The Emirates ID is a crucial document for all UAE residents, whether citizens or expats. The ID is valid for a one or two years, or even five or 10 years depending on the type of residence visa.
Having a valid Emirates ID is important as it’s a prerequisite for almost all major services in the UAE, such as opening a bank account, renting a property, getting a phone connection, etc. It’s also important for travelling to select destinations that offer visa-on-arrival facility for Emirates ID holders. Therefore, it’s important to ensure that the ID is always valid.
An expired Emirates ID could result in disruption of services such as bank accounts and telephone numbers. Moreover, it could result in fines if not renewed within the grace period.
Emirates ID fines
Most Emirates ID fines such as those resulting from breaking traffic rules, providing incorrect information, late renewal, unauthorized copying, misuse of documents, use of another person’s Emirates ID without permission, etc. need to be paid. The fines for such violations range from AED200 to AED2,000 depending on the violation.
Read: How to check your Emirates ID fines
What are the exemptions?
However, there are also certain cases when an individual may be exempt from paying the fine.
- If your ID card expired after you left the UAE and spent more than three months outside the country
- If your ID expires after deportation by an administrative order or decision or a court judgment
- If your passport has been withheld as part of a lawsuit if a report is produced by a letter or receipt
- If you don’t acquire your ID before obtaining Emirati citizenship and receiving a family book
What is the fees?
According to the ICP website, there is no fees when applying for this service.
How much time does it take?
Once the request is received and all documents are in order, the process takes 48 hours.
Where to apply?
The application can be submitted via the ICP website or mobile application, or at service centers and typing centers.
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