How you can sponsor your siblings, their children in UAE?

A spouse, children and parents come under the category of first degree relationship.

Q-I work in a company located in mainland Dubai. I understand that we can sponsor the residence visas of our immediate family members like children and parents. Is there a provision to sponsor the visas for my siblings and their children?
Answer
It should be noted that a spouse, children and parents come under the category of first degree relationship and therefore, an individual in the UAE can apply for residence visa of them.  However, an individual may sponsor his siblings and their children citing it as a special case to General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs - UAE (the 'GDRFA'). The GDRFA may approve your application if there are compelling reasons which require you to sponsor your siblings in the UAE. Such compelling reasons may include no one being there to take care of your minor siblings in your home country or if any one of the siblings or their children are 'people of determination' and they require special attention and care.
You may approach GDRFA for further advise on this matter.
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The GDRFA may approve your application if there are compelling reasons which require you to sponsor your siblings in the UAE.
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