If it is time to renew the passport, which is the first requirement for a foreigner?
Renewal of a resident visa in the UAE can only be done if the passport is valid for at least six months. The passport needs to be renewed as soon as possible as the validity of the passport is less than six months and the time to renew the UAE residency visa is within one month. Then you can renew your UAE residence visa.
For official clarity on such matters, The Directorate General of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) - Dubai, can be contacted in Ras Al Khaimah or the Federal Authority. If you live in any of the emirates in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Ajman, and Fujairah, you can contact the Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) Offices.