The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP), which oversees matters pertaining to visas in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, and Fujairah, on 28 November, 2022, made an announcement that a single application can be submitted by a resident for the renewal of his/her Emirates Id and Visa. The Application can be submitted either through ICP's official website, "www.icp.gov.ae" or the official Mobile Application 'UAE ICP', which is available on App Store and Google Play Store.

Instead of waiting for two weeks, applications received through the Mobile Application will be renewed within a period of one to three working days. Applicants can also check the status of their visas and clarify their concerns via the chat feature linked to a customer service representative.

According to the ICP, the first step is to register yourself as a user and create an account by logging in using your UAE PASS or in case of prior registration, by logging in to smart services. Secondly, select the service titled ‘Residence Permit and Emirates ID Renewal,’ review the data and pay the charges and submit the application. The applicants will receive a confirmation via SMS regarding the success of the operation and will receive the Emirates ID through the certified delivery company within a few days.

In its social media post, ICP stated that the data entered will be reviewed and validated by ICP. So in order to avoid delay in the process, Applicants are advised to check the accuracy of the information they enter into the digital application form before it is submitted.

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