Sponsoring family on a golden visa
Can I sponsor my parents and adult children on my golden visa?
The situation
Golden visa holders can sponsor family. Reported 2026 changes removed the age cap for sponsored children and extended the ten-year permit to spouses.
The law
- Golden residence rules: Family sponsorship for golden visa holders
What it means for you
Attest marriage and birth certificates first. Each family member needs health insurance and their own medical and Emirates ID. Example: a golden visa holder sponsors a spouse and a 22-year-old son; under the reported 2026 rules the son's age is no longer a bar. Parents may have separate conditions, so check the current ICP rules.
What to do
- Attest family documents.
- Buy health insurance for each person.
- Apply for dependant visas on ICP or GDRFA.
- Complete medicals and Emirates IDs.
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