Source-backed scope
India-to-UAE family route represented by GDRFA Dubai entry visa for residence without work and related family cases. The sponsor facts and emirate-specific portal still control final submission, but each row below is tied to GDRFA or UAE MoFA evidence.
- Jurisdiction
- United Arab Emirates
- Purpose
- Family / dependant residence
- Destination
- United Arab Emirates
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India-to-UAE family route represented by GDRFA Dubai entry visa for residence without work and related family cases. The sponsor facts and emirate-specific portal still control final submission, but each row below is tied to GDRFA or UAE MoFA evidence.
Checked against GDRFA Dubai family residence entry guidance, GDRFA humanitarian family case guidance and UAE MoFA attestation FAQ on 2026-09-06.
How to use this checklist
Start with the route facts first: citizenship, residence, application country, destination and purpose. Then review the document rows and order processing only where the row says it is required or optional.
Document requirements
| Document | Status | Scope | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal photo | required | visa application | GDRFA Dubai lists a personal photo for the family residence entry visa. |
| Passport copy valid for at least 6 months | required | visa application | GDRFA Dubai lists a passport copy valid for at least six months for the family residence entry visa. |
| Employment contract | conditional | visa application | GDRFA Dubai lists employment contract among sponsor proof for the family residence entry visa. |
| Salary certificate | conditional | visa application | GDRFA Dubai lists a salary certificate for governmental, semi-governmental and free-zone employees. |
| Partnership contract | conditional | visa application | GDRFA Dubai lists a partnership contract for a partner sponsor and states a minimum partner share condition. |
| Attested birth certificate | conditional | visa application | GDRFA Dubai lists an attested birth certificate in the family residence entry route and duly attested birth certificates in multiple special family cases. |
| Certified marriage contract | conditional | visa application | GDRFA Dubai lists the marriage contract as certified in the family residence entry route and duly attested marriage certificates in special family cases. |
| Duly attested marriage certificate translated into Arabic | conditional | visa application | GDRFA Dubai says a duly attested marriage certificate translated into Arabic is required in the listed child-sponsorship case where the combined salary is below the standard threshold. |
| Father's no-objection certificate, if the wife is guarantor | conditional | visa application | GDRFA Dubai lists no objection from the father if the guarantor is the wife, and special family cases require a duly attested NOC if issued outside the UAE. |
| Attested tenancy contract, if required for the family case | conditional | visa application | GDRFA Dubai lists an attested tenancy contract suitable for the number of family members in multiple special family residence cases. |
| Bank statements for the last 3 months, if required | conditional | visa application | GDRFA Dubai lists three-month bank statements in multiple special family residence cases. |
| Guardianship, custody or adoption document, if applicable | conditional | visa application | GDRFA Dubai lists duly attested guardianship and adoption documents for the applicable special family residence cases. |
Processing route
- Personal photoNo separate certified translation, certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD step is listed for this item in the cited UAE route source. 1. Collect Personal photo 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- Passport copy valid for at least 6 monthsNo separate certified translation, certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD step is listed for this item in the cited UAE route source. 1. Collect Passport copy valid for at least 6 months 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- Employment contractNo separate certified translation, certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD step is listed for this item in the cited UAE route source. 1. Collect Employment contract 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- Salary certificateNo separate certified translation, certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD step is listed for this item in the cited UAE route source. 1. Collect Salary certificate 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- Partnership contractNo separate certified translation, certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD step is listed for this item in the cited UAE route source. 1. Collect Partnership contract 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- Attested birth certificateFor an Indian-issued document used in this UAE route, complete issuing-country foreign ministry attestation, UAE Embassy or Consulate attestation and UAE MoFA attestation. The cited UAE sources do not ask for apostille for this item. 1. Collect the original Attested birth certificate 2. Complete issuing-country foreign ministry attestation 3. Complete UAE Embassy or Consulate attestation 4. Complete UAE MoFA attestation in the UAE 5. Submit the attested document in the GDRFA route
- Certified marriage contractFor an Indian-issued document used in this UAE route, complete issuing-country foreign ministry attestation, UAE Embassy or Consulate attestation and UAE MoFA attestation. The cited UAE sources do not ask for apostille for this item. 1. Collect the original Certified marriage contract 2. Complete issuing-country foreign ministry attestation 3. Complete UAE Embassy or Consulate attestation 4. Complete UAE MoFA attestation in the UAE 5. Submit the attested document in the GDRFA route
- Duly attested marriage certificate translated into ArabicUse Arabic translation where the cited GDRFA family-case source asks for it. If the document is already accepted in the required language for the exact GDRFA case, no translation is added. 1. Collect the original Duly attested marriage certificate translated into Arabic 2. Add Arabic translation where the GDRFA case requires it 3. Complete issuing-country foreign ministry attestation 4. Complete UAE Embassy or Consulate attestation 5. Complete UAE MoFA attestation in the UAE 6. Submit the translated and attested document in the GDRFA route
- Father's no-objection certificate, if the wife is guarantorFor an Indian-issued document used in this UAE route, complete issuing-country foreign ministry attestation, UAE Embassy or Consulate attestation and UAE MoFA attestation. The cited UAE sources do not ask for apostille for this item. 1. Collect the original Father's no-objection certificate, if the wife is guarantor 2. Complete issuing-country foreign ministry attestation 3. Complete UAE Embassy or Consulate attestation 4. Complete UAE MoFA attestation in the UAE 5. Submit the attested document in the GDRFA route
- Attested tenancy contract, if required for the family caseNo separate certified translation, certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD step is listed for this item in the cited UAE route source. 1. Collect Attested tenancy contract, if required for the family case 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- Bank statements for the last 3 months, if requiredNo separate certified translation, certified + notarized translation, apostille, embassy attestation, MEA or HRD step is listed for this item in the cited UAE route source. 1. Collect Bank statements for the last 3 months, if required 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- Guardianship, custody or adoption document, if applicableFor an Indian-issued document used in this UAE route, complete issuing-country foreign ministry attestation, UAE Embassy or Consulate attestation and UAE MoFA attestation. The cited UAE sources do not ask for apostille for this item. 1. Collect the original Guardianship, custody or adoption document, if applicable 2. Complete issuing-country foreign ministry attestation 3. Complete UAE Embassy or Consulate attestation 4. Complete UAE MoFA attestation in the UAE 5. Submit the attested document in the GDRFA route
Official citations
- General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs - DubaiGDRFA Dubai family residence entry visawww.gdrfad.gov.aeLast checked 2026-09-07; evidence version uae-gdrfa-family-residence-entry-20260906
GDRFA Dubai lists personal photo, passport copy, sponsor employment or salary or partnership proof, attested birth certificate, certified marriage contract and father NOC where applicable for family residence entry.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, United Arab EmiratesUAE MoFA attestation FAQwww.mofa.gov.aeLast checked 2026-09-07; evidence version uae-mofa-attestation-faq-20260906
UAE MoFA says documents issued outside the UAE must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country, then by the UAE Embassy or Consulate in that country, and then in the UAE through MoFA.
- General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs - DubaiGDRFA Dubai humanitarian family residence caseswww.gdrfad.gov.aeLast checked 2026-09-07; evidence version uae-gdrfa-humanitarian-family-residence-20260906
GDRFA Dubai lists special family-residence documents including duly attested marriage and birth certificates, tenancy proof, bank statements, guardianship or adoption documents and an Arabic translation of the marriage certificate in a listed child-sponsorship case.
Exceptions
- Requirements and accepted document formats can change. Follow the linked authority for your exact purpose and application stage.
- Use row-level processing labels: translation, notarisation, apostille, embassy attestation and MEA or HRD attestation are not interchangeable.
Relevant Enuncia services
- Embassy processing for the applicable document rows
- Certified translation for the applicable document rows
- Document checklist review
FAQs
Are all documents for United Arab Emirates family / dependant residence automatically translated?
No. Translation is shown per document row because official sources may accept some documents as issued while requiring translation for others.
Can I order document processing from this checklist?
Build your checklist using the route facts first. A processing option can be selected only where supported by the document row. Rows needing language or authentication confirmation remain under review before pricing.
Related guides
- United Arab Emirates destination guide
Destination overview for all published source-backed routes.
- Certified translation service
Service page for the applicable certified-translation document rows.