New applications
First-time Emirates ID applications tied to a residence file, including biometric appointment booking at the right centre.
ICP & Amer typing
Emirates ID and typing,done right the first time
Applications, renewals, replacements and data corrections — plus general Amer and Tasheel typing for forms that must reach the authority in the correct format.
Overview
Small forms, expensive mistakes
The Emirates ID is the identity document every other government service in the UAE reads from. Bank accounts, tenancy registration, medical files, school enrolment, telecoms and your residence file all reference it. When the data on the card is wrong, the error propagates quietly into all of them and surfaces later at the worst moment.
Typing is where most of those errors originate. A name transliterated differently from the passport, a date entered in the wrong format, a nationality field that does not match the travel document — these are trivial to prevent at the point of submission and genuinely difficult to unwind afterwards.
As an Amer and Tasheel typing centre partner, we prepare applications in the format the receiving authority expects, check them against the source documents rather than against what you tell us, and submit them properly the first time.
Scope of work
What we handle
Individual applications and bulk company submissions both run through the same desk.
Renewals
Renewal ahead of expiry so the card does not lapse alongside your residence visa and disrupt banking or tenancy.
Replacements
Lost, stolen or damaged card replacement, including the reporting step that has to happen before a replacement can be issued.
Data corrections
Correcting name spelling, date of birth, nationality or profession where the card does not match the passport or residence file.
General Amer typing
Applications, undertakings and forms typed for submission to Dubai government entities in the format each one requires.
Company bulk submissions
Coordinated Emirates ID processing for multiple employees, with a single tracking point rather than scattered individual appointments.
What to prepare
What to bring
Requirements differ between a new application, a renewal and a replacement. We confirm the exact set for your case first.
For an individual
- Original passport, plus a clear copy
- Current UAE residence visa
- Existing Emirates ID where you hold one
- Passport photograph on a plain white background
- Police report where a card has been lost or stolen
- Supporting document evidencing any correction requested
For a company submission
- Trade licence and establishment card
- Signed written authorisation to act on the company’s behalf
- Employee passport and visa copies
- Employee list with residence expiry dates
- Authorised signatory identification
How it works
The process
Most straightforward applications move quickly. Corrections take longer because the evidence has to be established.
- 01
Check the source documents
We work from your passport and residence file rather than from a form you have filled in, because that is where transliteration errors get introduced.
- 02
Type and submit
The application is prepared in the correct format for ICP and submitted through the authorised typing channel.
- 03
Biometrics
Where fingerprints and photograph are required, we book the appointment at an appropriate centre and confirm the slot with you.
- 04
Track and hand over
We monitor issuance, follow up on delays, and confirm the card details are correct against your passport before you accept it.
From our case desk
Where Emirates ID files go wrong
Every one of these is preventable at the typing stage and painful afterwards.
Name transliterated inconsistently
Arabic transliteration of a Latin-script name can be rendered several ways. Once it differs from your visa or bank records, reconciling them becomes a separate job.
Renewal left until after expiry
An expired Emirates ID can interrupt banking, tenancy registration and other services that verify against it, well before anyone chases you about the card itself.
Data does not match the passport
A date of birth or nationality that differs from the travel document will surface at renewal, at visa stamping, or when a bank re-verifies you.
Replacement started without the report
A lost or stolen card generally requires the loss to be reported before a replacement can be processed. Skipping that step stalls the application.
Biometrics missed
A missed appointment does not simply reschedule itself. The application sits incomplete until new biometrics are captured.
Company submissions with no tracking
Bulk employee processing handled ad hoc leaves nobody able to say which cards are issued, which are pending and which failed.
What Emirates ID services cost in 2026
| Service | Government fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ICP base fee | AED 100 per year of validity | Matches your residence visa duration |
| Smart application fee | AED 100 | Online and app applications |
| Typing centre fee | AED 30 – 70 | Authorised centre submission |
| Urgent processing | Additional | Where available; not offered in every case |
| Replacement (lost or damaged) | AED 300 + fees | Police report may be required for loss |
| Late renewal fine | AED 20/day, capped AED 1,000 | Begins after the 30-day grace period |
| 10-year card (Golden Visa) | AED 1,000 – 1,200 | Full-term issuance |
How we quote
Government fees at cost, plus a fixed service fee agreed before we start. As a typing centre partner we submit directly rather than routing your file through a third party, which is why turnaround is usually shorter.
Timelines, honestly
| Stage | Typical duration | Variable |
|---|---|---|
| Application 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 | Your ID number is usable before the card arrives |
You usually do not need to wait for the card
Once the Emirates ID number is issued, most banking, telecom and government transactions can proceed on the number alone. People routinely lose two weeks waiting for plastic they did not need.
What an expired card actually blocks
The fine is capped at AED 1,000. The disruption is not capped at all.
- Bank account operations, new accounts and many card renewals
- Telecom contracts and SIM registration changes
- Ejari registration and renewal — which then blocks family visa renewals
- Property and tenancy transactions
- Most ICP, GDRFA and Amer transactions
- Medical insurance processing at some providers
The Ejari link is the expensive one. An expired card blocks Ejari, a missing Ejari blocks a family visa renewal, and dependants then begin accruing their own overstay exposure at AED 50 per day each.
Typing services we handle at the counter
| Amer / Tasheel service | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Emirates ID application, renewal, replacement | New residents, renewals, lost cards |
| Personal detail corrections | Name spelling, date of birth, profession |
| Residence visa applications and renewals | Employment and family files |
| Entry permits and status change | Avoiding an exit and re-entry |
| Visa cancellation | End of employment, relocation |
| Labour contract typing | MOHRE offer letters and contracts |
| Sponsorship transfer | Changing sponsor or employer |
| Fine checks and settlement | ICP, ILOE and immigration liabilities |
Name and detail corrections — the quiet problem
A surprising share of the work we do is correcting details that were typed wrong years ago and have propagated everywhere since.
The usual trigger is transliteration. A passport renewed at a different consulate renders a name slightly differently, and the mismatch surfaces later at the worst moment — during a family visa application, a property transaction or a Golden Visa file.
Check these match exactly, across every document
- Full name spelling and word order, including middle names
- Date of birth
- Nationality as recorded
- Profession, against your actual role and qualification
- Passport number currently linked to your file
- Delivery address on record with ICP
Correcting one document is straightforward. Correcting five, after they have been used to build a family visa file, is not.
Common scenarios
Card expired more than 30 days ago
The fine has started at AED 20 per day. It caps at AED 1,000 after roughly 50 chargeable days, so there is a point beyond which further delay costs nothing more financially — but the transactional blocking continues regardless.
Renewed your visa but the card did not follow
They are separate applications. A renewed residence visa does not produce a renewed card, and this is the single most common reason cards lapse.
Paid a fine but it still shows
Usually the payment posted against a previous Emirates ID number after a renewal. The original receipt or policy certificate is what gets it reconciled, which is why we tell everyone to keep them.
Card never arrived
Almost always an outdated delivery address on the ICP record. Resolve it while the application is still active rather than after it closes.
Emirates ID cost questions
How much does Emirates ID renewal cost?
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. A ten-year card issued with a Golden Visa costs roughly AED 1,000–1,200.
What is the fine if my Emirates ID has expired?
AED 20 per day, capped at AED 1,000, beginning after a 30-day grace period from expiry. The cap is reached around 80 days after the card expires.
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 and costs people time they did not need to lose.
How much does it cost to replace a lost Emirates ID?
Around AED 300 plus application and typing fees. A police report may be required where the card was lost rather than damaged.
Can you correct a name spelling on my Emirates ID?
Yes. Corrections are typed and submitted at the counter with the supporting passport evidence. Correct it as soon as you notice — a mismatch that has already propagated into a visa or property file is considerably harder to unwind.
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Amer Centre Services
GDRFA residency transactions — entry permits, renewals, Emirates ID.
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MOHRE labour transactions — permits, contracts, quota and complaints.
View service →Emirates ID Renewal
Renew before the 30-day grace window closes and the AED 20/day fine starts.
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Lost, stolen or damaged — including the police report step people miss.
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PRO Services in Dubai
Every government transaction, one licensed desk.
View service →Employment Visa
Work permits, entry permits, medical, Emirates ID and stamping.
View service →Corporate PRO Services
Licence, labour file, quota and WPS compliance on retainer.
View service →Family & Residence Visa
Sponsor a spouse, children or parents — assessed before you apply.
View service →Golden & Investor Visa
Long-term residence, assessed against the right category.
View service →Fines & Absconding
Overstay fines, absconding cases, bans — checked and cleared.
View service →Document Attestation
Degree, marriage and birth certificates, sequenced correctly.
View service →Questions
Emirates ID questions
How long does an Emirates ID take?
Processing time depends on the application type, whether biometrics are required and current ICP workload. Renewals are typically faster than first-time applications, and corrections are slower because supporting evidence has to be assessed. We give you a realistic expectation for your case at submission.
What happens if my Emirates ID expires?
Fines can apply for late renewal, and more immediately, services that verify your identity against the card may refuse to proceed. We recommend starting renewal well before the expiry date rather than on it.
Can I correct my name on the card?
Yes, where the correction is supported by your passport or residence file. Corrections are evidence-driven rather than declaratory, so we start by establishing which document is the correct source of truth.
Do I need to attend in person?
Biometric capture requires you to attend where fingerprints and photograph have not previously been recorded, or need refreshing. The typing and submission itself does not require your attendance.
My card was lost. What do I do first?
Report the loss before anything else. A replacement generally cannot be processed until the loss has been formally recorded, so starting with the replacement application wastes time.
Can you process Emirates IDs for our whole team?
Yes. Company submissions run under a signed authorisation with a single point of contact, so you get one status list rather than chasing individual employees.
What is a typing centre and why does it matter?
Many UAE government applications must be submitted in a prescribed format through an authorised channel. A typing centre prepares them correctly. Submitting a form filled in incorrectly is the most common reason simple applications are returned.
Get it typed correctly
Send us your passport and residence visa copy and tell us what you need — new card, renewal, replacement or correction. We will confirm the exact requirements before you commit to anything.
MIRDXB PRO is a private PRO services and document-typing company acting solely on the written authorisation of its clients. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official agent of MOHRE, ICP, GDRFA Dubai, Amer, Tasheel, Dubai DET, Dubai Police, RTA or the Dubai Land Department. Government fees, eligibility rules and processing times are set by the relevant authority and can change without notice. Confirm current requirements for your case during your consultation.