NOC for Family Visa Sponsorship
Issued by an employer to support an employee sponsoring family members (spouse, children, parents) for UAE residency visas. GDRFA requires this NOC along with salary certificate for family visa processing.
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What is NOC for Family Visa Sponsorship?
Generate a No Objection Certificate for family visa sponsorship in UAE. Required by GDRFA Dubai, Abu Dhabi for spouse and children residency visa applications.
When do you need it?
Issued by an employer to support an employee sponsoring family members (spouse, children, parents) for UAE residency visas. GDRFA requires this NOC along with salary certificate for family visa processing.
What should this document include?
- • Company Name
- • Company Address
- • Employee Name (Sponsor)
- • Sponsor Passport No.
- • Sponsor Emirates ID
- • Position
- • Monthly Salary (AED) — Minimum AED 4,000, or AED 3,000 plus employer-provided accommodation, for family sponsorship
- • Accommodation Type
- • Family Member Name — Spouse / child / parent name as on passport
- • Relationship
- • Family Member Passport No.
- • Visa Type
- • Signer Name
- • Signer Title
- • Issue Date
How to prepare and submit this document
- 1 Verify your salary meets the threshold. You need a minimum gross salary of AED 4,000 per month, or AED 3,000 plus employer-provided accommodation. Check your MOHRE contract — GDRFA cross-references the salary figure against your official contract.
- 2 Confirm which family members you can sponsor. You can sponsor your spouse, sons up to 25 years old, unmarried daughters of any age, and children of determination regardless of age. Parents require a higher salary threshold and additional documentation.
- 3 Prepare the NOC with exact family details. Enter each family member's full name as per passport, passport number, nationality, and relationship to you. GDRFA rejects NOCs where names do not match passports exactly.
- 4 Submit with your visa application. Attach the NOC to your family visa application along with your salary certificate, tenancy contract (Ejari), passport copies, and photos. Apply through GDRFA Dubai, ICP (for other emirates), or an authorized typing center.
Common mistakes that get this document rejected
- ✕ Salary on the NOC is below AED 4,000 (or AED 3,000 without accommodation) — automatic rejection
- ✕ Sponsoring a son over 25 without checking if he qualifies as a student or child of determination
- ✕ Family member names on the NOC do not match their passports (missing middle names or spelling errors)
- ✕ Not including your accommodation details when your salary is between AED 3,000–4,000 — GDRFA needs proof of housing
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum salary for family visa sponsorship in 2026?
AED 4,000 gross per month, or AED 3,000 plus employer-provided accommodation. This applies to sponsoring spouse and children. Parent sponsorship requires a higher threshold — check with GDRFA for current figures.
Can I sponsor my son who is 26 years old?
Generally no — the age limit for sons is 25. However, exceptions exist for students enrolled in UAE universities and children of determination (special needs). You would need to provide additional proof to GDRFA.
Do I need a separate NOC for each family member?
No. One NOC can list all family members you are sponsoring. However, if you are applying at different times (e.g., spouse first, children later), GDRFA may ask for a fresh NOC for each application batch.