Submit and print/save
Once you submit, an online payment portal opens up. After payment, your application is on its way to the ICA (Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship).
Print out the application and save a soft copy as well.
Fees
The Emirates ID fee for expats is Dh100 for every year of validity which is usually either two years or three years (free zones). In a typing office, you also have to pay Dh70 over and above this as service charge.
While doing the renewal online, you have to pay visa fees (Dh200 for two years and Dh300 for three) plus an additional Dh40 for the online service - so either Dh240 or Dh340 is payable as applicable.
Medical
For expats, the next step is to visit a Preventive Medical Centre approved for Emirates ID medical tests. Remember to carry your passport and copies, current Emirates ID and copies and the renewal application form (printed earlier).
You can get a form to get this done at a typing centre, where you get to choose a medical centre nearest to you and the speed of service (regular or urgent). Regular will cost you Dh270 plus Dh50 as typing fees.
Your medical report should ideally come through within a week as an email attachment from the centre.
EIDA procedure
After getting your medical report, submit your application form, passport copy, Emirates ID copy, insurance card copy, medical report and two passport photos to your HR team or PRO. The EIDA procedure requires detailed sponsor information as well, so this is best done through the company than by the employee.
In case, you are asked to do this on your own, call 600530003 before heading out. Collect all required sponsor documents or data beforehand and submit those along with your documents at an EIDA office close to you.
Collection
Once approved and submitted, your Emirates ID will become available for collection at a post office of your choice or your company's post box (if that's what you mentioned in the application). You will notified by SMS when the card is ready for collection.
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