What documents do I need?
Choose your service to get started. These are preparation checklists; our team will confirm the current requirements for your emirate, sponsor and application category before applying.
Last reviewed: 22 October 2026
Family visa — new application
- Passport copies and recent photographs of the family members applying.
- Sponsor’s passport, residence details and Emirates ID for case review.
- Employment or company contract and salary certificate, as applicable.
- Attested marriage certificate for spouse applications; birth certificates for children, as applicable.
- Registered tenancy contract and any additional accommodation evidence requested.
- Medical fitness and health insurance documents, where applicable.
Entry permit, inside-country status and sponsorship documents depend on the case. Confirm attestation and translation requirements with our typing team.
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Residence visa renewal
- Valid passport and recent personal photograph.
- Current residence details and Emirates ID for application review.
- Valid health insurance, where required.
- Medical fitness report, where applicable.
- Family-sponsored cases: relationship, income and accommodation evidence as required for your category.
The final checklist depends on whether your sponsor is a family member, employer or another category. Our team will confirm the correct process.
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Emirates ID renewal
- Valid passport.
- Current Emirates ID and residence details for application review.
- A recent personal photograph different from the current card photo.
- Any supporting documents requested for your applicant category.
Fingerprint and signature procedures may be required. In Sharjah, expatriate ID renewal is generally linked to the residence application; our team will confirm your case.
Official ICP Emirates ID guidance
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Medical fitness application
- Recent passport-style photograph.
- Valid passport or valid Emirates ID.
- Visa or entry-permit details for our team to identify the correct application category.
Confirm the selected medical centre’s current requirements and appointment arrangements before travelling.
Official EHS medical fitness guidance
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New business setup in Sharjah
- Proposed business activity, trade name and ownership details for an initial consultation.
- Certified lease contract or title deed, where applicable.
- Legal contracts appropriate to the chosen legal form.
- External authority approvals where required for the activity.
This checklist covers Sharjah mainland licensing preparation. Our corporate PRO team will confirm investor identification documents, trade-name steps, technical evaluation and any activity-specific requirements. Free-zone requirements differ.