Mrs. Awatif Al Khouri, Founder and Principal of Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy, has been featured in Emirates 24/7 in an article examining whether mothers can sponsor their children's residence visas in the UAE.
Published on 19 September 2026, the article, titled "Can a mother sponsor her child's visa in the UAE? Eligibility, documents and costs explained for 2026," provides practical guidance for mothers seeking to understand the UAE's family residence sponsorship requirements.
Mrs. Awatif explains that a mother who is legally resident in the UAE may sponsor her child's residence visa, subject to the applicable immigration requirements. She highlights the importance of maintaining a valid UAE residence permit, meeting the relevant financial requirements and providing appropriate proof of the parent-child relationship.
The feature also addresses circumstances involving divorced and single mothers, where additional documents relating to custody, parentage or family arrangements may be required. Mrs. Awatif further notes that documentation requirements can vary depending on the emirate and the individual circumstances of the family.
Alongside Mrs. Awatif's legal commentary, the Emirates 24/7 article outlines the principal documents required for child residence sponsorship, the application process and indicative visa-related fees for 2026.
The feature reflects Mrs. Awatif Al Khouri's continuing contribution to public discussion on legal and regulatory matters affecting families and residents across the UAE, providing practical insight into the requirements that individuals should consider when navigating residence and family sponsorship procedures.