How to renew UAE Residency Permit online

In an official tweet on December 17, 2020, the UAE has announced the “Steps of renewing residency permits”. The announcement was made by the UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship [ICAUAE].

The renewal of a UAE Residency Permit can be applied for online, without the requirement of having to step out for the same.

The ICA of the UAE manages visa-related issues in the emirates of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Umm Al Quwain.

As per the announcement – made on the official social media channels – the ICA has laid down the step-wise process to be followed for the renewal application. To be completed either through the website or the smartphone application.

Step-wise process for online renewal of UAE Residency Permits [to be done through either the official website of the ICA, or the smartphone application]

STEP 1: Register and create an account. Log in to Smart services in case of prior registration.

STEP 2: Select the Residence Permit Renewal Service.

STEP 3: Submission of the application. Review and update the data retrieved. Pay the fees.

STEP 4: Submit an application for the renewal of the ID card.

STEP 5: Hand over the passport to the approved delivery company.

STEP 6: The passport to be labelled with the Residency Permit sticker. Delivery of the passport through the approved delivery company.

The ICA has also issued certain guidelines to be followed for those applying online for a renewal of their UAE Residency Permit.

Guidelines by the ICA

Ensure that information provided is valid and accurate*. Enter the correct ID number and expiry date [when applying for replacement or renewal] All data – contact number, email address, and delivery method – should be entered correctly in the digital application form The data entered by the individual is subject to review and validation by the ICA. As per the ICA, “Providing valid and accurate data ensures swift processing of your application within set timeframe".

As per the ICA online service portal, the renewal of the UAE Residency Permit online will be done within 48 hours.

The documentation required will vary, depending upon the visa category as well as the sponsor [company or family].

Earlier, on November 15, 2020, the UAE has extended the eligibility for the UAE Golden Visa to include many other professions.

In September 2020, Dubai announced the lansarea programului „Retire in Dubai”., o viză de lungă durată de 5 ani pentru rezidenții pensionari peste 55 de ani, reînnoită pe baza menținerii de către solicitant a statutului de eligibilitate.

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