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

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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)

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