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Emirates ID renewal 2026

Your Emirates ID can be renewed up to six months before it expires. Renew late and you pay a fee for every day. Here is how to do it on time.

Checked October 2026

When should I renew?

You can renew the Emirates ID as early as six months before it expires, or after it expires. For most residents it is renewed together with the residence visa, so plan both at the same time.

What happens if I am late?

If you renew more than one month after the expiry date, a late fee of AED 20 per day is charged, up to a maximum of AED 1,000. An expired ID can also stop you from using banks, government services and some apps.

How to renew

1. Open the ICP website or the UAEICP app (or visit a typing centre).
2. Choose Emirates ID renewal and fill in the form.
3. Upload a passport copy and photo if asked, and pay the fees shown.
4. If you are 15 or older and asked to, give fingerprints and signature at an ICP service centre.
5. Collect the new card or have it delivered.

Tips

• Renew your children’s IDs too — they expire with their visas.
• Keep a photo of the old card until the new one arrives.
• Set a reminder for 6 months before expiry so you can do it calmly.

Questions

Sources

• UAE Government portal (u.ae): Emirates ID
• ICP

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