Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) issues an Emirates ID Card for the residents of UAE. This is the compulsory documents for citizens and residents of UAE.
Expats should have a valid Emirates Identity Card. Emirates ID makes you eligible to access any government service or pass through immigration e-gates.
This article will help you with the Emirates ID Renewal Online Process.
Emirates ID Renewal Online Guide
The first thing to remember while renewing your Emirates ID card is the time limit. This is always 30 days from the date of expiry. If you renew your ID card after this date, a late fee of AED 20 per day, up to a maximum of AED 1,000, will be added to your Emirates ID renewal expenses.
Expats should have a valid UAE residency visa to renew their Emirates ID Card. While UAE citizens have a simple process to renew their Emirates ID Status.
Follow the given steps to renew your Emirates ID Status Online.
Step1: Register and submit the Emirates ID Renewal Form
Collect all the required documents to start the ID renewal process of Emirates. You have to select any service provider to renew your ID using the smart application as it is not possible to complete this online.
- Dubai Customer Happiness Centers
- Federal Authority For Identity and Citizenship (FAIC) service centers or smart service/mobile application
- Typing Centers in Dubai
You can use these channels to complete Emirates ID Renewing process in their respective centers.
Step2: Pay the Fee
The next step is to pay the Emirates ID renewal fees after the necessary paperwork has been completed and submitted. The cost of renewing an Emirates ID depends on the ID’s remaining validity as well as the center where you are completing the procedure.
Typing Centre:
- Emirates ID Renewal Fees for Expats: AED 170 (1-year validity), AED 270 (2-year validity), AED 370 (3-year validity)
- UAE Citizens: AED 170 (5-year validity), AED 270 (10 years validity)
- GCC National: AED 170 (5-year validity)
FAIC Website/Smart App:
- Expats: AED 140 (1 year validity), AED 240 (2 year validity), AED 340 (3 year validity)
- UAE Citizens: AED 290 (5-year validity), AED 390 (10 years validity)
- GCC National: AED 290 (5-year validity)
Customer Happiness Centers
- Expat/Resident: AED 290 (1 year), AED 390 (2 years) AED 490 (3 years)
- UAE Citizen: AED 290 (5-year validity), AED 390 (10-year validity)
- GCC AED 290 (5-year validity)
Step3: Confirm Biometric Verification
Applicants will get an SMS with the application status after making the payment. Biometrics may be required for applicants over the age of 15 in some instances. This can be done by visiting any certified Preventive Medicine Centre and having their pictures and fingerprints taken.
Step4: Collect Renewed Emirates ID
You can collect your Emirates ID Card after receiving a confirmation message from the authorities.
Emirates ID Renewal Requirements
You need some required documents to apply for renewing your Emirates ID.
Documents required for UAE citizens
- Original Family Book (Only required when applying through a typing center)
- Original passport
Documents required for Expats
- Original passport
- Original valid residency visa or entry permit
- A Residency visa under renewal is applicable
- Current Emirates ID card
Documents required for GCC Nationals
- Original passport
- Original Valid GCC ID Card
- Proof of residency in the UAE
Can Emirates ID be renewed online?
No, you can’t complete your Emirates ID renewal process online entirely.
What documents do I need to renew my Emirates ID?
1. Passport
2. Valid UAE visa
3. Current ID card
4. Proof of residency in the UAE
Can I use my expired Emirates ID?
No, you can’t use your expiry Emirates ID. There is 20 AED fine per day on expired Emirates ID
How much is the fine for no Emirates ID?
20AED fine per day to maximum of 1000AED after the expiry date of the ID Card.