Residence visa and Emirates ID renewal
We renew the residence visa and Emirates ID together and tell you what has changed in the conditions since your last visa.
Countdown to expiry
A working schedule: start early, and no date comes as a surprise.
- 160 days before
Check passport validity and the grounds for the visa.
- 245 days before
Replace anything out of date: deed, Ejari, insurance.
- 330 days before
Medical test and filing.
- 414 days before
Emirates ID and a check of the final documents.
When you need it
- Your visa expires within the next few months
- You are outside the UAE and the deadline is close
- Your property or sponsor has changed since the last visa
What we do
- Check that the grounds for the visa still apply
- Book the medical test
- File the renewal
- Renew Emirates ID
If you are late
| What happens | What it means |
|---|---|
| Overstay fine | AED 50 for each day, plus service charges when paying |
| Grace period | Reported differently by visa type, so do not plan around it |
| Six months outside the UAE | An ordinary residence visa can lapse; Golden Visa holders are not subject to this limit |
We check your exact status with ICP or GDRFA Dubai.
Documents
- Passport
- Current visa and Emirates ID
- Title deed or other grounds for the visa
- Medical test: booked by us
Questions
When should I start?
Message us a couple of months before expiry. This leaves time for the medical test and for any document that needs replacing.
