Emirates ID — renew via ICP, 5–7 days.
ICP Smart Services portal + biometrics at any ICP typing centre. AED 100/year government fee. Required for every UAE resident — validity must be active for visa applications, banking, and government services.
- Annual fee
- AED 100
- Standard delivery
- 5–7 d
- Express
- 24 h
- Late fee
- AED 20/d
What is Emirates ID?
Emirates ID is the UAE's mandatory national identity card for residents and citizens. Used for: government services (DEWA, Etisalat, Du), banking (account opening signature verification), health insurance enrolment, visa applications and renewals, school enrolment, vehicle registration with RTA, property transactions with Dubai Land Department, and as official ID for in-person identity verification across UAE government and private services.
4 steps, 5–7 working days standard.
Submit application via ICP Smart Services
Apply 30+ days before expiry through smartservices.icp.gov.ae or the ICP UAE mobile app. Required: valid passport, current Emirates ID (for renewal), residency visa. Fee AED 100/year + service charges.
Pay fees online
AED 100 per year of validity (renewals typically 1, 2, or 3-year). Express service +AED 150. Standard processing 5–7 working days; express 24 hours.
Visit ICP typing centre for biometrics
Photograph, fingerprints, signature captured at any ICP-approved typing centre. No appointment needed for renewals; first-time applications may require booking. Typing centre service AED 50–100.
Receive Emirates ID by courier
ICP couriers the new Emirates ID to your registered address within 5–7 working days standard, 24 hours express. Track via ICP UAE app.
Frequently asked questions
How to renew Emirates ID?
To renew your Emirates ID, submit an application through the ICP Smart Services portal (smartservices.icp.gov.ae) or the ICP UAE mobile app at least 30 days before expiry. Required documents include a valid passport and existing Emirates ID. The renewal fee is AED 100 per year of validity as of 2026. Biometric data submission at an ICP typing centre is required for renewals. Standard processing takes 5–7 working days.
What is Emirates ID used for?
Emirates ID is the UAE's mandatory national identity card for residents and citizens. Used for: government services (DEWA, Etisalat, Du), banking (account opening signature verification), health insurance enrolment, visa applications and renewals, school enrolment, vehicle registration with RTA, property transactions with Dubai Land Department, and as official ID for in-person identity verification across UAE government and private services.
What is the Emirates ID renewal fee?
AED 100 per year of validity as of 2026. Typical renewals are 1-year, 2-year, or 3-year — total fee AED 100, AED 200, or AED 300 government. Add typing centre service AED 50–100 + ICP express service AED 150 if needed. Total typical AED 200–550 fully delivered through YABS.
How to check Emirates ID renewal status?
Check renewal status via: (1) ICP UAE mobile app — most accurate, real-time updates; (2) ICP Smart Services portal — same status; (3) Emirates ID call centre 600 522222. Each application has a unique application number issued at submission — track via that number. Status flows: submitted → biometric pending → printing → dispatched → delivered.
Can I apply for Emirates ID from outside UAE?
First-time application requires UAE residency. Renewals can be initiated from outside UAE if you're temporarily abroad — submit online, pay fees, complete biometrics on return. Late renewal triggers AED 20/day late fee starting 30 days post-expiry, capped at AED 1,000. Better to renew before travelling abroad.
How long does Emirates ID delivery take?
Standard processing: 5–7 working days from biometric submission to courier delivery. Express service (additional AED 150): 24 hours. Premium express service (AED 300): same day for in-Dubai pickup at ICP centres. Delays beyond 7 days are unusual — contact ICP if status unchanged after 10 days.
Need Emirates ID help?
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This page was last reviewed by the YABS compliance team in Q2 2026 and reflects current Dubai DED, Dubai Municipality, DHA, MOHRE, FTA, and DLD requirements.