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    UAE: How to renew your Emirates ID

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    UAE: How to renew your Emirates ID

    Explained: The cost, process and benefits of Emirates ID


    Published:  August 18, 2020 17:13 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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    Here is our detailed guide on all you need to do when renewing your Emirates ID.
    Going to renew your residence visa? Here is how you can renew your Emirates ID. Image Credit: Gulf News archives
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    Emirates ID is a national identity card issued by Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA).
    What is the Emirates ID? Image Credit: Gulf News archives
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    What is the ID number
    The 15-digit identity number is unique to you. Image Credit: Gulf News archives
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    Your ID will always remain the same.
    Your ID number is assigned to you specifically. Image Credit: Gulf News archives
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    What does the electronic chip on the Emirates ID do?
    The electronic chip enables establishments to digitally verify your identity. Image Credit: Gulf News archives
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    Some of this data is encrypted
    The data is encrypted. Image Credit: Gulf News archives
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    How often do you have to renew it?
    You have to renew your Emirates ID with your residence visa. Image Credit: Gulf News archives
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    You would be required to renew your Emirates ID along with the residence visa.
    Emirates IDs can be issued for two or three years, depending on the validity of your visa. Find out who gets a three-year visa in the UAE here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1579102566778 Image Credit: Gulf News archives
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    What is the Emirates ID renewal process?
    The renewal process is fairly straightforward. Image Credit: Gulf News archives
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    right after you go for your medical fitness test.
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    You can find the form at any of the registered typing centres across the UAE or at ICA offices in your emirate.
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    You need to submit the following documents
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    Other documents needed for Emirates ID renewal
    If the applicant is under 15 years of age, he or she may need to provide additional documents. Image Credit: Gulf News archives
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    Documents for those under 15 years of age
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    At the typing centre or ICA office, once you fill out the form and submit the necessary documents you would need to make the payment for renewal.
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    Cost of Emirates ID renewal - Dh270 for two years Dh370 for three years
    For a complete breakdown of the Emirates ID prices, visit https://gulfnews.com/1.1578238451831 Image Credit: Gulf News archives
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    The time limit to renew an expired ID card is 30 days from the date of expiry, after which late fines of Dh20 per day will apply, with a maximum of Dh1,000.
    If your Emirates ID expires, you will face fines. Image Credit: Gulf News archives
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    The Emirates ID is one of the most important identification documents for UAE citizens and residents and is used by government departments and many private companies.
    All the places you can use your Emirates ID. Image Credit: Gulf News archives
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    These are some of the places where you can use your Emirates ID
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    as a travel document for UAE citizens to travel within the GCC
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    Can someone hold my Emirates ID as a guarantee?
    By law, you are not obliged to hand over your Emirates ID to any establishment. Image Credit: Gulf News archives
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    Companies are not allowed to withhold the Emirates ID cards of their employees or their customers and visitors.
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    They are only allowed to take the personal data on the ID cards.
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