Renew Residence Permits

Step 1

Registeration

Step 2

Submit an application and Paying the fees

Step 3

Confirm your biometrics in case requested

Step 4

Complete the procedures for issuing residency (Only for expat)

Step 5

Collect your new ID Emirates Post office

Service Code

377-06-003-003

Service Standards

Conditions for obtaining the service

A passport must be available to the sponsored, with a validity period of no less than (6) months.
Customers must complete the requirements for obtaining the service (such as a medical examination, availability of insurance, etc.) within the specified period in order to avoid canceling the activation of the request.
Customers must follow the instructions and requirements sent to them during the course of the transaction in order to avoid canceling the activation of the request.

The time to obtain the service

48 Hours

Associated Service Package

The residence permit renewal service is linked to the residence permit issuance service

Service Requirements and Fees

Residence permits for Support Workers

The application for this category is submitted through Tadbeer offices only

Type of permit issued	Sponsored by UAE National or GCC Citizen	Sponsored by Resident
Required Documents	A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the sponsored. Passport copy. A Medical Fit certificate approved by the concerned authorities. Emirates ID Application. Medical Insurance or Health Card.	A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the sponsored. Passport copy. A Medical Fit certificate approved by the concerned authorities. Emirates ID Application. Medical Insurance or Health Card.
Fees	Application Fees : 50 AED Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year eChannel Services Fee : 50AED Urgent Application Fee: 100 AED (only if requested)	Application Fees : 100 AED Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year eChannel Services Fee : 50AED Urgent Application Fee: 100 AED (only if requested) Domestic Help Recruitment Charge: 5,000 AED Insurance : 2,000AED

Type of permit issued	Sponsored by Partner or Investor
Required Documents	A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the sponsored. Passport copy. A Medical Fit certificate approved by the concerned authorities. Emirates ID Application. Medical Insurance or Health Card.
Fees	Application Fees : 150 AED Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year eChannel Services Fee : 50AED Urgent Application Fee: 100 AED (only if requested) Domestic Help Recruitment Charge: 5,000 AED Insurance : 2,000AED

Residence Permits for Resident Family Members

Type of permit issued	Sponsored By Residents working in the Private Sector or Free Zone	Sponsored By Residents working in Government Sector
Required Documents	A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the sponsored. Passport copy. A proper medical examination approved by the concerned authorities for those over the age of (18) years. Job contract ID Application. Health insurance or health card. Account statement for 3 months for the sponsor A copy of the sponsor’s passport with valid residence permit Authenticated rental contract or owning a home in the name of the sponsor.	A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the sponsored. Passport copy. A proper medical examination approved by the concerned authorities for those over the age of (18) years. ID Application. Salary certificate Authenticated rental contract or owning a home in the name of the sponsor. A copy of the sponsor’s passport with valid residence permit Health insurance or health card
Fees	Application Fees : 100 AED Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year eChannel Services Fee : 50AED Urgent Application Fee: 100 AED (only if requested) Empost service fee 35 AED	Application Fees : 100 AED Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year eChannel Services Fee : 50AED Urgent Application Fee: 100 AED (only if requested) Empost service fee 35 AED

Type of permit issued	Sponsored by UAE National or GCC Citizen	Sponsored by Partner of Investor
Required Documents	A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the sponsored. Passport copy. A proper medical examination approved by the concerned authorities, if they are not over the age of (18) years. ID Application. Health insurance or health card	A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the sponsored. Passport copy. A proper medical examination approved by the concerned authorities for those over the age of (18) years. ID Application. Health insurance or health card Notarized housing rental contract or owning a home in the name of the sponsor A copy of the sponsor’s passport with valid residence permit A financial guarantee of 3000 dirhams for each individual. In the event of a violation, the value of the guarantee will be withdrawn
Fees	Application Fees : 50 AED Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year eChannel Services Fee : 50AED Urgent Application Fee: 100 AED (only if requested)	Application Fees : 150 AED Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year eChannel Services Fee : 50AED Urgent Application Fee: 100 AED (only if requested)

Work Permits

Type of permit issued

Work in a Government Sector

Work in Private Sector or Free Zone

Required Documents

A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the sponsored.
Passport copy.
A proper medical examination approved by the concerned authorities.
Emirates ID Application.
Health insurance or health card.
A statement from the employer stating that the person is still employed

A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the sponsored.
Passport copy.
Labor card or (labor card receipt) for the private sector category.
A proper medical examination approved by the concerned authorities.
A statement from the free zone stating that the person is still employed.
Emirates ID Application.
Health insurance or health card.

Fees

Application Fees : 100 AED

Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year

eChannel Services Fee : 50AED

Empost service fee 35 AED

Application Fees : 100 AED

Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year

eChannel Services Fee : 50AED

Empost service fee 35 AED

Other Permits

Type of permit issued

Investor or partner residence permit

Sponsored by Universities and Colleges

Required Documents

A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the sponsored.
Passport copy.
A proper medical examination approved by the concerned authorities.
Emirates ID Application.
Health insurance or health card.

A recent colored personal photo with a white background for the sponsored.
Passport copy.
A proper medical examination approved by the concerned authorities.
Emirates ID Application.
Health insurance or health card (Abu Dhabi residency).
A letter from the university, college or institute stating the continuity of study

Fees

Application Fees : 150 AED

Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year

eChannel Services Fee : 50AED

Empost service fee 35 AED

Application Fees : 50 AED

Issuance Fees: 100 AED for each year

eChannel Services Fee : 50AED

Empost service fee 35 AED

Service Channels

Service Channel	Service channel availability	Time to complete the service after its requirements are completed
Smart Services System (Website/Mobile App)	7 / 24	48 hours
Typing Centers	As per working hours	48 Hours

IMPORTANT NOTE : Residence permits for Support Workers applications are only available through Tadbeer Centers

Service Journey

Obtaining service information	The call center, the smart application, the authority’s website, the customer happiness centers, the communication channels approved by the authority
Submit a service request	Through the website/application	Through customer happiness centers	Through the Typing Centers
Submit a service request	Access to the smart services system (digital identity or user name). Search for the service you want to apply for. Fill in the application data, where applicable Pay the service fee (if any)	Not Applicable	Visit the nearest Customer Happiness Center, Get an Queue ticket and wait. Submission of the application fulfilling all conditions and documents (if any) to the customer service employee Pay the service fee (if any)
Communication During the Process	A text message or email stating the creation/developments of the order	Not Applicable	A text message or email stating the creation/developments of the order
Getting the Service	Obtain of service outputs through the delivery company.	Not Applicable	Obtain of service outputs through the delivery company.

Inquiries and complaints

Channel	Availability
Social Media: ICA_Help & Facebook Twitter	7/24
Email: Contactus@icp.gov.ae	via website available 7/24
Website: www.icp.gov.ae	7/24
Ask Hamad/chatbot	via website available 7/24
Call Center: 6005222222	7/24

FAQ

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