Family Golden Visa Sharjah Guide 2026: Family Visa and Golden Visa in Sharjah — Salary, Tenancy Contract, ICP, Property, Costs and What Is Different from Dubai

Family golden visa Sharjah questions come down to one point: most rules are federal and the same as in Dubai, but a few are not. A Sharjah resident sponsors a wife, husband and children on a salary of AED 4,000 (or AED 3,000 plus accommodation), needs an attested tenancy contract, and applies through ICP — not GDRFA Dubai. The Golden Visa works as everywhere: AED 2 million in property or another route, 10 years, family included. This guide covers both visas, the documents, the costs and the Sharjah-specific steps.

🏛️ Who issues family visas and Golden Visas in Sharjah?

ICP — the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security — through its Sharjah office (the former Sharjah residency department). GDRFA Dubai only handles Dubai visas. In Sharjah you apply on the ICP smart services website or app with UAE Pass, or at an approved typing centre. ICP also issues the Emirates ID for every emirate, including Dubai.

I live in Sharjah but work in Dubai. Which authority handles my family?

The emirate of your own visa decides, not where you live. If your employer or company is in Dubai, your family visa is a GDRFA Dubai visa — and in Dubai a wife and children do not need a tenancy contract. If your visa is from Sharjah, everything goes through ICP.

⚖️ Sharjah vs Dubai: what is different for family and Golden Visas?

👪 What are the family visa requirements in Sharjah?

The family visa requirements in Sharjah are the federal ones. A resident with a Sharjah visa can sponsor a wife or husband, sons up to 25, daughters at any age while unmarried and children with special needs without an age limit. The visa is issued for 2 years. A working woman can sponsor her children and her husband; for a husband the authority may ask for more. Full rules: UAE family visa rules 2026.

What is the Sharjah family visa minimum salary?

AED 4,000 a month, or AED 3,000 plus accommodation — and the accommodation must be written in the MOHRE salary certificate itself. Any job title qualifies. Below AED 4,000, combining husband's and wife's salaries is sometimes accepted; the authority decides. See minimum salary for a family visa.

🏠 Is a tenancy contract required for a family visa in Sharjah?

Yes. This is the main practical difference from Dubai. Outside Dubai a tenancy contract is required for the family visa, and in Sharjah it is attested by Sharjah Municipality. Keep the electricity and water account in the same name. For parents, the home must have two bedrooms.

📂 What documents are required for a family visa in Sharjah?

Need help with attestation? See marriage certificate attestation or our attestation service.

📝 How to apply for a family visa in Sharjah?

Step-by-step screens: apply for a family visa on ICP smart services.

How long does a Sharjah family visa take?

Usually one to three weeks from a complete file to the Emirates ID, depending on the medical test and biometrics. Missing attestation or an expired tenancy is the most common reason for delay.

👵 Can I sponsor my parents in Sharjah?

Yes, under the same rules as the rest of the UAE: a salary of AED 10,000, a refundable deposit of AED 5,000 and a two-bedroom home. The parents' visa is issued for 1 year and renewed every year. Siblings and in-laws are special cases decided one by one. More in our parents visa guide.

💰 How much is the family visa cost in Sharjah?

You pay the ICP government fees — entry permit or change of status, residence, Emirates ID, medical test — plus health insurance and the tenancy attestation. ICP fees are close to, but not identical with, the GDRFA Dubai figures, so the amount shown in the ICP system when you apply is the final reference. Message us with the number of adults and children and whether they are inside or outside the UAE, and we send the exact amount.

Is applying online cheaper than going to a typing centre?

Yes. Online through ICP with UAE Pass you pay only the government fees; a typing centre adds its own charges but checks the file for you.

How do I cancel a family visa in Sharjah?

The sponsor cancels it with ICP — AED 85 online. The family member then has a 59-day grace period; after that the fine is AED 50 a day. See visa cancellation in the UAE.

👑 How do I get a Sharjah Golden Visa?

The Sharjah golden visa is the federal 10-year Golden Visa, issued by ICP. The routes are the same as in Dubai:

Can I combine properties in Sharjah for the Golden Visa?

Yes, if every property is in your own name — two units of AED 1,000,000 each can reach AED 2 million. A co-owner's share is not simply added to yours; ICP decides on the title deeds. See Golden Visa for property owners.

What are the Sharjah Golden Visa steps on ICP?

👑 Can a Golden Visa holder in Sharjah sponsor his family?

Yes. A Golden Visa holder sponsors a spouse, children and parents for the same 10 years — without the AED 4,000 salary rule that employees must meet. Medical tests apply from age 18 and certificates must be attested. Details: Golden Visa for family dependents. Fees by route: Golden Visa cost.

Is there a 2-year property visa in Sharjah like in Dubai?

The 2-year property investor visa for property of any value is a Dubai rule (see the Dubai guide). For Sharjah property below AED 2 million, ICP decides whether a property-based residence is possible — ask us with your title deed first. At 55 or over, the federal 5-year retirement visa is another option; see every self-sponsored visa route.

🕰️ Old rules vs 2026: what changed in Sharjah?

🤝 Sharjah visa services by FamilyVisa.ae

FamilyVisa.ae prepares Sharjah family and Golden Visa files and submits them online through ICP:

📝 Quick recap

• Sharjah visas are issued by ICP; Dubai visas by GDRFA. Your own visa decides, not where you live.
• Family visa: AED 4,000, or AED 3,000 plus accommodation — the same as Dubai; 2 years.
• The difference: an attested tenancy contract is required in Sharjah.
• Parents: AED 10,000, AED 5,000 deposit, two-bedroom home, 1 year.
• Golden Visa: AED 2 million property or another route, 10 years, spouse, children and parents, two-year health insurance.

🔗 Related guides

• UAE family visa rules 2026
• Family visa in Abu Dhabi
• Ejari and tenancy rules for a family visa
• Family visa documents checklist
• 10-year Golden Visa by Dubai property
• Golden Visa service

❓ Frequently asked questions

1. Who issues family visas and Golden Visas in Sharjah?

ICP, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, through its Sharjah office. GDRFA Dubai only issues Dubai visas. You apply on the ICP smart services website or app with UAE Pass, or at an approved typing centre.

2. What is the minimum salary for a family visa in Sharjah?

AED 4,000 a month, or AED 3,000 plus accommodation written in the MOHRE salary certificate. It is the same rule as in Dubai and every other emirate, for any job title and any family size.

3. Is a tenancy contract required for a family visa in Sharjah?

Yes. Outside Dubai a tenancy contract is required for the family visa. In Sharjah the contract is attested by Sharjah Municipality. In Dubai, a wife and children do not need a tenancy contract.

4. What documents are required for a family visa in Sharjah?

Passports and photos, the sponsor's residence and Emirates ID, the salary certificate or labour contract, an attested tenancy contract, attested marriage and birth certificates, health insurance and, after entry, the medical test for family members aged 18 and over.

5. Can I sponsor my parents in Sharjah?

Yes, with a salary of AED 10,000, a refundable deposit of AED 5,000 and a two-bedroom (2BHK) home. The parents' visa is issued for 1 year and renewed every year.

6. Until what age can I sponsor my son in Sharjah?

Up to 25, as in the rest of the UAE. Daughters can be sponsored at any age while unmarried, and children with special needs without an age limit.

7. How long is a family visa in Sharjah valid?

2 years for a wife, husband and children. Parents and special cases get 1 year. The family of a Golden Visa holder gets up to 10 years.

8. How much does a family visa cost in Sharjah?

You pay the ICP government fees for the entry permit or change of status, the residence, the Emirates ID and the medical test, plus health insurance. The amount shown in the ICP system when you apply is the final figure. Send us your family details and we send the exact amount.

9. Can I get a Golden Visa with property in Sharjah?

Yes. Property worth AED 2 million or more qualifies for the 10-year Golden Visa. Off-plan property from an approved developer counts with proof of payment, and a mortgage is accepted only through an approved local bank.

10. Can I combine two properties in Sharjah for the Golden Visa?

Yes, if both are in your own name: for example two units of AED 1 million each. A co-owner's share cannot simply be added to yours; ICP decides on the ownership papers.

11. Is the Sharjah Golden Visa different from the Dubai Golden Visa?

No. The Golden Visa is a federal UAE visa with the same categories and the same 10-year validity. What differs is the issuing office (ICP instead of GDRFA Dubai), the property registration (Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department instead of the Dubai Land Department) and the health insurance step.

12. Do I need health insurance for the Golden Visa in Sharjah?

Yes. ICP asks applicants aged 18 and over for a medical fitness test and a two-year health insurance policy before the Emirates ID is issued.

13. Can a Golden Visa holder in Sharjah sponsor his family?

Yes. A Golden Visa holder sponsors a spouse, children and parents for the same 10 years, without the salary rule that applies to employees.

14. What other Golden Visa routes are there besides property?

A fixed deposit of AED 2 million, your own company, a basic salary of AED 30,000 in the MOHRE contract with the other conditions, and special talents. They are the same in Sharjah as in Dubai.

15. Is there a 2-year property visa in Sharjah?

The 2-year property investor visa for property of any value is a Dubai Land Department rule. For Sharjah property below AED 2 million, ICP decides whether a property-based residence is possible. Ask us with your title deed before you rely on it.

16. I live in Sharjah but work in Dubai. Where is my family visa issued?

Where your own visa is issued. If your employer or company is in Dubai, your family visa is a GDRFA Dubai visa, even if you live in Sharjah. If your visa is from Sharjah, the family visa is issued by ICP.

17. Where is the visa medical test done in Sharjah?

At an approved government medical fitness centre in Sharjah. Family members aged 18 and over take the test after entry or change of status. Children under 18 do not need it.

18. How do I cancel a family visa in Sharjah?

The sponsor cancels it with ICP: AED 85 online through ICP. The family member then has a 59-day grace period. Leaving the UAE, cancel the dependants first and the sponsor last.

19. What is the overstay fine in Sharjah?

AED 50 a day after the grace period, the same in every emirate. A cancelled family visa has a 59-day grace period; a visit visa has none.

20. Does FamilyVisa.ae handle Sharjah family visas and Golden Visas?

Yes. We prepare the documents, check the tenancy and attestation, and submit the application online through ICP. Send us your emirate, salary and family details on WhatsApp.

Last reviewed 15 October 2026. Rules and fees are set by ICP and can change; the salary and deposit figures are those applied on 15 October 2026, and the amount shown in the ICP system when you apply is the final reference. Every application is decided by the immigration authorities. This guide is general information, not legal advice. Main official sources: ICP, ICP smart services, u.ae — residence visa for family members. FamilyVisa.ae is operated by 800 DOCS LLC SOC, a DET-licensed private visa services company in Dubai — not a government office.