How do I add a new dependent to my Golden Visa later?

You can usually add a new dependent to your UAE Golden Visa after your own visa is active, for example when you have a newborn, marry, or want to sponsor a family member you did not include initially. You apply through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) or GDRFA in Dubai, selecting the family sponsorship or add-dependent service under your existing file. For a newborn you typically provide the birth certificate and the child's passport; for a spouse, an attested marriage certificate; along with your own Golden Visa and Emirates ID details and the dependent's photograph. The dependent then completes medical fitness (where required by age) and Emirates ID registration, and their residence is generally linked to your long-term visa. Documents must often be attested, which is a frequent source of delay, so prepare them early. Because requirements and which relatives you can add are set by the authorities and updated over time, confirm the current rules on u.ae or the ICP/GDRFA portal. A verified UAE legal professional on LEXAI can help with attestation or an unusual family situation.