Prepare one summary per dependant
Note how each applicant is related to the sponsor, their age group and whether they are in the UAE. Check which authority handles the sponsor’s case. Use the official family residence page for current eligibility before paying for preparatory work.
Review the relationship records
Compare names and dates across existing records. If a certificate was issued abroad, ask the receiving authority whether attestation or certified translation applies to that certificate and in what order.
Plan for separate appointments
Confirm which applicants need medical fitness or Emirates ID steps. Keep each person’s booking and transaction references separate so any request for a correction goes to the right file.