Processing Time and Application Channels
The GDRFA states that visa processing takes 48 hours for complete applications .
Where to Apply:
GDRFA Smart Services (online, 24/7)
DubaiNow app
Amer Centres (in-person)
Customer Happiness Centres
Once approved, the visa is sent electronically to your email. Visitors must enter the UAE within 60 days of visa issuance .
Extension Rules
Family visit visas may be extended, with total stay not exceeding 120 days in a calendar year .
Extensions must be submitted before the visa expires. There is no grace period—fines begin from the first day after expiry .
The Overstay Reality: AED 50 Per Day, No Exceptions
This is the most critical warning: family visit visas have no grace period. Overstay fines of AED 50 per day begin immediately after expiry, accruing daily including weekends and holidays .
Consequences of overstay:
Departure bans preventing exit until fines are cleared
Blocked future visa applications
Entry bans for repeated or prolonged violations
Exit permit (outpass) required if overstay exceeds 30 days, costing AED 250-300
How Nejoum Travel & Tours Protects Your Application
We have built our family visit visa service around the specific pitfalls that cause delays and rejections:
Eligibility Pre-Check: We confirm your salary tier and relationship category before submission, ensuring you apply under the correct sponsorship channel.
Document Verification: We review salary certificates, attested contracts, and relationship proofs for completeness and compliance.
Deposit Tracking: We maintain records of your security deposit and remind you when you become eligible for refund.
Expiry Monitoring: We track your visitor’s visa expiry date and alert you before the no-grace-period deadline approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the minimum salary to sponsor a family visit visa?
A: AED 4,000/month for first-degree relatives (parents, spouse, children), AED 8,000/month for extended relatives (siblings, grandparents), and AED 15,000/month for friends .
Q: How long does family visit visa processing take?
A: The GDRFA lists 48 hours for complete applications .
Q: How much is the security deposit?
A: AED 1,000 for single-entry visas, AED 2,000 for multiple-entry visas. This is refundable after your visitor exits the UAE .
Q: Can I extend a family visit visa?
A: Yes, total stay can reach 120 days per calendar year, subject to approval .
Q: What happens if my visitor overstays?
A: Fines of AED 50 per day begin immediately. There is no grace period for visit visas .
Q: Can Nejoum handle the entire application?
A: Yes. We process family visit visa applications through GDRFA channels and manage the entire process on your behalf.
Contact Nejoum Travel & Tours
Reunite with your loved ones. Contact Nejoum Travel & Tours today to begin your family visit visa application. We handle the paperwork so you can focus on the reunion.
Bring them closer. Travel with confidence.
