NEW ID: NEW VISA HOLDER

Emirates ID application should be attached with the Visa stamping form. Type Medical & ID application and go for Medical first, then do fingerprint at EIDA Centre near Medical Clinic. No need appointment for new visa holders. No need fingerprint for children below 15 years of age.

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WHAT IS THE EMIRATES ID?

As stated earlier, The Emirates ID or the UAE ID Card is an identification card issued by the Federal Authority of Identity and Citizenship. It acts as a portable personal database and is mandatory for all UAE citizens and residents. Everyone living in the UAE must apply for the card and carry it with them at all times.

Each Emirates ID card has a unique 15-digit identity number assigned to the cardholder. There is an electronic chip with the holder’s personal data (including finger biometrics) and the holder’s photo on the card.

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WHERE CAN EXPATS APPLY FOR A NEW EMIRATES ID?

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The company sponsoring new expats (other than GCC Nationals) may apply for the Emirates ID on their behalf. Expats can also put in their application through approved typing centers across the UAE. You can also apply for Emirates ID online via the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) website. Once the form has been submitted, you will receive an SMS providing the time and location of the EIDA office you need to visit.

Expat residents can also apply for an Emirates ID online for their dependents (spouse or children) through the ICA website or Smart App. But this can only be done after their own Emirates ID has been issued (which must be done through a typing center)

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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR EMIRATES ID APPLICATION FOR EXPATS

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Below are the documents needed to apply for Emirates ID for UAE residents:

• Original passport

• Original valid residency or entry permit

For Emirates ID applications for newborns or those under the age of 15, the following documents are also required:

• Personal photo with white background

• Original birth certificate or father’s passport or Emirates ID

• Passport and visa of the sponsor of the applicant (only for newborns)

Once you have submitted the application, a receipt would be handed to you.

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EMIRATES ID APPLICATION FEES FOR EXPATS

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The Emirates ID application fee for expats depends on the number of years the card remains valid. Generally, you will be charged AED 100 for each year. There will also be additional service fee charges for typing offices and smart apps. Here’s an overview of the cost of applying for a new Emirates ID card.