Can a husband renew only his 6-year-old child's visa and refuse to renew his wife's visa?

Dear Questioner,

No, a husband cannot unilaterally renew only his 6-year-old child's visa and refuse to renew his wife's visa in Dubai.

If the wife is dependent on the husband's visa, her visa is linked to his. This means that when the husband's visa is renewed, his dependent's visa is automatically renewed as well.

Dear Inquirer,

In the United Arab Emirates, family residency visas are renewed under specific conditions, and the husband is usually the family sponsor.

If the husband refuses to renew the wife's visa and chooses to renew only the child's, there are several important points to consider:

- Renewing the Child’s Visa Only:

The husband can legally renew the child’s residency visa without renewing the wife’s visa, as long as he remains the sponsor and meets the financial requirements for sponsoring the child.

If the mother is also the sponsor of the child, her visa must be valid to renew the child’s visa.

- Wife's Status:

If the wife’s visa is not renewed, she will be considered to be residing illegally in the UAE once the grace period (usually 30 days after visa expiry) ends.

- Option to Transfer Sponsorship:

If the wife is employed or has a job offer, she can consider transferring her sponsorship to her employer.

This would allow her to stay legally in the UAE without relying on the husband as her sponsor. It is best to have a lawyer present to prevent any risks that may occur.

If you need further clarification, you can contact us.

Greetings,

The husband may request the renewal of the residency of whomever he wishes, but in the case of the wife, if he does not renew her residency, she can file a lawsuit against him in the Personal Status Court, obligating him to renew her residency.

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You can obtain a court order requiring him to renew your visa. Contact us at phone number: [--------] for assistance.

Yes, a husband can choose to renew only his 6-year-old child’s visa while refusing to renew his wife’s visa; however, this decision carries significant implications regarding the wife’s legal status and potential consequences for family unity.