UAE Family Visa Renewal
Keep your family's legal status secure. We handle medical tests, Emirates ID typing, and insurance to renew your family's visas before fines hit.
Quick Answer: The 30-Day Grace Period
When a UAE family visa expires, the dependents are granted a 30-day grace period to renew the visa or exit the country without penalty. If the visa is not renewed within these 30 days, an overstay fine of AED 50 per day is applied, plus administrative fees, roughly totaling AED 125/day for early overstay periods.
traffic Traffic Fine Blocker
Before applying for a visa renewal, the sponsor must clear all pending traffic fines. The GDRFA/ICP systems are linked with the police databases. Your family's visa renewal will be automatically blocked if you have unpaid fines on your traffic file.
calculate Renewal Fine Calculator
Enter the Visa Expiry Date to calculate potential fines.
account_balance GDRFA vs ICP Workflow
The renewal process differs based on where your visa was issued:
- location_city Dubai Visas (GDRFA): Handled through Amer centers. Requires a valid Ejari. Processing is typically very fast (1-2 days after medical).
- map Other Emirates (ICP): Handled through the federal ICP system. Requires an attested tenancy contract (e.g., Tawtheeq in Abu Dhabi).
Avoid Delays
Start early to prevent fines
We recommend starting the renewal process at least 14 days before the visa expires to account for medical test processing and insurance linking.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I start the visa renewal process? add
You can start the renewal process up to 1 month before the visa expires. We recommend starting at least 2 weeks prior.
Do my dependents need a new medical test? add
Yes, dependents aged 18 and above must undergo a new medical fitness test (blood test and chest X-ray) for every renewal.
Can I renew the visa if my Emirates ID is expired? add
The Emirates ID and Visa are renewed simultaneously. You will type the new Emirates ID application as the first step of the renewal.
What happens if the sponsor changes jobs? add
If the sponsor changes jobs, they can put the family visa "on hold" by paying a refundable deposit, rather than cancelling and re-applying for the family visas.
Is Ejari mandatory for renewal in Dubai? add
Yes, a valid Ejari in the sponsor’s name is mandatory for GDRFA renewals. Shared accommodation letters are generally not accepted.
Do I need to renew my child's passport before renewing their visa? add
Yes, the dependent’s passport must be valid for at least 6 months at the time of visa renewal.