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Emirates ID Typing Center Abu Dhabi: Fast Help

Emirates ID · Federal Service

Looking for an Emirates ID typing center for Abu Dhabi? The Emirates ID is a federal document issued by the ICP, so the application and typing are identical across every emirate, including Abu Dhabi. A typing centre completes your ICP form, checks your documents, and submits your application electronically, after which you give biometrics at your nearest ICP centre. Sahara Visa Medical Centre is an accredited typing centre based in Sahara Centre, Sharjah, and we process Emirates ID applications for residents across the UAE. Because typing is submitted online to the federal ICP system, Abu Dhabi residents can send their documents, have the application typed and submitted remotely, then complete biometrics locally. We also handle your visa medical test and visa typing. For fast, accurate Emirates ID typing wherever you live in the UAE, Sahara Visa Medical Centre can help.

The Concept

Is the Emirates ID the Same in Abu Dhabi?

Yes. The Emirates ID is a national card issued by one federal authority, the ICP, so it works the same way in Abu Dhabi as in every other emirate. There is no separate “Abu Dhabi Emirates ID”; the card, the fees, and the process are set at the national level.

This matters for typing, because the application is submitted into a single federal system:

One authority: The ICP issues every Emirates ID across the UAE.

Same fees: Government charges are identical in all seven emirates.

Same process: Typing, biometrics, and card delivery follow one national path.

Because the card is federal, where you type your application matters less than getting it done correctly.

The Workflow

How Does Emirates ID Typing Work for Abu Dhabi Residents?

For an Abu Dhabi resident, Emirates ID typing follows a simple path that mixes online submission with a local biometrics visit. The typing and submission happen electronically, so only the biometrics step needs to be done in person near you.

Send documents: Share your passport, visa, and photo with us.

Typing: We complete your ICP application accurately.

Submission: We submit the application online to the federal ICP system.

Biometrics: You visit your nearest ICP centre in Abu Dhabi for fingerprints and a photo.

Delivery: Your card is printed and delivered in 5 to 10 working days.

Children under 15 are exempt from fingerprinting. This online-plus-local model lets Abu Dhabi residents complete typing without travelling to Sharjah.

Transparency

Where Is Our Typing Centre Located?

We believe in being clear about location, because you deserve to know exactly who you are dealing with. Our physical centre is inside Sahara Centre on Al Nahda Street in Sharjah, minutes from the Dubai border. We are not a walk-in branch inside Abu Dhabi.

What we do offer Abu Dhabi residents is remote Emirates ID typing: you send your documents, we type and submit your application online, and you complete biometrics at your local ICP centre. For anyone in Sharjah or Dubai, our centre is an easy in-person visit. Honesty about our location means you always know what to expect from our service.

Pricing

How Much Does Emirates ID Typing Cost?

Emirates ID cost is set nationally and tied to your visa length, so the figures are the same whether you are in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, or Dubai. The ICP charges a card fee of AED 100 for each year of your visa validity.

Visa validity Government card fee
1 year AED 100
2 years AED 200
3 years AED 300
10-year Golden Visa AED 1,000

On top of the card fee, a typing service charge applies, usually around AED 30 to AED 70, which covers the form, photo, checks, and submission. If you need the card urgently, express (Fawri) processing adds around AED 150 for 24-hour handling. We confirm your exact fees before you pay and give an itemised receipt. Clear, national pricing means no surprises no matter where you live.

Online Service

Can You Do Emirates ID Typing Online?

Yes, and this is exactly why an Abu Dhabi resident can use a Sharjah-based typing centre. Emirates ID applications are submitted into the ICP’s online system, so the typing does not have to happen in the same emirate as you.

You have two online routes:

Self-service: Apply through the ICP app for a AED 100 service fee.

Assisted typing: Send us your documents and we type and submit for you.

Assisted typing helps when your documents are complex or you simply want it handled correctly the first time. Online submission is what makes remote Emirates ID typing possible across the UAE.

Requirements

What Documents Do You Need for Emirates ID Typing?

Having the right papers ready keeps your typing fast, because a missing document stalls the application. The list is short and the same nationwide. You will usually need your original passport with valid residency, your stamped visa or eVisa, and a recent passport-size photo with a white background. For a renewal or replacement, add your old Emirates ID. We confirm your full documents required before we submit, so nothing is missed. A complete document set is the quickest route to a clean application.

Services

Which Emirates ID Services Do You Handle?

As a full typing center for Emirates ID needs, we handle every application type, not just new cards. Our service covers:

New applications: For first-time residents after visa stamping.

Renewals: Your card renews alongside your visa.

Replacements: For lost, stolen, or damaged cards.

Data updates: Changes to your name, mobile number, or details.

Whatever your Emirates ID need, we can type and submit it correctly for you.

Clients

Who Uses Our Emirates ID Typing?

Our typing service fits individuals and companies across the UAE, including those managing staff in more than one emirate. Each group uses us for a slightly different reason:

New residents

Applying for a first card after visa stamping.

Families

Processing several members’ cards together.

PROs and HR teams

Handling many staff applications remotely.

Busy professionals

Preferring online typing over queuing in person.

Whether you are one person or a company with staff across emirates, our service fits your need.

Trust

Why Choose Sahara for Emirates ID Typing?

Choosing a typing centre comes down to accuracy and trust, because a typing error means a rejected or delayed card. Sahara Visa Medical Centre is accredited by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) and the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA), and we follow Emirates Health Services standards. We are operated by Emitac Healthcare Solutions, part of groups with more than 45 years of experience in UAE healthcare. Our accredited status and long experience mean your application is typed correctly and submitted right the first time, whether you visit our Sharjah centre or use our online service from Abu Dhabi. If you are also due a medical, our under-30-minute test and fast-track service keep everything moving. Accurate work from a trusted, accredited centre protects you from costly delays.

Next Steps

How Do You Get Your Emirates ID Typed?

Getting started is simple. Message us on WhatsApp or call to send your documents for online typing, or visit us in person at Sahara Centre, Sharjah, if you are nearby. Our team completes and submits your application, then guides you on your biometrics step. You can also arrange your change of status or Golden Visa typing at the same time and find us easily as a visa medical centre near you.

Because we submit your application online to the federal ICP system, distance is no barrier to fast, accurate typing. Contacting us early keeps your Emirates ID on schedule.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you do Emirates ID typing for Abu Dhabi from Sharjah?
Yes. The Emirates ID is a federal document, so we type and submit your application online to the ICP. You then complete biometrics at your nearest ICP centre in Abu Dhabi.
Is Sahara Visa Medical Centre located in Abu Dhabi?
No. Our physical centre is in Sahara Centre, Sharjah. For Abu Dhabi residents, we offer remote Emirates ID typing online, with biometrics done at your local ICP centre.
How much does Emirates ID typing cost?
The government card fee is AED 100 per year of visa validity. A typing service charge of about AED 30 to 70 applies, plus AED 150 for urgent express service.
What documents are needed for Emirates ID typing?
You need your original passport with valid residency, your visa or eVisa, and a recent passport-size photo. For renewals or replacements, include your old Emirates ID.
How long does the Emirates ID take?
After typing and biometrics, the ICP usually approves within 24 to 48 hours, and the card is delivered in 5 to 10 working days. A digital ID is available in the app sooner.

Don’t Wait

Ready for Emirates ID typing wherever you are in the UAE? Contact Sahara Visa Medical Centre now — call +971 56 402 8010, message us on WhatsApp to send your documents for online typing, or visit Sahara Centre, Al Nahda, Sharjah, in person.

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