is submitted.
Official sources
- ICP - Golden Residency Guidehttps://icp.gov.ae/en/services/uae-golden-residency/
- DLD - Golden Visa application - Investorhttps://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/request-for-golden-visa-investor/
- GDRFA - Golden residence (top students, graduates)https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/8ea80dad-f43e-11eb-0320-0050569629e8
- ICP - New Identity Card Issuance (service 377-004-001-000)https://icp.gov.ae/en/services-details/?serviceid=64afe3c1035448005bd52e5a
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