Emirates ID & Typing
Emirates ID renewal Dubai
Renew from six months before expiry at the same cost. The 30-day grace period, the AED 20/day fine, and the cascade an expired card sets off.
Fees at the counter fromAED 385at cost, line by line
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Fixed price
Emirates ID Renewal
Our fee: AED 150 (VAT included) + government fees
Per card. Government fees are paid at cost, with a receipt for each one.
What’s included
- Renewal, replacement or data update
- For a card that needs no visa work
Typical time: 1 to 3 weeks end to end
Fee fixed in writing before you pay.
What you pay
What it costs at the counter, line by line
Counter fees for Emirates ID Renewal start from
AED 385
One-year card renewal: Matches a one-year residence
- Counter prices, typing included
- Paid at cost, receipts handed over
- Your total confirmed in writing first
Two-year card renewal
Matches a two-year residence
At the counterAED 385
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Two-year card renewal: counter fees Emirates ID, 2 years AED 385 Government and typing fees AED 385 One-year card renewal
Matches a one-year residence
At the counterAED 385
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One-year card renewal: counter fees Emirates ID, 1 year AED 385 Government and typing fees AED 385 Golden Visa card, 10 years
Ten-year card for a Golden Visa holder
At the counterAED 1,186.05
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Golden Visa card, 10 years: counter fees Emirates ID, 10 years (Golden Visa) AED 1,186.05 Government and typing fees AED 1,186.05 Renewed 50 days after expiry
Two-year card · 20 fined days after the 30-day grace
At the counterAED 785
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Renewed 50 days after expiry: counter fees Emirates ID, 2 years AED 385 ICP late renewal fine (20 days × AED 20, published ICP fee) AED 400 Government and typing fees AED 785
Prices are at the Amer counter, typing included. Our fee for Emirates ID work is quoted with the file. Counter prices can change without notice; we confirm every figure on your quote.
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Emirates ID: Emirates ID, 2 years
AED 385 + our feeestimated total before our fee
Estimate before our fee and any late-renewal fine.
- Government and typing fees
- AED 385
- MirDxbPRO service fee
- Quoted with your file
Fingerprints at an ICP centre are needed for applicants aged 15 and over.
Get my fixed quote on WhatsAppPrice list reviewed 1 Nov 2026; counter prices at Amer and Tasheel, typing included. Estimate, not legal advice; the authority's payment screen and decision are final.
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The short version
- You can renew from six months before expiry, at the same cost. There is no reason to wait.
- Grace period is 30 days after expiry. From day 31 it is AED 20 per day, capped at AED 1,000.
- Your card does not renew automatically with your residence visa. They are separate applications.
- Send us your Emirates ID number and we will check the position and submit the same day.
The Emirates ID fine is small and capped. The disruption is neither. An expired card quietly stops Ejari registration, banking, tenancy and most government transactions — and people usually discover it mid-transaction, at the worst possible moment.
Renewing the card because an employee's residence is due? Then it is one step of the employment visa renewal in Dubai, filed alongside the work permit, medical and residence.
What renewal costs
| Component | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ICP base fee | AED 100 per year of validity | Matches your residence visa duration |
| Smart application fee | AED 100 | Online and app submissions |
| Typing centre fee | AED 30 – 70 | Authorised centre submission |
| Urgent processing | Additional | Where available; not offered in every case |
| Late fine | AED 20/day, cap AED 1,000 | From day 31 after expiry |
| 10-year card (Golden Visa) | AED 1,000 – 1,200 | Full-term issuance |
| Typical 2-year renewal, on time | AED 330 – 370 | Government fees at cost, our fee quoted separately |
The grace period and the fine
| Period after expiry | Fine | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Days 1 – 30 | AED 0 | Grace period — renew normally |
| Day 31 onwards | AED 20 per day | Accrues daily |
| Around day 80 | AED 1,000 | Cap reached; no further accrual |
Some sources claim there is no grace period and fines start the day after expiry. ICP's own FAQ settles it: the AED 20 daily fine "starts after 30 days from the ID card's expiration date", capped at AED 1,000. Renew inside those 30 days and it never arises.
What an expired card blocks
- Bank account operations, new accounts and many card renewals
- Telecom contracts and SIM registration changes
- Ejari registration and renewal
- Property and tenancy transactions
- Most ICP, GDRFA and Amer transactions
- Medical insurance processing at some providers
An expired card blocks Ejari. A missing Ejari blocks a family visa renewal. Dependants then start accruing their own overstay exposure at AED 50 per day each. A capped AED 1,000 card fine turns into a four-figure family problem inside a month.
What we need
To submit your renewal
- Emirates ID number, or the card itself
- Passport copy, with at least six months validity
- Current residence visa page
- A UAE mobile number registered in your name
- Current delivery address — check this, it is frequently several homes out of date
- Any detail change you want corrected at the same time
How long it takes
| Stage | Typical duration | Variable |
|---|---|---|
| Typing and submission | Same day | Document readiness |
| Biometrics appointment | 1 – 5 days | Often reused on renewal |
| Card production | 3 – 10 days | ICP workload |
| Delivery | 2 – 7 days | Address accuracy |
| End to end | 1 – 3 weeks | The ID number is usable before the card arrives |
Once the Emirates ID number is issued, most banking, telecom and government transactions proceed on the number alone. People routinely lose two weeks waiting for a card they did not need in hand.
Where renewals go wrong
- Assuming it renews with the visa. Separate applications, separate fees. This is the single most common reason cards lapse.
- Name spelling mismatch after a passport renewal at a different consulate — the file stalls until it is reconciled.
- Unpaid prior liabilities. Old ICP or ILOE fines against your file will hold the renewal.
- Delivery address out of date, so the card is dispatched somewhere you no longer live.
- Missed biometrics appointment — an unattended slot leaves the file open indefinitely.
Emirates ID renewal questions
How much does Emirates ID renewal cost in Dubai?
AED 100 per year of validity as the ICP base fee, plus AED 100 for the smart application, plus AED 30–70 through an authorised typing centre (see Emirates ID typing fees and charges) — roughly AED 330–370 for a standard two-year renewal. A ten-year card issued with a Golden Visa costs around AED 1,000–1,200.
How long is the grace period for Emirates ID renewal?
Thirty days after expiry. From day 31 a fine of AED 20 per day applies, capped at AED 1,000, which is reached around 80 days after expiry.
Does my Emirates ID renew automatically with my visa?
No. They are separate applications with separate fees. Renewing your residence visa does not renew the card, and this is the most common reason cards lapse unnoticed.
Can I renew my Emirates ID early?
Yes, from six months before expiry, at the same cost. There is no financial advantage to waiting and considerable downside if something else on your file needs fixing first.
Can I use my Emirates ID number before the card arrives?
Yes, for most banking, telecom and government transactions. Waiting for the physical card is usually unnecessary.
What if my Emirates ID has been expired for months?
The fine caps at AED 1,000, so beyond roughly 80 days further delay costs nothing more financially — but the transactional blocking continues and worsens as other documents lapse behind it. Renew now rather than waiting further.
Deadlines
The dates that cost money if you miss them
6 months
Renewal window opens before expiry
Residents can renew from six months before the card expires, at the same fee, so there is no saving in waiting. icp.gov.ae
30 days
Grace after the card expires
Renewed more than one month after expiry, the card attracts a late fee of AED 20 a day, capped at AED 1,000 per card. u.ae
80 days
When the late fine reaches its cap
Fifty chargeable days at AED 20 reach the AED 1,000 cap about 80 days after expiry; the fine stops growing, but the expired card still blocks Ejari, banking and other services. icp.gov.ae
30 days
To report a change in your personal data
A change to your prescribed personal data not reported within 30 days is fined AED 20 a day, up to AED 1,000. icp.gov.ae
Why MIRDXB PRO
Checked first. Filed right. Priced in writing.
We check before we quote
ILOE, WPS, company category, card validity, overstay and attestation, all checked on day one.
Government fees at cost
Published fees passed through unchanged. Our fee is separate, fixed and in writing before you commit.
Filed at the right counter
Amer, Tasheel, MOHRE, ICP or the owning authority, in the order the authorities need it.
We tell you when the answer is no
We would rather lose the work than lodge something that fails.
How it works
From first message to final stamp, in four steps
- 01
Tell us what you need
One WhatsApp message or call about your situation.
About 30 seconds - 02
We check and quote
File checks first, then government fees, our fee and the timeline in writing.
Before anything is paid - 03
We file it
Submitted at Amer, Tasheel, MOHRE or the owning authority, in the right order.
24h target to submit urgent files - 04
Done, with updates
Progress on WhatsApp at every stage until the file is closed.
Named officer throughout
Knowledge Hub
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