Emirates ID Renewal in the UAE

A step-by-step guide to renewing your Emirates ID, the documents to prepare, and what a late renewal can cost.

Last reviewed 23 October 2026. Official sources are linked on this page.

Check before you act. Fees, rules and dates change. Confirm the details with the official authority before you pay or apply.

At a glance

Who handles it
ICP, the federal identity and citizenship authority
Where to renew
The ICP smart services website, the UAEICP app, or an ICP customer happiness centre
How early
Up to 6 months before the card expires
Late fine
AED 20 per day after one month past expiry, capped at AED 1,000 (as published on u.ae)
Biometrics
Applicants aged 15 and over may need to give fingerprints and a signature at an ICP centre

When should you renew?

You can start the renewal up to six months before your Emirates ID expires, so there is no reason to wait for the last week. For residents, the card is normally issued and renewed alongside your residence permit, so if your visa is also close to expiry, deal with it at the same time.

If you renew more than a month after expiry, a daily late fine applies. The calculator below shows how it builds up.

How to renew your Emirates ID

  1. Check your expiry date. Open the UAEICP app or the ICP website and confirm the date and the status of your card.
  2. Check your other documents. Make sure your passport and residence permit are valid. An expiring passport or visa can hold up the application.
  3. Start the application online. Use the ICP smart services website or the UAEICP app. You can also go to a customer happiness centre if you prefer to apply in person.
  4. Upload the documents and photo. The application lists exactly what is required for your case. Use a recent photo that meets ICP's specifications.
  5. Pay the fee. The fee depends on how long the new card is valid. The app shows the exact amount before you pay.
  6. Give biometrics if asked. If you are 15 or older and the system requests it, visit an ICP centre for fingerprints and a signature.
  7. Track and collect your card. Follow the status in the app and collect or receive the card as instructed.

Documents to prepare

The application confirms the exact list for your situation. These are the items most people need ready:

Emirates ID late renewal fine calculator

See what a late renewal could cost, based on the fine rule published on the UAE government portal.

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What does renewal cost?

The renewal fee is set by ICP and depends on the validity period of the new card. We do not print a figure here because it could go out of date. The ICP app or website shows the exact amount before you pay.

The one figure published on the UAE government portal is the late fine, which is built into the calculator above: AED 20 per day once you are more than a month past expiry, up to a maximum of AED 1,000.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Waiting until the card has already expired, then paying a fine that was avoidable.
  • Starting the application while your passport or visa is about to expire.
  • Using an old or poor-quality photo that is rejected.
  • Ignoring SMS or email requests from ICP, such as a biometrics appointment.
  • Using unofficial websites that charge extra for forms you can fill in yourself.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. ICP offers renewal through its smart services website and the UAEICP app. Some cases still need a visit to a service centre, for example to give fingerprints.

Up to six months before the expiry date, according to the UAE government portal.

The UAE government portal states AED 20 per day when you renew more than one month after expiry, with a maximum of AED 1,000.

In the UAEICP app or on the ICP website, using your application details.