Your Emirates ID follows your residence. When the residence visa is renewed, the card has to be renewed too, and the fee depends on how many years of residence it covers. Renew late and a daily fine starts to build. This page sets out the published government fees for renewing an Emirates ID in Dubai, the late fine and the replacement fee, each with a link to the official page it comes from.
The figures are government fees as published by ICP (the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security), which issues the Emirates ID for Dubai residents. They are estimates of government fees only. Typing-centre and courier charges are not published officially, and our service fee is separate. For a quote for your case, contact us.
Emirates ID renewal fees (government fees)
| Item | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal fee, residents | AED 100 for each year of residence | ICP – ID card renewal |
| Smart application fee | AED 100 | ICP – ID card renewal |
| Late renewal fine | AED 20 per day, maximum AED 1,000 | ICP – ID card renewal |
| When the late fine starts | If renewed more than one month after expiry | u.ae – Emirates ID |
| Courier delivery | We confirm the current amount for your case | Not published officially |
Because the card is charged per year of residence, its validity follows the residence term. A two-year residence means a two-year card; a three-year residence means a three-year card.
Optional and conditional items
| Item | Fee | When it applies | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of a lost or damaged card | AED 300 + AED 100 smart services fee | If the card is lost or damaged | ICP – lost or damaged ID |
| Urgent replacement | + AED 150 | If you choose the urgent option for a replacement | ICP – lost or damaged ID |
| Fingerprints and signature | No separate fee listed | Everyone aged 15 or over | ICP – ID card renewal |
| Cancellation of the card | No separate fee | The card is cancelled automatically when the residence is cancelled | u.ae – Emirates ID |
Your residence renewal is a separate cost. In Dubai, the residence visa is renewed through GDRFA Dubai, and ICP's combined residence-and-ID form is not used, so the Emirates ID renewal is its own application with its own fees. For a family residence renewal, GDRFA lists AED 200 + AED 10 Knowledge Dirham + AED 10 Innovation Dirham + AED 20 delivery, plus AED 100 for each year over two years (GDRFA – family residence renewal). The same page lists an AED 500 inside-country fee without saying when it applies, so we confirm the current amount for your case. Family members aged 18 or over also need a medical fitness test, which costs AED 270 for the standard package at Dubai Health (Dubai Health – medical fitness packages).
When can you renew?
ICP accepts a renewal once the card has expired, or when less than six months remain before it expires for non-UAE nationals (ICP). In practice we start the renewal together with the residence renewal so that both cards carry the same dates.
Example estimate
A Dubai resident renews a family residence for two years and renews the Emirates ID on time:
| Step | Government fee |
|---|---|
| Emirates ID renewal, two years: 2 × AED 100 | AED 200 |
| Smart application fee | AED 100 |
| Estimated Emirates ID renewal fee | AED 300 |
For a three-year residence the same calculation gives AED 400 (3 × AED 100 + AED 100). If the renewal is made more than one month after the card expired, the fine of AED 20 a day is added, up to AED 1,000, so the most a two-year renewal can cost in government fees, including the maximum fine, is AED 1,300. This is our arithmetic from the published fees and is an estimate of government fees only. Our service fee is separate; contact us for your exact total.
Documents typically requested
These documents are typically requested; we confirm the exact list for your case.
- Passport copy
- Copy of the renewed or current residence visa
- Copy of the current Emirates ID card
- Recent passport-size photo with a white background
- Fingerprints and signature at an ICP service centre for anyone aged 15 or over, if ICP asks for them
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Emirates ID renewal fee in Dubai in 2026?
ICP lists AED 100 for each year of residence plus a AED 100 smart application fee. A two-year card costs AED 300 and a three-year card AED 400 in government fees.
What is the fine for renewing an Emirates ID late?
AED 20 for each day of delay, up to a maximum of AED 1,000. According to u.ae, the fine applies when the card is renewed more than one month after it expired.
How early can I renew my Emirates ID?
From six months before it expires, or at any time after it has expired.
How much does it cost to replace a lost or damaged Emirates ID?
ICP lists AED 300 plus a AED 100 smart services fee, and AED 150 more for the urgent option.
Do I pay to cancel my Emirates ID when I leave Dubai?
No. The card is cancelled automatically as part of the residence cancellation, with no separate fee.
Is your service fee included in these figures?
No. These are government fees only. Our service fee is separate, and we give it to you before we start.
Renew your Emirates ID without the late fine
Send your passport, visa and current Emirates ID on WhatsApp to +971 52 505 3494. We check your dates, confirm the government fees for your case and our service fee, and book the renewal before any fine starts.