Between Emirates ID renewals, residence visa tracking, RTA vehicle registration, health insurance (DHA), and MOHRE labour card management, UAE residents face constant administrative complexity. Missing a visa or ID renewal can result in fines and deportation.
UAE Government Services
Track Emirates ID, ICP visa, RTA, DHA, MOHRE, DEWA, and Ejari requirements
Expat & Visa Tracking
Residence visa, employment contract, dependent visas — never miss a renewal window
Emirate-Specific Guidance
Dubai (ICP/GDRFA), Abu Dhabi (TAMM), Sharjah, and other emirates' specific requirements
Renewal Reminders
Emirates ID, visa, vehicle, licence, insurance, Ejari — automatic alerts before expiry
Stay on top of these critical UAE household requirements.
Apply/renew via ICP app. Residents: 2-year validity. Fines for expiry: AED 20/day. Link with all services.
Renew before expiry (typically 2-3 years). 30-day grace period after expiry (no new sponsor). Track via ICP app.
Vehicle registration renewal (annual), RTA Salik account, vehicle test (old vehicles), driving licence renewal (10 yrs)
DHA mandatory health insurance. Check essential benefits package. Renew annually. Daman, Oman Insurance, etc.
Labour card, employment contract, MOL permit. Track via MOHRE app. Free zone vs mainland rules differ.
Ejari registration (annual renewal), DEWA connection, rental renewal (RERA index), chiller cooling, property insurance
Navigate the UAE's government systems:
Emirates ID, residence visa, entry permits. Apply/renew via ICP app or typing centres. Emirates ID: AED 100 (2-year resident).
Learn more →Vehicle registration renewal annually (AED 350-400), Salik toll, vehicle test (vehicles 3+ yrs), driver licence renewal (AED 300, 10 years).
Learn more →Mandatory health insurance for all Dubai residents. Employer must provide. Essential Benefits Package for low-income. Renew annually.
Learn more →Ministry of Human Resources. Labour card, employment contract, work permit. Check salary via WPS. Free zone employees exempt.
Learn more →DEWA: electricity and water. Ejari: rental contract registration (RERA). Both required for visa processing. Renew Ejari annually.
Learn more →Everything you need to know about UAE life administration
Emirates ID for UAE residents is valid for 2 years (or linked to visa duration). Renew before expiry. Late renewal fines: AED 20 per day (max AED 1,000). Apply via ICP app, typing centres, or ICP customer happiness centres.
There is a 30-day grace period after visa expiry to renew or leave the country. Fines of AED 25/day apply after the grace period. Overstaying can result in exit bans and difficulty re-entering. Track your visa expiry date carefully — renew 1-2 months before.
RTA vehicle registration renews annually. Vehicles 3+ years need a vehicle test (AED 150). Renew via RTA app, website, or testing centres. Cost: AED 350-400. Ensure insurance is valid (minimum 13 months). Late renewal: AED 10/month fine.
Yes. DHA requires all Dubai residents to have health insurance. Employers must provide coverage for employees. Dependents must be covered by the sponsor. The Essential Benefits Package (EBP) provides basic coverage. Non-compliance results in visa processing delays and fines.
Ejari is Dubai's rental contract registration system managed by RERA. It's mandatory for all rental properties and required for visa processing, DEWA connection, and dispute resolution. Renew Ejari annually with your tenancy contract. Cost: AED 220 per registration.