Visa Renewal Dubai
Visa Renewal Dubai support from Al Hadaf Al Masi helps UAE residents and businesses understand the current requirements, documents, official fees and correct process before submission. We review the case and prepare a practical checklist based on the applicant, sponsor or company profile.
Visa Renewal Dubai – Overview
Visa Renewal Dubai covers the renewal of residence permits for family members and other sponsored residents under the same conditions used for the original residence. For family members of foreign residents, GDRFA Dubai currently requires a passport copy, recent white-background photo and approved medical fitness for sponsored persons over 18. Domestic-worker renewal follows the relevant domestic-worker / MOHRE-linked route and should not be treated as identical to ordinary family-residence renewal.
Quick Service Information
| Information | Details |
| Service | Family / Sponsored Residence Renewal |
| Primary Authority | GDRFA Dubai |
| Family Renewal Fee | AED 200 |
| Knowledge Fee | AED 10 |
| Innovation Fee | AED 10 |
| Inside-country Fee | AED 500 |
| Delivery | AED 20 |
| Expected GDRFA Time | 48 hours |
| Al Hadaf Service Fee | Quote case by case |
Government fees, eligibility rules and processing times can change. Confirm the current official service information before submission.
Documents / Information Required
- Sponsored person passport copy
- Recent colour photo with white background
- Approved medical fitness if over 18
- Current residence details
- Sponsor’s valid UAE residence and supporting documents
- Health-insurance evidence where applicable
- For domestic worker: employer and worker documents required under the applicable MOHRE/domestic-worker process
Government / Service Fees
| Official Charge | Amount / Approach |
| Family / sponsored residence renewal | AED 200 |
| Knowledge Dirham | AED 10 |
| Innovation Dirham | AED 10 |
| Inside-country fee | AED 500 |
| Delivery | AED 20 |
| Domestic-worker renewal | Different route; confirm current MOHRE / immigration fees |
| Al Hadaf professional fee | Quote case by case |
Processing Time
GDRFA Dubai currently lists 48 hours for family-member residence renewal. The overall process can take longer if medical fitness, insurance, Emirates ID, sponsor documents or domestic-worker labour requirements are still pending.
How the Process Works
- Check the sponsored person’s expiry date and category.
- Confirm the sponsor remains eligible and supporting documents are valid.
- Complete medical fitness for sponsored persons over 18 where required.
- Arrange valid health insurance where applicable.
- Submit the renewal through GDRFA/Amer or the correct domestic-worker route.
- Pay the applicable fees and verify the new residence validity.
How Al Hadaf Al Masi Can Help
- Initial eligibility / file review
- Tailored document checklist
- Coordination with the correct UAE authority
- Application preparation and supporting-document review
- Fee and timing recheck before submission
- Follow-up through completion
Why Choose Al Hadaf Al Masi?
- UAE experience since 2008
- Dubai/UAE-focused administrative support
- Case-specific guidance
- Clear separation of government and professional fees
- No guarantee of government approval
Important Disclaimer
Al Hadaf Al Masi provides independent professional assistance. Final eligibility, approval, government fees and processing times are determined by the relevant UAE authority.
Need Help With This Service?
Send us the basic applicant, sponsor or company details. Al Hadaf Al Masi can review the profile and provide a tailored checklist and next-step guidance.
