AE · Expiry & renewal tracking
Never miss an Emirates ID renewal
An Emirates ID issued by ICP is valid for 5 or 10 years for UAE nationals, 5 years for GCC citizens and follows the residence visa for residents. Residents and GCC nationals can renew in the final six months or after expiry; there is a 30-day grace period, after which ICP charges a daily late fine.
The Emirates ID is issued by ICP, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security. According to ICP, GCC nationals and residents can renew in the final six months of validity or after expiry, and UAE nationals in the final year.
After the card expires there is a 30-day grace period; after that ICP charges AED 20 per day of delay, up to AED 1,000. To renew, the passport must be valid for at least 3 months.
At a glance
| Card validity | UAE nationals: 5 years (under 21) or 10 years (21+); GCC citizens: 5 years; residents: follows the residence visa |
|---|---|
| Renewal window | Residents and GCC nationals: last 6 months · UAE nationals: last year |
| Grace period | 30 days after expiry |
| Late fine (ICP) | AED 20 per day after the grace period, up to AED 1,000 |
| Passport | Must be valid for at least 3 months to renew |
Who is responsible?
The cardholder. For residents the card is usually renewed together with the residence permit; employers often handle this for their staff.
Tracking it with ExpirySuite
- Add each employee or family member and record their Emirates ID expiry date.
- Reminders arrive 60, 30, 14, 7 and 1 day before expiry, well inside the six-month renewal window.
- Assign a responsible person (for example HR) so the right person gets the reminder.
- Ask an employee to upload the renewed card through a secure link; they don't need an account.
Frequently asked questions
- When can a resident renew the Emirates ID?
- In the final six months of validity or after expiry (ICP).
- Is there a grace period?
- Yes, 30 days from the expiry date (ICP).
- What is the late fine?
- AED 20 per day after the grace period, up to AED 1,000 (ICP). Check ICP for current fees.
Sources
- ICP: Identity Card Renewal service page
- ICP: frequently asked questions (renewal window, grace period, fine)
Last checked: Sep 28, 2026 · This page summarises official sources for general information and is not legal advice. Check the linked sources for current rules and fees.
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