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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. — Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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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. — Step 1: Fill out the Emirates ID renewal form Image Credit:

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You need to submit the following documents — Step 2: Submit documents Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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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 — Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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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. — Step 3: Make the payment Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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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 — Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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as a travel document for UAE citizens to travel within the GCC — Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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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. — Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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They are only allowed to take the personal data on the ID cards. — Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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