Complete Guide to Husband Visa in UAE: Sponsorship, Requirements, Process & Fees (2026)

Husband visa requirements now include:

• Valid UAE residence visa of sponsor

• Minimum salary proof

• Attested marriage certificate

• Ejari/tenancy contract

• Emirates ID & medical fitness
  Incomplete documents are a common cause of delays.

As a woman, you will most likely be on your husband's visa. This is called a dependent visa, and it comes with many benefits. First of all, you won't pay any fees for the visa. If you work in the UAE, you will need to get a work visa, which you can apply for once you are already in the UAE. There are different types of work visas in the UAE, and the visa costs vary depending on the type of work visa you apply for. The employer you work for will apply for the visa and the cost will be deducted from your salary.

As of recent updates, the 2-year family visa price in Dubai typically ranges from AED 3,000 to AED 5,000, depending on medical tests, Emirates ID validity, insurance, and typing center charges.

Yes. A wife sponsored under a husband’s visa in Dubai can work, provided she obtains a valid work permit from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) or a Free Zone Authority.

Yes. A Dubai husband visa gives you a legal residence permit, allowing you to stay in Dubai, access healthcare, apply for an Emirates ID, and sponsor children if eligible.

The UAE has several employment visa options and it is important to understand the rules and regulations to make the right choice. The UAE has a strict labor law, it is extremely difficult for a woman to find a job and work in the UAE. Even if a woman is married to an Emirati or a UAE national, the woman cannot work in the UAE if her husband is not working in the UAE. Labor law does not allow a woman to work in the UAE unless her husband is working in the UAE and her husband is the sponsor of her work visa. However, some companies will sponsor the work visa of the wife of an employee, but it is only limited to specific companies that offer this service.

To sponsor a husband in Dubai, the wife must provide:

• An attested marriage certificate (attested in home country & UAE MOFA).

• Copy of Emirates ID and residence visa.

• Minimum salary proof of AED 4,000 (or AED 3,000 + accommodation).

• Ejari/tenancy contract in Dubai.

• Valid health insurance for the husband.

A wife can work in the UAE under her husband’s sponsorship. However, the employer must get written approval from her husband. It is a common misconception that a wife cannot work in the UAE on her husband’s visa. No law in the UAE prohibits a wife from working in the UAE on her husband’s visa. There are many wives of UAE residents who are working in the UAE. They are working either on an employment visa or a visit visa. The employer of such a person must get written approval from the husband before employing the wife. Before the employee may enter the UAE, he must acquire permission from his husband. The approval is valid for 6 months from the date of approval and must be renewed with the immigration department before it expires.

In most real scenarios, UAE spouse visa processing takes 7–14 working days. Delays may occur during peak travel seasons, document attestation issues, or medical test backlogs.

A Dubai husband visa allows you to legally reside with your spouse and children in the city. Once approved, you can apply for family visas for children under the same sponsorship.

If you are on your husband's visa, you are not permitted to work in the UAE. However, if you are on a dependant visa, you are not entitled to work. If your spouse is on a visit visa, you will be able to work as long as he is paid and you are paid for your labor. While you are on your husband's visa, you can apply for a dependant visa. You can apply for a dependent visa while on a visit visa, but you won't get it until you terminate your visit visa and get a new dependent visa.

Recent updates include:

• Mandatory attestation of marriage certificate

• Proof of salary and tenancy contract

• Mandatory health insurance before visa stamping

• Validity periods of 1, 2, or 3 years depending on the sponsor’s visa

A husband visa allows:

• Long-term legal stay

• Emirates ID issuance

• Access to healthcare & banking

• Eligibility to apply for UAE work permits
  This makes it ideal for families planning stable residence in the UAE.

The cost of a husband’s visa in Dubai typically ranges from AED 3,000 – AED 5,000, which covers entry permit, medical fitness test, Emirates ID, visa stamping, and health insurance.

Yes, you can. However, you must have a valid work permit. Working without a permit while on a husband’s visa in Dubai is considered illegal.

As the spouse of a UAE resident, you are not required to have a work permit or visa to live or work in the UAE. However, you will be required to secure an ID card within 30 days of entry into the country. If you are employed, your employer will apply to obtain a residence visa for you. The duration of your job contract will determine the validity of your residence visa. Residence visas are not transferrable, and once you leave the UAE, the visa will no longer be valid.

You can get a UAE residence permit based on your husband’s visa. It is only valid for a year and after that, you must reapply or leave the country. The spouse of a UAE resident can only apply for a dependent residence visa if they are a full-time student or are sponsored by their husband. If you are on a dependent residence visa, you can only work in the UAE if your husband has a no-objection certificate (NOC). You cannot apply for a job in the UAE while on a dependent residence visa, but you may be able to find a job outside of the UAE if you are a citizen of a country that does not require you to have a visa to enter.

An employment visa in Dubai is issued by an employer, while a husband’s visa is a residence visa sponsored by a wife. On a husband’s visa, the spouse can legally live in Dubai and apply for a work permit if they wish to take up employment.

Yes. The sponsoring wife must earn at least AED 4,000 monthly, or AED 3,000 plus accommodation, to apply for a husband’s visa in Dubai.

Family visa UAE price varies due to:

• Emirate-specific fees

• Visa duration (1 year vs 2 years)

• Insurance plan selection

• Typing & service charges
  This is why costs differ even for similar applications.

There are no specific profession restrictions. Any job is possible as long as the employer secures a legal work permit for the wife under her husband’s sponsorship.

Yes. In 2026, many companies hire candidates already on family visas. A wife on a husband visa can legally work after her employer issues a MOHRE or Free Zone work permit, without changing residency status.

• Legal residence status in Dubai

• Ability to apply for Emirates ID and medical insurance

• Easier job switching without changing residence visa

• Lower visa costs for employers, increasing hiring chances

Yes. An expatriate woman can sponsor her husband if she meets the minimum salary threshold, holds a valid UAE residence visa, and submits an attested marriage certificate, as per current UAE immigration guidelines.