Nafis Child Allowance 2026: AED 600 Per Child, No Cap
Nafis pays a child allowance of AED 600 per child a month, no limit on the number of children to Emiratis working in the private sector with a monthly salary of AED 6,000 to AED 50,000 a month. The earlier limit of four children was removed from September 2026. The allowance for sons continues until age 21 or employment, and for daughters until marriage or employment.
The allowance at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Amount | AED 600 per child per month |
| Number of children | No limit (the earlier cap of four was removed) |
| Who qualifies | Emiratis employed in the private sector |
| Salary band | AED 6,000 to AED 50,000 a month |
| Sons | Until age 21 or until they start working |
| Daughters | Until marriage or until they start working |
| Effective | September 2026 |
| Paid through | The Nafis programme |
Who it is for
The allowance supports Emirati families working outside government, as part of the UAE's Year of Family 2026 priorities. Note the salary ceiling: AED 50,000, much higher than the AED 20,000 ceiling for salary support.
How to claim
Claims go through the Nafis platform, which uses UAE Pass. Keep your salary paid through the Wage Protection System and your family details up to date. See how to register with Nafis.
How it differs from other support
- Salary support, which depends on qualification and stops above AED 20,000.
- Support for women married to Emirati men, a separate scheme of up to AED 3,000 a month (salary AED 6,000 to 15,000).
Frequently asked questions
01How much is the Nafis child allowance?
AED 600 per child per month, with no limit on the number of children, from September 2026.
02Who can get the Nafis child allowance?
Emiratis employed in the private sector earning between AED 6,000 and AED 50,000 a month.
03Until what age is the child allowance paid?
For sons, until 21 or until they start working; for daughters, until marriage or employment.
Sources
- Explained: how to claim the Dh600 monthly Nafis child allowance. Gulf News, quoting the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council, 21 August 2026.
- UAE Nafis update: child allowance cap removed. Morgan Lewis, June 2026.
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