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Golden Visa sponsorship of children
The regulation allows children of any age; DLD's Dubai page adds an undertaking that adult children are unmarried.
What the source says
"including the spouse and children, regardless of age and parents, for a renewable period of (10) ten years"
Cabinet Resolution No. (65) of 2022, annex, Article 3
| Status | Sources disagree - Two official or official-facing sources say different things. Both are quoted below. |
|---|---|
| Instrument | Cabinet Resolution No. (65) of 2022, annex, Article 3 |
| Authority | UAE Cabinet |
| In force since | 3 October 2022 |
| Last checked | 26 September 2026 |
| Source | UAE Cabinet |
Where the sources disagree
The quote above is one side. The other source says:
"An undertaking that the daughters or sons over 18 years of age are not married."
DLD Golden Visa, investor service page
Until the authority settles it, ask for the answer in writing before you rely on either version.
Read the full guide
This rule is explained in context, with the costs and steps around it, in Sponsoring Your Family on the Dubai Golden Visa.
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Cite this rule
Home Guide Dubai, "Golden Visa sponsorship of children", Dubai property rules register, last checked 26 September 2026.
https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/golden-visa-children-any-age/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this still the rule today?
We last read the source on 26 September 2026. Rules in Dubai change by circular and by edits to service pages, often without notice. Check the source linked above, and ask UAE Cabinet in writing before a large payment.
Where does this rule come from?
Cabinet Resolution No. (65) of 2022, annex, Article 3, published by UAE Cabinet. The quote on this page is copied word for word from that source.
Sources
- Cabinet Resolution No. (65) of 2022, annex, Article 3 - UAE Cabinet - accessed 26 September 2026
- DLD Golden Visa, investor service page - the other side of the disagreement - accessed 26 September 2026
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