Emirates ID

Your UAE identity, sorted.

Registration, medical fitness and biometrics for your Emirates ID — coordinated with your residency so nothing waits on nothing.

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What you get

Your official UAE ID

Needed for almost everything.

Medical & biometrics

Booked and coordinated.

For the whole family

Each dependant included.

Renewals tracked

Saved with reminders.

Who needs it

Everyone with UAE residency

The Emirates ID is your core UAE identity document — required for banking, tenancy, telecoms, healthcare and government services. We handle it end to end.

New residents

First Emirates ID alongside your residence visa.

Family members

IDs for spouse, children and parents.

Renewals

Renew before expiry to avoid fines.

Replacements

Lost, damaged or details changed.

Golden Visa holders

ID aligned to your long-term residency.

Status changes

New ID after a visa or status change.

What OREL handles

The ID, handled end to end

One advisor coordinates the application, medical and biometrics so the Emirates ID lands in step with your visa.

Application & typing

The ID application prepared and submitted.

Medical fitness

Test booked and coordinated.

Biometrics appointment

Fingerprints and photo scheduled.

Status tracking

We track it to issuance.

Family coordination

Each dependant handled together.

Renewal reminders

Saved to your Compass.

The process

Six steps, clearly sequenced

Application

We prepare and submit your Emirates ID application.

Medical fitness

Medical test booked (required for residency).

Depends on: entry / status

Biometrics

Fingerprints and photo captured at the centre.

Processing

We track the application through to approval.

ID issued

Emirates ID issued and collected or delivered.

Saved & reminders

Expiry saved to your Compass with alerts.

Documents you'll typically need

Passport & residence visa / entry permit
Passport-style photo
Existing Emirates ID (for renewal)
Proof of status change, if applicable
Family documents for dependants

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Timing & fees

Typical timelineFaster when medical is booked early

5–10 working days

OREL professional feeApplication, medical & biometrics coordination

from AED 1,500

Government & medical feesSet by authorities, billed at cost

Billed at cost

Our professional fee is quoted "from" because the route and your readiness affect the final total; government and third-party fees are billed at cost. We confirm an exact, itemised quote before any engagement.

Questions, answered

Emirates ID FAQ

What is the Emirates ID for?

It's your official UAE identity card, required for banking, tenancy contracts, telecoms, healthcare, and most government and many private services. Residents must hold and carry it.

Do I need a medical test?

Yes — a medical fitness test is part of getting residency and the Emirates ID for most applicants. We book and coordinate it for you.

How long does it take?

Once medical and biometrics are done, issuance usually follows within a period set by the authorities. Booking early is the main way to keep it fast.

Can you do my family’s IDs together?

Yes — we coordinate Emirates IDs for your spouse, children and parents alongside their visas so the family is done together.

What if mine is expiring?

Renew before it lapses to avoid fines. We track your expiry in your Compass and remind you in advance.

I lost my Emirates ID — what now?

A replacement can be arranged; there's a reporting and reissue process. We handle it so you're covered again quickly.

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Sort your Emirates ID

Tell us your status and we'll handle the application, medical and biometrics — coordinated with your visa and your family.

Daniel Karimov, residency specialist

Your contact from application to a card in hand.