Sharjah
Sahara Centre Basement Floor - Bank Entrance - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates
Emirates ID · Sharjah Typing Centre
Looking for an Emirates ID typing center in Sharjah? Sahara Visa Medical Centre is an accredited typing centre inside Sahara Centre on Al Nahda Street, Sharjah, minutes from the Dubai border. We complete your Emirates ID application, check your documents, add your photo, and submit it to the ICP for you, all in one visit. Because we are also a medical fitness centre, you can do your visa medical test and visa typing at the same time, with testing done in under 30 minutes. The government card fee is AED 100 per year of visa validity, plus a small typing service charge. Accredited by MoHAP and ICA, we keep your application fast and correct. For a trusted, one-stop Emirates ID typing center in Sharjah, visit Sahara Visa Medical Centre.
Location
We are easy to find inside one of Sharjah’s best-known landmarks. Our centre sits in Sahara Centre on Al Nahda Street, at the Bank Entrance on the Spinneys level, close to the Dubai border. That location makes us convenient for residents of both Sharjah and Dubai.
Our opening hours are built around the working week:
Being inside Sahara Centre with long hours means you can visit around work or errands.
Definition
Emirates ID typing is the step that turns your details into an official ICP application. A trained typist enters your information exactly as it appears on your passport, adds your photo, and submits the form to the ICP. One wrong letter or date can delay your card, which is why accurate typing matters.
The Emirates ID is issued by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), and every resident must hold one. You must apply within 30 days of your visa being stamped. Correct typing is the foundation of a smooth, delay-free application.
Pricing
Emirates ID cost is set nationally and tied to your visa length, so it is the same in Sharjah as anywhere in the UAE. The ICP charges a card fee of AED 100 for each year your visa is valid.
| 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 about AED 150 for 24-hour handling. We confirm your exact fees before you pay and give an itemised receipt. Clear pricing means no surprises at the counter.
Requirements
Having the right papers ready keeps your visit fast, because a missing document stalls the application. The list is short and simple. You will usually need your original passport with valid residency, your stamped visa or e-visa, and a recent passport-size photo with a white background. For a renewal or replacement, bring your old Emirates ID too. We confirm your full documents required before we submit, so nothing is missed. A complete document set is the quickest path to a clean application.
Workflow
Emirates ID typing is the first step in a short, fixed sequence set by the ICP. Knowing the full path helps you plan your day:
• Typing and submission: We complete and submit your application to the ICP.
• Biometrics: You give fingerprints and a photo at an ICP centre.
• Approval: The ICP usually approves within 24 to 48 hours.
• Card delivery: Your card is printed and delivered in 5 to 10 working days.
• Digital ID: A digital Emirates ID appears in the UAEICP app before the card arrives.
Children under 15 are exempt from fingerprinting. Following the steps in order keeps your card on schedule.
Convenience
Doing your Emirates ID typing and medical test in the same visit is the biggest time-saver we offer because both are needed for your residency. Instead of two trips to two places, you finish both inside Sahara Centre. Our medical test takes under 30 minutes, and if your timeline is tight, our fast-track service delivers your fitness certificate in as little as 4 hours. With your typing done at the same time, your whole residency file moves together. Handling both under one roof is what makes our Sharjah centre so convenient.
Services
As a full Emirates ID typing centre, 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
Our centre serves everyone who needs an Emirates ID, from individuals to companies, across Sharjah and Dubai. 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.
• Employers and PROs: Onboarding staff quickly and reliably.
• Cross-border commuters: Sharjah and Dubai residents who want one easy stop.
Whether you are one person or a company, our Sharjah centre fits your need.
Trust
Choosing the best Emirates ID typing center in Sharjah 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 centre’s location inside Sahara Centre, combined with our accredited status and the option to do your medical in the same visit, makes us a genuine one-stop choice. You can also arrange your Golden Visa or change of status typing here. Accurate work from a trusted, central centre is why Sharjah residents rely on us.
Booking
Visiting is simple. Come to Sahara Centre on Al Nahda Street in Sharjah, call ahead to plan your visit, or message us on WhatsApp to ask about your application. Bring your passport, visa, and photo, and our team types and submits your Emirates ID on the spot. You can also find us easily as a visa medical centre near you. Because we handle your Emirates ID typing and medical together, one visit moves your whole residency forward. Booking ahead keeps your visit quick and your card on schedule.
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Medical Examination Centre for Residency - Sahara Centre
Sharjah
Sahara Centre Basement Floor - Bank Entrance - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates
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sahara.mec@emitac.ae