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Renewal of residency permits

About this service

The service enables the renewal of a new residence permit linked to an Emirates ID card application.


Service Channels

  • ICP Smart Services Website - Websites
  • ICP Smart App - Applications

Terms and Conditions

  • A fine of AED 50 will be charged for each day of stay in the country after the visa has expired or been cancelled.
  • Passport valid for no less than 6 months
  • All residence issuance requirements must be maintained when applying for renewal.
  • A 180‑day grace period is granted after the expiry or cancellation of the residence permit for Golden, Green, and Blue Residence holders and their family members, widows or divorced women of residents, students after completing their studies, and foreign‑passport holders who are relatives of UAE citizens.
  • A 90‑day grace period is granted after the expiry or cancellation of the residence permit for skilled workers in levels 1–3 and property owners.
  • A 60‑day grace period is granted after the expiry or cancellation of the residence permit for residence permits issued with a guarantor or host.
  • A 30‑day grace period is granted after the expiry or cancellation of the residence permit for all other categories.

Service fees

  • Application Fees - 100 AED
  • Renewal fee of the residence permit per year - 100 AED
  • Smart Service Fees - 100 AED
  • Application Fees - 100 AED
  • Renewal fee of the residence permit per year - 100 AED
  • Smart Service Fees - 100 AED

List of Required Documents for Service

  • Passport
  • Personal Photo
  • Water/ Electricity Bill
  • Lease Agreement
  • Proof of kinship (attested marriage contract, children’s birth certificates).
  • Birth certificates to verify children’s ages, or documents proving disability for children with special needs regardless of age.
  • Employment certificate confirming family’s monthly income and housing.
  • Valid health insurance.
  • A copy of the personal identification card (Afghanistan / Iran / Iraq).
  • Passport
  • Personal Photo
  • Water/ Electricity Bill
  • Medical Report
  • Work certificate proving retirement and service period, or birth certificate.
  • Municipality certificate confirming property ownership.
  • Certificate from the competent authority assessing property value(s), or a mortgaged title deed showing AED 1 million paid to release the mortgage.
  • Bank certificate confirming fixed annual income, along with a bank statement for the last 6 months from the date of residence application.
  • Valid health insurance.
  • Passport
  • Personal Photo
  • Water/ Electricity Bill
  • Medical Report
  • Certificate from the competent authority confirming property registration in the real estate registry.
  • Bank certificate proving monthly income, or proof of financial solvency throughout the residence period.
  • Municipality certificate confirming completion of construction, full ownership, and suitability of the property for residence.
  • Valid health insurance.
  • Passport
  • Personal Photo
  • Medical Report
  • Attested marriage contract or marriage continuity certificate when sponsoring spouse.
  • Birth certificates when sponsoring children.
  • Proof of kinship when sponsoring parents.
  • Valid health insurance.
  • Passport
  • Personal Photo
  • Medical Report
  • Employment contract or appointment decision if the sponsoring entity is from the federal or local public sector.
  • Work permit from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation if the entity is subject to the Labor Relations Law or in the domestic workers category.
  • Employment contract/appointment decision plus proof of a Wage Protection System if the entity is exempt from the Labor Law or from MoHRE work permit requirements.
  • Valid health insurance.
  • Passport
  • Personal Photo
  • Certificate issued by the Ministry of Education or the competent educational authority in the emirate confirming approval.
  • Certificate from the university, college, or educational/research institution confirming enrollment.
  • Valid health insurance.

Service fines

  • A fine of AED 50 per day is applied for remaining inside the UAE starting from the day following the end of the grace period of the residence permit, depending on its type - 50 AED

Responsible Government Entity
Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security
Main Service
Residence permit services
Service Code
377-006-003-003
Total Transactions
3513863
Structure and Type of Service
Auxiliary / Procedural
Service Completion Duration
2 Days
Service Provision Hours
Customer Happiness Centers : As per working hours Smart Services System (Website/Mobile App) : 7/24
Access Control
This service requires you to login using UAE Pass What is UAE Pass?
FAQs
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Support
Call Center : 600522222 Customer Voice Gateway: Click Here

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Last updated on: December 11, 2024 /