How much should I budget to sponsor my family in Dubai?
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Hey folks! I recently secured an employment visa in Dubai with a salary that meets the minimum threshold to sponsor my wife and two kids. I’m trying to calculate the total upfront expenditure so I can prepare my budget before initiating the process. Between medical fitness tests, Emirates IDs, file opening fees, and deposit costs, what is the realistic total UAE family visa cost for a family of three?
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Congrats on the move! Budgeting for family sponsorship is crucial because expenses can add up quickly across different government departments. Typically, you need to account for entry permits, status change fees, mandatory medical fitness screenings, Emirates ID applications, and basic health insurance for each dependent. To get an accurate itemized estimate of all government and processing fees, check out this guide on UAE family visa cost. It breaks down every single cost factor step-by-step so there are no surprises.
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Exactly what I needed to see before starting the application, thanks a lot!
