Emirates ID late fine calculator
Put in the expiry date on the card. It works out the 30-day grace period, the days being charged at AED 20, and where the AED 1,000 ceiling stops it — for one person or a whole team. Free, nothing to sign up for.
Choose a date above and the figures appear here.
Indicative only, checked 28 Sep 2026 — not legal advice. The amount owed is confirmed by ICP, not by this page. How Emirates ID renewal works →
An Emirates ID that lapsed usually means a visa that lapsed.
The card is issued with the residence visa and its validity follows it, so a card that has quietly expired is worth checking against the visa behind it — where the fine is AED 50 a day and has no ceiling at all. Madriat keeps both dates, for everybody, and emails the person responsible before either one arrives.
Questions
How much is the Emirates ID late fine?
AED 20 for each day of delay, up to a maximum of AED 1,000. ICP states the same figures on its service card, in its FAQ and on the Government portal.
When does the fine start?
Not on the expiry date. ICP grants a grace period of 30 days from expiry to complete the renewal, and the fine starts the day after that ends.
Does it keep growing forever?
No. It stops at AED 1,000, which is reached after 50 chargeable days — about 80 days past the expiry date. After that the amount owed does not rise, but the card is still expired and still has to be renewed.
Can the fine be waived?
ICP runs a request for exemption from delay fees, decided against approved exemption criteria. It is worth knowing about once a problem has happened; it is not something to plan around.
What else does renewing cost?
For a resident, AED 100 for each year of residence plus an AED 100 smart application fee. Urgent service at an ICP centre is AED 150. ICP states five days to complete, and the passport must have at least three months of validity.
How do I stop this happening again?
The card is renewed with the residence visa, so it is easy to close the visa and let the card drift. Track it as its own date. Madriat emails whoever is responsible before it expires.