Eligibility Requirements:
1. Nationality: You must be a foreign national who is legally residing in the UAE.
2. Relationship: You must be legally married to a UAE national. Your spouse must be a citizen of the UAE.
3. Age: You must be at least 18 years old.
4. Income: Your spouse must meet the minimum income requirement set by the UAE government.
Documents Required:
1. Passport Copies: Copies of your passport, including the main information page and the pages showing your entry stamps into the UAE.
2. Marriage Certificate: A certified copy of your marriage certificate translated into Arabic.
3. Birth Certificate: A certified copy of your birth certificate translated into Arabic.
4. Proof of Income: Documents showing your spouse's income, such as salary certificates or business license if they are self-employed.
5. Medical Certificates: Medical fitness certificates for you and your spouse issued by an approved medical facility in the UAE.
6. Police Clearance Certificates: Police clearance certificates from your country of origin or residency.
7. Photographs: Passport-sized photographs of you and your spouse.
Application Process:
1. Online Application: You can apply for a husband visa online through the UAE's e-Government portal or the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) website.
2. Visa Fee Payment: Pay the required visa fees online.
3. Medical Test: You and your spouse must undergo medical tests at an authorized medical facility.
4. Submit Documents: Submit all the required documents to the GDRFA office along with the application form.
5. Interview: You may be required to attend an interview with the immigration authorities.
6. Visa Issuance: If your application is approved, the GDRFA will issue a husband visa. The visa will be stamped in your passport.
Additional Notes:
- The processing time for a husband visa can vary, and it is recommended to start the process well in advance before the expiry of your current visa.
- The visa validity period may vary based on the visa category and specific regulations in place at the time of application.
- It's essential to consult with the GDRFA or an immigration consultant to ensure that you have the most up-to-date information and meet all the requirements.
- Please note that this information is general and may be subject to change. For the most current and accurate information, it is always best to refer to official sources such as the GDRFA website or the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation website.