UAE - Updated tenancy contract requirements for dependent residence permit applications submitted in Abu Dhabi

18 February 2025 – The UAE authorities have reinstated the requirement for foreign nationals to submit Abu Dhabi-registered tenancy contracts when applying for new or renewal of dependent residence permits in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. 

More recently, the authorities were accepting registered tenancy contracts from other emirates for Abu Dhabi dependent visa applications.

Deloitte’s view

The reinstatement of the requirement for Abu Dhabi-registered tenancy contracts highlights the importance of checking the most recent documentary requirements prior to applying for a dependent residence permit.