How much does Golden Visa renewal cost in 2026?

Expect AED 4,000-4,500 total including AED 2,900 ICP fee, medical test, and 10-year Emirates ID.

Where do I take the medical test for renewal?

Dubai: Al Baraha or Al Muteena. Abu Dhabi: SEHA centres. Book within 60 days of expiry.

What happens if my Emirates ID expires first?

AED 50 fine per day after the grace period. Renew ID before or at the same time as the visa.

Can I renew online without visiting a centre?

Yes, submit via ICP.gov.ae if your biometrics are current; otherwise visit an Amer or ICP centre.

Golden Visa Renewal 2026: Documents and ICP Fees

Golden Visa Renewal 2026: Who Needs to Renew

Most 10-year Golden Visas issued in 2019-2021 reach expiry in 2026. Renewal keeps your residency valid without resetting the 10-year period. The process is handled by ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security) and follows the same eligibility rules as the original application.

Step-by-Step Renewal Checklist

Follow these steps in order to avoid delays.

Confirm eligibility: hold a valid Golden Visa category (property AED 2 million, investment AED 2 million, talent, or executive).
Book a medical fitness test at an approved centre in your emirate. Dubai residents use Al Baraha or Al Muteena centres; Abu Dhabi uses SEHA centres.
Complete Emirates ID biometrics at an ICP service centre within 30 days of medical test results.
Pay the renewal fee through ICP.gov.ae or the ICP app.
Collect the new Emirates ID and stamped visa within 10 working days.

ICP Fees for 2026 Renewal

Item	Amount (AED)
Golden Visa renewal application	2,900
Medical fitness test	500-750
Emirates ID (10 years)	1,200
Visa stamping	300
ICP service fee	100

Total typical cost lands between AED 4,000 and 4,500 depending on the medical centre chosen. Fees are current as of January 2026.

Medical Test and Emirates ID Deadlines

Book the medical test no later than 60 days before your current visa expiry. Results remain valid for 60 days. Emirates ID renewal must be completed before the existing card expires; late renewal incurs a AED 50 daily fine after the grace period.

Documents Required

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
Current Golden Visa copy
Emirates ID
Passport-size photo (white background, 4.5 x 3.5 cm)
Proof of continued eligibility (property title deed, investment certificate, or employment contract)
Medical fitness certificate

Where to Apply

Submit online via ICP.gov.ae or visit an Amer or ICP centre. Dubai applicants use Amer centres in Deira or JLT; Abu Dhabi uses ICP centres in Abu Dhabi Mall or Khalidiya. Processing time averages 5-7 working days when all documents are complete.

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