Emirates ID Status Check

What is Emirates ID?

The Emirates ID is a crucial document for all residents, expatriates, and citizens living in the UAE. Issued by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA), this card serves as official identification within the UAE. It contains vital personal information and includes advanced security features, such as biometric data.

Purpose of Emirates ID

Below are some purposes of the Emirates ID

  1. The Emirates ID is the primary form of identification, which all government departments throughout the UAE accept.
  2. This ID serves as a travel document for UAE citizens travelling within the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
  3. You can use the ID for voting.
  4. UAE citizens and residents use this ID for immigration via eGates and smart gates at airports in the UAE.

Why do you need to Check your Emirates ID Status?

There are many reasons you must have to check your UAE Emirates ID status:

  1. Track Application Progress: If you have newly applied for an Emirates ID or a replacement, then you must check the status so it can be approved, printed, and ready for collection. 
  2. Verify Validity: If you don’t know about the expiry date of your Emirates ID, by checking your status, you can see the expiry date, which helps you avoid major issues like fines for using an expired ID.
  3. Planning for Renewal: If you are a residence of UAE, then you must check the status because it helps you for upcoming renewals for both your visa and ID.
  4. After Traveling Abroad: If you have been outside of the UAE for a long time, then there are chances the government can cancel your residency visa, so you must check your ID status online.

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Cost of Obtaining an Emirates ID

It is a one-time fee charged for processing your application and issuing the Emirates ID. If you apply online, then it costs around AED 70, and if applying through typing centres, it can be AED 175.

However, the total cost can vary because it depends on application type, validity period, urgent services, etc.

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