One-step renewal: UAE combines passport, Emirates ID updates in new service

The UAE has introduced a unified passport and Emirates ID renewal system under the Zero Bureaucracy Programme, making government services faster and simpler.

Key Changes:

• One-Step Renewal: UAE citizens can now apply and pay fees in a single step via ICP smart services.
• Simplified Application: The form is shorter, with non-essential fields removed and auto-filled data from government databases.
• Automatic Validity: Cards are valid for 5 years for citizens under 21 and 10 years for those 21 and above.
• Online Renewal for Emiratis Abroad: Emiratis living abroad can renew their Emirates ID online without visiting the UAE.

Renewal Process:

• Visit the ICP website or app
• Fill out the simplified form
• Pay fees online
• Provide biometrics if prompted
• Track application status online

Fees:

• 1-year renewal: AED 190
• 2-year renewal: AED 390
• 3-year renewal: AED 490
• 10-year renewal: AED 1,250 (Golden Visa holders: AED 1,075)

Required Documents:

• Passport
• Valid residency visa
• Old Emirates ID card
• Recent photograph (meeting ICP standards)