Sharjah Family Visa Sponsorship
Sponsor your family on a Sharjah residence visa — spouse, children, and parents. Includes application, medical, Emirates ID, and visa stamping. Salary thresholds: AED 4,000 with accommodation or AED 10,000 without.
Description
Sharjah Family Visa Sponsorship allows UAE residents (investors, employees, professionals) sponsored in Sharjah to sponsor their immediate family for UAE residence visas — spouse, children (under 18, or studying full-time), and parents. The sponsor must meet income and accommodation requirements. Family visas are typically issued for 2 years and renewable in line with the sponsor's own visa validity. As UAE residence visas, they provide nationwide rights regardless of the issuing emirate.
The core requirements are: an active Sharjah residence visa for the sponsor, minimum salary of AED 4,000/month with employer-provided accommodation OR AED 10,000/month without (parental sponsorship requires a higher salary, typically AED 20,000+), a registered tenancy contract sized appropriately for the family, attested marriage and birth certificates, and mandatory health insurance for each family member (Sharjah's health insurance mandate applies).
Octavon Global Advisory handles complete family visa sponsorship — eligibility assessment based on salary and accommodation, document attestation guidance, entry permit issuance, medical fitness coordination, Emirates ID registration and biometrics, visa stamping, and health insurance recommendations. Standard family visa processing completes in 7 to 14 working days per family member from document submission.
What's Included
- UAE Family Residence Visa (2 years per dependent)
- Entry Permit / Change of Status
- Medical Fitness Test Coordination
- Emirates ID Registration and Biometrics
- Visa Stamping on Passport
- Document Attestation Guidance
- Health Insurance Recommendations
- Free Eligibility Assessment
- Multiple Family Member Processing
- Renewal Reminder Service
- Family Status Update with Authorities
Requirements / Prerequisites
- Sponsor must have active Sharjah residence visa
- Minimum salary AED 4,000 with accommodation OR AED 10,000 without
- Parental sponsorship requires higher salary (typically AED 20,000+)
- Registered tenancy contract (Ejari) sized for family
- Attested marriage certificate (for spouse)
- Attested birth certificates (for children)
- Health insurance for each family member
- Sponsor's Salary Certificate / Bank Statements
Required Documents
- Sponsor Passport, Visa, and Emirates ID
- Sponsor Salary Certificate (recent)
- Sponsor Bank Statements (last 6 months)
- Tenancy Contract / Ejari
- Utility Bill (recent)
- Family Member Passports (6+ months validity)
- Family Member Passport-sized Photographs
- Marriage Certificate (attested by UAE Embassy and MoFA)
- Birth Certificates (attested, for children)
- Health Insurance for Each Family Member
- Educational Certificates (for adult children studying)
Our Process
- Eligibility assessment based on salary and accommodation
- Document attestation review (marriage, birth certificates)
- Family member entry permit application
- Family arrival and change of status (if outside UAE)
- Medical fitness test for each family member (18+)
- Emirates ID registration and biometrics
- Health insurance enrolment
- Visa stamping on passports
- Emirates ID card delivery
- Family status registration with authorities
Pricing
- Basic Fee: AED 3,000
- Service Fee: AED 1,500
- VAT (5%): AED 225
- Total: AED 4,725
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the salary requirements to sponsor family in Sharjah?
The standard minimum is AED 4,000/month with employer-provided accommodation, OR AED 10,000/month without accommodation. These apply per family unit. Parental sponsorship requires a higher salary, typically AED 20,000+ and additional documentation.
Can I sponsor my parents on a Sharjah family visa?
Yes, but with stricter requirements — higher salary (typically AED 20,000+), both parents sponsored together (or proof of single surviving parent), and evidence you are the primary financial provider. Parental visas are reviewed case-by-case.
How long does Sharjah family visa processing take?
Standard processing completes in 7 to 14 working days per family member from document submission. It can extend if document attestation is needed or the family is applying from outside the UAE.
Is health insurance required for family visas in Sharjah?
Yes. Sharjah's mandatory health insurance applies to sponsored dependents — each family member needs compliant health coverage before the visa is issued. We guide you on compliant insurance options as part of the service.
Can I sponsor adult children?
Sons can be sponsored up to age 18 (or up to 25 if in full-time education with proof). Daughters can be sponsored until marriage with fewer age restrictions. Beyond these limits, adult children need their own employment, student, or investor visa.
Do family members need a medical fitness test?
Yes, family members aged 18 and above require a medical fitness test. Children under 18 require only a basic health check. The medical fitness test is part of our service package.
What attestation is required for certificates?
Marriage and birth certificates must be attested by the country of origin's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the UAE Embassy in that country, and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We provide detailed attestation guidance based on the country of issuance.