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Report the loss to ICP within seven days. That deadline is the only hard rule on this page and it is the one most articles bury. Everything after it – the replacement application, the biometrics, the delivery – runs on ICP’s normal service timetable.
This page sets out the order of operations and what ICP publishes, including the replacement fee. Checked 6 August 2026; the fee, biometrics and timing were re-checked on 3 October 2026.
| Rule | What the government states |
|---|---|
| Report a lost card | within 7 days of the loss |
| Report a change of personal details | within one month of the change |
| Late renewal fine | AED 20 per day, capped at AED 1,000, from one month after expiry |
| Replacement card validity | the same period as the original card – a replacement does not restart the clock |
| Urgent issuance | within 24 hours for UAE nationals, GCC nationals and certain expatriate cases |
Sources: u.ae, Emirates ID and ICP interactive services, both checked 6 August 2026.
The validity rule is the one that surprises people. A card replaced three months before its expiry is valid for those three months, not for a fresh term. Budget for the renewal separately.
Where to apply
| Channel | Type |
|---|---|
| ICP Smart Services Platform | online |
| UAEICP smart app | online |
| Customer happiness centres | in person |
Source: ICP, checked 6 August 2026. Authorised typing centres are widely named elsewhere as a fourth route; that is not stated on the ICP pages checked, so it is not claimed here.
The fee ICP publishes
ICP publishes the fee: AED 300 for a replacement card plus AED 100 smart service fee. Urgent processing at an ICP centre adds AED 150. The replacement keeps the original expiry date. Source: ICP, replacement of a lost or damaged ID card, checked 3 October 2026.
Confirm the total for your own case at the point of payment, in the ICP smart app checkout.
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Official replacement fee | AED 300 plus AED 100 smart service fee; AED 150 more for urgent processing at an ICP centre (checked 3 October 2026) |
| Where to confirm it | the ICP smart app checkout |
| Late renewal fine, also published | AED 20 per day, maximum AED 1,000 |
Order of operations
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Report the loss | To ICP, within 7 days. This is the deadline; everything else is sequencing. |
| 2. Apply for the replacement | Through one of the channels above. |
| 3. Biometrics | Anyone aged 15 or over must complete fingerprints and signature at an ICP service centre. |
| 4. Collect or receive the card | The replacement carries the original expiry date. |
ICP requires fingerprinting and signature for a replacement card from age 15; see how the biometrics step works.
What ICP publishes, and what it does not
| Question | Status |
|---|---|
| The replacement fee | published: AED 300 plus AED 100 smart service fee (see above) |
| A processing time in days | ICP states a service completion duration of 5 days; urgent issuance within 24 hours |
| Whether a police report is required | not on the ICP or u.ae pages checked, so not answered here |
How many consultants handle this
From the Emirae directory, measured 6 August 2026.
| Measure | Count |
|---|---|
| Active consultants in the directory | 69 |
| Declare Emirates ID and residency processing | 3 |
| Declare PRO services generally | 28 |
| Declare visa and residency | 38 |
Three is a small bench, and this page says so. A lost Emirates ID is usually a task a person completes themselves through ICP. Consultants matter when it is tangled up with a visa and residency status problem, which is what the 38 above cover.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to report a lost Emirates ID?
Seven days from the date of loss, to ICP (u.ae, checked 6 August 2026).
How much does a replacement Emirates ID cost?
ICP publishes AED 300 for a replacement card plus AED 100 smart service fee; urgent processing at an ICP centre adds AED 150 (checked 3 October 2026). Confirm the total in the ICP smart app at the point of payment.
Will the replacement card have a new expiry date?
No. The replacement is issued for the same validity period as the original card.
Where do I apply for a replacement?
Through the ICP Smart Services Platform, the UAEICP smart app, or a customer happiness centre.
Is there a fine for losing the card?
ICP publishes a late renewal fine of AED 20 per day up to AED 1,000. A separate fine for loss is not published on the pages checked.
Can I get a replacement in 24 hours?
Urgent issuance within 24 hours exists for UAE nationals, GCC nationals and certain expatriate cases.
Do I need to report the loss to the police?
Not stated on the ICP or u.ae pages checked, so this page does not answer it either way.
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