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    Can you renew your Emirates ID before it expires? UAE rules explained

    The renewal window is six months for expats and one year for UAE citizens — here’s what happens to your visa validity

    Huda Tabrez
    2 min read
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    While you can renew your Emirates ID before the expiry date, it is important to note that doing so would also mean that your new Emirates ID and visa issuance and expiry date would move up. File photo used for illustrative purposes only.

    While you can renew your Emirates ID before the expiry date, it is important to note that doing so would also mean that your new Emirates ID and visa issuance and expiry date would move up. File photo used for illustrative purposes only.

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