Residence Visa Renewal in UAE – Legal, Timely, and Fully Supported

To begin the UAE visa renewal process, residents need to visit an authorised AMER Centre or a GDRFA-approved digital channel. Applicants must prepare the required documents, including a passport copy, an Emirates ID, a photograph, and a medical fitness certificate (if aged 18+). Once documentation is verified, applicants complete the mandatory medical test through DHA-approved centres. EGSH, as a licensed AMER Centre, processes applications within 48 hours in full compliance with the GDRFA visa renewal rules.

For residence visa renewal in Dubai and the UAE, applicants must submit a passport copy (valid for at least 6 months), a current Emirates ID copy, a recent passport-sized photograph with a white background according to GDRFA specifications, a medical fitness certificate for applicants aged 18 or above, and a copy of the existing residence visa. Additional documents may be requested depending on your specific visa category (employee, investor, or family sponsor). EGSH provides complete assistance in reviewing and ensuring the accuracy of all submitted documents.

The standard residence visa grace period in the UAE is 30 days from the expiry or cancellation date. For family dependents (spouse, children) sponsored by foreign residents, this period is extended to 60 days. Holders of Golden Visas, Green Visas, and specific categories such as investors, retirees, skilled professionals, and widows or divorcees have an extended grace period of 180 days. Staying beyond these grace periods results in fines of AED 50 per day. EGSH assists with renewing your visa within the applicable grace period, ensuring that you maintain legal status.

A medical test is mandatory for all visa renewal applicants aged 18 years and above in the UAE. The test includes screening for communicable diseases, such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB). It must be completed at an authorised DHA medical centre before your visa renewal application is submitted. EGSH offers medical test booking and assistance at authorised DHA clinics.

The official government fees for the residence visa renewal in the UAE include a residence permit fee of AED 200, Knowledge Dirham (AED 10), Innovation Dirham (AED 10), and a processing fee of AED 500 if applying from inside the country. Additional charges may apply for mandatory medical tests and Emirates ID renewal. Before submitting your application, EGSH provides a detailed breakdown of all applicable fees, ensuring complete transparency.

According to the official GDRFA guidelines, the standard processing time for a residence visa renewal in Dubai is 48 hours after submission of complete and correct documentation. Delays may occur if documentation is incomplete or requires additional verification. EGSH ensures timely submission and follows up directly with GDRFA to facilitate prompt processing.

The standard renewal period begins 30 days before the visa expiry date. However, early visa renewal — up to 6 months in advance — is possible in the UAE in some instances, subject to prior approval from the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP). EGSH verifies eligibility for early submission and ensures the application is filed within the legally permitted timeframe to avoid delays or penalties.