Emirates ID Services in Sharjah — New, Renewal & Replacement

Al Qalam Typing Centre in Sharjah types and submits Emirates ID applications to the ICP — new cards, renewals, replacements for lost or damaged cards, and data updates. Bring your passport and residency details; we prepare the application, check it for errors that cause rejections, and submit it to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP). Final approval and card issuance rest with ICP.

Emirates ID services we handle

New Emirates ID application — first-time cards for residents (issued with your residence visa), UAE citizens and GCC nationals.
Emirates ID renewal — renew within 30 days of expiry to avoid late fines.
Replacement of lost or damaged cards — report and reissue.
Personal data updates — passport number, name corrections and other ICP data amendments.

Official ICP fees (indicative)

Fees below are set by ICP and are subject to change — the final amount is confirmed at submission. Typing centre service charges apply in addition.

Item	Official fee
Residents — card fee	AED 100 per year of residency validity
UAE citizens — 5-year card	AED 100
UAE citizens — 10-year card	AED 200
GCC nationals — 5-year card	AED 100
Urgent (Fawri) service, where eligible	AED 150
Late renewal fine	AED 20 per day, capped at AED 1,000

Source: ICP service card and u.ae. The late fine applies from one month after card expiry.

Documents required

Original passport (valid for at least 3 months)
Residence visa details (for residents) or GCC ID (for GCC nationals)
Recent personal photograph (white background — we can take it at our centre)
For replacements: the damaged card, or the lost-card details

How it works

Visit our Sharjah centre or send your documents on WhatsApp.
We type, verify and submit your ICP application — most applications are typed in under 15 minutes.
If you are 15 or older and biometrics are required, ICP will direct you to a fingerprinting centre — we tell you exactly where to go.
ICP processes the card (standard processing is about 5 working days) and Emirates Post delivers it to your chosen post office.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Emirates ID renewal take?

ICP’s standard processing time is about 5 working days after submission and biometrics (if required). Urgent (Fawri) issuance is available for eligible categories at ICP Customer Happiness Centres.

What happens if my Emirates ID expired months ago?

A late fine of AED 20 per day starts one month after expiry, capped at AED 1,000. If your residency also expired, you may need visa renewal first — see our residence visa renewal in Sharjah guide, or ask us to check your file.

Can I renew my Emirates ID before it expires?

Renewal applications are accepted when the card is within its renewal window or expired; for residents the new card follows your residency validity. We check your specific case before typing.

I lost my Emirates ID — what do I do?

Report the lost card and apply for a replacement. ICP’s replacement fee is separate from renewal fees, and the reissued card keeps your existing validity. Bring your passport; we handle the application the same day.

Do you handle Emirates ID for family members?

Yes — new IDs for spouses and children are typed together with family visa applications, and we track each application until the card is delivered.

Visit us — open 7 days a week

Al Qalam Typing Centre, 29 St, Industrial Area 3, Sharjah — open 9 AM to 11 PM, seven days a week. Call +971 6 520 0939 or WhatsApp +971 58 678 1971 for a same-day appointment.