UAE · Middle East
Family Visa Attestation
Attestation of marriage certificates, birth certificates, and dependent documents needed for UAE family/spouse visa sponsorship applications.
Family Visa Attestation covers the attestation of marriage certificates, birth certificates, and dependent documentation required to sponsor family members for UAE residence. GreenAttest processes all family documents together to ensure a smooth sponsorship application.
Sponsoring your spouse, children, or parents for a UAE residence visa requires presenting attested personal documents to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA). The most commonly required documents are marriage certificates for spouse visas, birth certificates for children, and relationship proof documents for dependent parents. Each must carry the complete attestation chain from issuing country through to the UAE MOFA stamp.
GreenAttest Family Visa Attestation treats your family documentation as a single project, processing all required certificates in parallel and ensuring consistency across the set. This is particularly important because immigration authorities cross-reference names, dates, and relationships across multiple documents, and any discrepancy — even a minor spelling variation — can trigger delays or requests for additional verification.
Our team has processed family visa documentation for thousands of families relocating to the UAE and understands the specific requirements of each Emirate, including the differences between mainland and free zone sponsorship rules.
Documents required
- 01 Marriage certificate (for spouse visa)
- 02 Birth certificates for each child being sponsored
- 03 Passport copies for all family members
- 04 Sponsor's UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy
- 05 Salary certificate or employment contract from sponsor's employer
- 06 Tenancy contract or Ejari registration (proof of accommodation)
- 07 Passport-size photographs for each family member (4 copies each)
Special requirements
- § Marriage certificates from religious ceremonies that are not registered with a civil authority may require additional verification or a supplementary civil registration document.
How it works
- 01 Submit all family documents to GreenAttest for a completeness review and cross-referencing check.
- 02 GreenAttest identifies any name discrepancies, missing documents, or incomplete prior authentication across the family set.
- 03 All documents are processed through the attestation chain simultaneously.
- 04 Embassy attestation and MOFA stamping are completed for the entire family set.
- 05 The complete attested family package is delivered to you, ready for GDRFA submission.
Insider tips
Frequently asked questions
A UAE spouse visa requires an attested marriage certificate as the primary document. You will also need the sponsor's salary certificate, tenancy contract, passport copies for both spouses, and photographs. GreenAttest handles the attestation of the marriage certificate and any additional personal documents required.
Yes. Each child's birth certificate must go through the full attestation chain independently. GreenAttest processes all children's birth certificates in parallel with the marriage certificate to minimize total processing time.
Name discrepancies are one of the most common causes of family visa delays. GreenAttest reviews all documents for consistency before submission and advises on obtaining an affidavit or correction letter if discrepancies are found. Addressing this before attestation prevents costly rejections.
Yes. GreenAttest processes family visa attestation for clients worldwide. Documents can be submitted via international courier, and the attested originals are returned to you or held for collection upon your arrival in the UAE.
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