Family Visa Holding in the UAE

Hold your family’s residence visas during an employment change in the UAE through Dar Alnukhba Customer Care Center, with VIP service, official immigration fees, and no waiting lines.

Family Visa Holding Services in the UAE

Secure Visa Protection for Your Family During Employment Change

Hold your family’s residence visas during an employment change in the UAE through Dar Alnukhba Customer Care Center, with VIP service, official immigration fees, and no waiting lines.

Dar Alnukhba Customer Care Center helps sponsors place dependents’ residence visas on hold while transferring their employment visa to a new employer. This ensures that family members remain legally resident in the UAE during the sponsor’s job-change process.

Our team manages all required cancellation and documentation procedures, coordinates the family visa-hold request via authorised GDRFA channels, oversees compliance with immigration rules, handles refundable deposits, and arranges clearance once the new employment visa is issued.

Benefits of using Dar Alnukhba Customer Care Center:

Authorised AMER Centre
Submission through the official GDRFA system
Same-visit handling and processing
Transparent, government-regulated fees

Family visa-holding requests are typically completed in one visit, with the hold valid for up to 60 days in line with UAE immigration regulations.

Family Visa Holding Process in Dubai

Place Your Family’s Visa on Hold While You Transfer Your Employment Sponsor

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Visit Dar Alnukhba Customer Care Center

Visit Dar Alnukhba Customer Care Center during working hours for fast, queue-free service, or schedule your appointment online. Our consultant will review your case and confirm eligibility for holding your family’s residence visas during an employment transfer.

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Document Verification

Submit the cancellation form, new company offer letter, and original passports and Emirates IDs. Dar Alnukhba Customer Care Center verifies compliance with GDRFA requirements and prepares the family visa-holding request.

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Submission Through the GDRFA System

Your application, along with the refundable AED 5,000 deposit and applicable fees, is submitted through the official AMER/GDRFA platform. The visa is placed on hold for up to 60 days.

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Clear the Hold After Your New Visa Is Issued

Once your new employment visa is stamped, return to Dar Alnukhba Customer Care Center to remove the hold. The dependent visas are reactivated, and the deposit is refunded according to GDRFA rules.

Visit Our Center

Address

Al Fahad plaza 7 floor, Unit number 0-58, Po box 13773, Near Lazada super market Al rigga, Dubai

Phone

+971 4 834 1944

info@daralnukhbacare.ae

Working Hours

Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Family Visa Hold Requirements and Documents

Prepare All Mandatory GDRFA Documents for a Smooth Hold Application

Offer Letter From the New Employer

A valid job offer specifying the sponsor’s new position and salary, required by GDRFA to confirm eligibility for placing dependent visas on hold.

Original Identification Documents

Original passports and Emirates IDs of the sponsor and all dependents. Each dependent’s residence visa must have at least three months of remaining validity.

GDRFA Hold Requirements and Fees

The applicant must submit a refundable AED 5,000 deposit and pay the government fee. The holding period must not exceed 60 days from the hold date.

Cancellation Documents From the Current Employer

Labour card cancellation form and any related cancellation documents issued by the existing employer.

About Dar Alnukhba Customer Care Center

What Is a 2-Year Investor Visa in Dubai

A 2-year investor visa in the UAE is an official residency permit issued to property owners whose real estate investment in Dubai is valued at AED 750,000 or more at the time of purchase. The visa is processed through the Dubai Land Department (Taskeen) and approved by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA). It allows investors to reside legally in the UAE, access government services, and sponsor family members.

Why Dar Alnukhba Customer Care Center

At Dar Alnukhba Customer Care Center, we make all essential government services available under one roof. We provide a fast, efficient, and transparent experience with a focus on customer satisfaction. Our goal is to offer convenience, personalized support, and priority processing for every client, with a focus on innovation and sustainability in every service we provide.

Our Mission

To simplify life in Dubai by offering secure, seamless access to all government services from a single centre.

Our Vision

To set the benchmark for integrated government services delivery, combining innovation, compliance, and exceptional client support.

Our Values

Transparency, Efficiency, Innovation, and Complete Client Satisfaction

Can I change jobs without canceling my family visas?

Yes. You can change employers without canceling your dependents’ visas by placing them on family visa hold through an authorised Amer Centre. This prevents automatic cancellation during employment visa transfer. What is the family visa hold period in Dubai? The GDRFA Dubai allows dependent visas to remain on hold for a maximum of 60 days from the date of the request. The hold cannot be extended beyond this limit. How does the family visa deposit refund work in the UAE? The AED 5,000 refundable deposit is released after the hold is removed and the sponsor’s new residence visa is active. If the new visa is not completed within the 60-day hold period, the deposit becomes non-refundable. How do I clear a family visa hold? You must complete your new residence visa, including medical, Emirates ID, and visa stamping, and then visit an Amer Centre to request hold removal. Once your new visa is active in the GDRFA system, the dependent visas are reactivated. What happens if the sponsor is changing jobs in the UAE? When a sponsor who is changing jobs in the UAE cancels their employment visa, dependent visas must either be cancelled or placed on hold. The hold protects dependents’ legal residency until the sponsor’s new visa is issued.

What is the family visa hold period in Dubai?

Dependent visas can be placed on hold for up to 60 days from the date of request, as per GDRFA Dubai regulations. The hold period cannot be extended beyond this limit.

How does the family visa deposit refund work in the UAE?

The refundable deposit of AED 5,000 is released once the hold is removed and the sponsor’s new residence visa is active. If the new visa is not completed within the 60-day hold period, the deposit becomes non-refundable.

How do I clear a family visa hold?

After completing your new residence visa, including medical check, Emirates ID, and visa stamping, visit an Amer Centre to request hold removal. Once your new visa is active in the GDRFA system, dependent visas are reactivated automatically.

What happens if the sponsor is changing jobs in the UAE?

When a sponsor changes employment, dependent visas must either be canceled or placed on hold. Using the hold option ensures that dependents maintain legal residency until the sponsor’s new visa is issued.