Emirates ID renewal 2026 is handled by the UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) for UAE residents and eligible applicants. You can complete ID renewal through ICP Smart Services (online) or accredited typing centers, submit the required documents, pay the fees and fines (if applicable), and attend biometrics at an ICP service center if requested.
- Key Takeaways: Emirates ID renewal 2026
- Apply via ICP Smart Services or an accredited typing center; biometrics may be required at an ICP service center.
- Card fee is AED 100 per year of validity, plus ICP service fees and delivery charges.
- Late renewal penalty is commonly AED 20 per day after the grace period (a cap may apply depending on the case).
Emirates ID renewal documents
- Original passport (valid)
- Valid UAE residence visa / eVisa (residency permit) or proof of visa renewal in process (as applicable)
- Current/expired Emirates ID (or ID number)
- Personal photo (passport-style) if requested by the application channel/typing center (some cases captured digitally)
- Medical fitness test result (for UAE residency renewal cases where it is required by visa category)
- Sponsor documents as applicable (e.g., company trade license for employees; sponsor Emirates ID for dependents)
- For children/dependents: birth certificate (and attested/translated copy if required) and parent/guardian Emirates ID
Emirates ID renewal fees and fines
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates ID card issuance/renewal fee | AED 100 per year | Examples: AED 200 for 2 years; AED 300 for 3 years |
| ICP application/service fee (online) | AED 70 | Service-channel dependent |
| ICP application/service fee (typing center) | AED 40 | Service-channel dependent |
| Urgent/express option (if available) | Commonly around AED 150 | Additional fee may apply depending on case/channel |
| Delivery (Emirates Post/courier) | Commonly around AED 20–35 | Depends on delivery option/location |
| Emirates ID fine for expired Emirates ID | Commonly AED 20 per day | After the grace period; a cap may apply depending on the case |
Step-by-step: renew Emirates ID online or via typing center
- Confirm eligibility and timing: start around UAE residency visa renewal and before Emirates ID expiry; note Emirates ID validity and grace period rules tied to visa status.
- Prepare documents: passport, visa/residency details, current Emirates ID, and any sponsor/dependent documents.
- Submit the application:
- Online: use ICP Smart Services (web/app) and select Emirates ID renewal/issuance linked to your residency (ICP smart services login required).
- Offline: visit an accredited typing center for typing center Emirates ID renewal and submit the ICP form.
- Pay fees: Emirates ID issuance fee (AED 100 per year) plus ICP service/channel fees and delivery.
- Biometrics (if required): if ICP flags biometrics Emirates ID, book and attend an appointment at an ICP service center for fingerprints/photo.
- Track application: track status via ICP using the application number/ID number.
- Receive Emirates ID: delivery via Emirates Post/courier or a designated pickup point (Emirates ID delivery Emirates Post options vary by delivery selection).
- Verify details: check name, ID number, and expiry date; report errors through ICP UAE identity services channels.
Emirates ID renewal processing time
Processing commonly takes days to a couple of weeks, depending on status, biometrics requirements, and delivery.
This article is an AI-Assisted Informative Reporting.
