🛂 UAE Family Visa for Nepalese Citizens (2026)
Eligibility, documents and process — plus a free fee calculator on the main /visa page.
Quick answer
Nepalese passport holders are not eligible for UAE visa-on-arrival. A pre-arranged Family Visa is required before travel, obtainable through an airline, licensed travel agency, or UAE-based sponsor.
Eligibility for Nepalese passport holders
Nepalese passport holders are not eligible for visa-on-arrival. A pre-arranged visa is required.
Nepal has a growing expatriate community in the UAE, particularly in services and construction.
About the UAE Family Visa
Residence visa that allows a UAE resident to sponsor their spouse, children, parents, or other dependents to live with them in the UAE.
Typical documents
- Sponsor's passport, Emirates ID, and residence visa copies
- Sponsor's attested employment contract or salary certificate
- Sponsor's tenancy contract (Ejari registered)
- Attested marriage certificate (for spouse)
- Attested birth certificate(s) (for children)
- Dependent's passport with at least 6 months validity
- Medical fitness test (for dependents aged 18 and above)
- Emirates ID application
- Basic UAE health insurance
How Nepalese citizens typically apply
Applications for Nepalese passport holders are typically routed through the following authorized channels:
- Authorized travel agencies in Kathmandu
- UAE Embassy visa section
- ICP portal with UAE sponsor
- Hotel sponsorship
Nearest UAE diplomatic mission: Kathmandu (Embassy).
Notes specific to Nepalese applicants
- Nepal is on the UAE's mandatory Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) list (effective April 2026) — applies broadly across visa categories.
- Stricter document verification rules have been introduced for Nepali applicants in 2026.
- Hotel sponsorship is a common route for tourist applicants.
Common rejection reasons
- Sponsor salary below the minimum threshold (AED 4,000, or AED 3,000 + accommodation)
- Unattested marriage or birth certificates
- Sponsor's residence visa nearing expiry
- Medical fitness test failure (for communicable diseases)
- Incomplete tenancy contract documentation
Process notes
- Sponsor minimum salary is AED 4,000 — or AED 3,000 plus accommodation — and covers spouse and children together.
- Sons can be sponsored up to age 25 if enrolled in an accredited institution; unmarried daughters indefinitely.
- Gender-based salary differences have been removed: male and female sponsors are assessed under the same threshold.
- Costs vary by emirate, dependent age, and whether the dependent is inside or outside the UAE during the application.
- For an estimate of current fees, use the calculator on the main UAE Visa page.
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FAQ
Nepalese passport holders are not eligible for visa-on-arrival. A pre-arranged visa is required.
Residence visa that allows a UAE resident to sponsor their spouse, children, parents, or other dependents to live with them in the UAE.
A UAE Family Visa is typically valid for 1, 2, or 3 years (renewable; tied to the sponsor's residence validity). It can be extended subject to current rules.
Typical documents include: Sponsor's passport, Emirates ID, and residence visa copies; Sponsor's attested employment contract or salary certificate; Sponsor's tenancy contract (Ejari registered); Attested marriage certificate (for spouse). Specific requirements may vary by sponsor and emirate.
Yes. Nepal is on the UAE's mandatory PCC list for residence visa applications (effective April 2026). The PCC must be attested before submission.
Fees vary by visa duration, sponsor, and processing speed. For an up-to-date estimate, use the free UAE Visa Fee Calculator on the main /visa page.