Did you know that women living in the UAE on their husband’s sponsorship receive an extension on their visa for one year? Children who were under their father’s visa are also eligible for an extension of the visa. Certain conditions, however, must be met in order to be eligible for this visa extension.
Here’s everything you need to know about the extension and how to apply.
Conditions for visa extension?
According to the official UAE government website – u.ae – if a divorced or widowed woman living in the UAE on her husband’s visa gets divorced or widowed, the UAE Government extends her residence permit by one year. From the date of her husband’s death or divorce, the extension begins. Visas of this type can only be renewed once and do not require a substitute sponsor. The extension applies to the woman’s children as well, provided they were on their father’s visa at the time of his death or divorce. Moreover, the woman’s and her children’s visas must have been valid at the time of death or divorce.
Documents required
Applicants will need to submit an application through Amer centers in Dubai or Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship and Ports Security (ICP) offices with the following documents:
- proof of divorce or death, whichever is applicable
- Proof of the woman’s availability of a house
- an indication of the woman’s ability to earn a living
- Medical fitness certificates for the woman and her child/children over the age of 18
- Emirates ID card
- In some emirates, health insurance cards are required.
Application process
When the applicant visits an immigration office, they will need to request a visa extension form. Upon submission of the completed form and required documents, the case will be reviewed by the immigration department.
The visa will be extended for one year if the application meets the necessary requirements.
Fees
Along with the application process, the following fees must be paid:
The cancellation fee for each previous residency visa is Dh100.
Fees of Dh100 for one-year residency extensions.