EIDA Launched Online Application System for Emirates ID Cards
Emirates Identity Authority (Emirates ID) has launched online application system for expatriates in the UAE.
Now all net-savvy residents can apply for and renew their Emirates ID cards online at EIDA website without visiting a typing centre.
Gulf News reports the residents who apply for national ID cards online using a credit card will be able to save the Dh30 typing fee.
The online application for Emiratis was already test launched on December 29.
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Emirates Post Office to discard ID Cards not picked up in 30 days
The Emirates Identity Authority has informed ID card applicants today through advertisements in local dailies that they must pick up their ID cards from Empost centres within 30 days of notification, or risk losing their card and the fees paid by them.
“30 days is the limit for picking up your ID card from an Emirates Post Office,” the ads published today said. “If not picked up, your card will be discarded and your fees will be forfeited,” it adds in bold red, without mincing any words.
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Emirates ID Card renewal must with job change
Here is another shocker from Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA). According to a report, ID Card renewal is a must with a job change.
Residents who change jobs will have to renew their National Identity Cards as well, according to Emirates Identity Authority (Eida).
Those who change their residency visas and do not renew their ID cards will be considered as violating law and will be required to pay fines, reported ‘Al Ittihad’ newspaper.
Eida urged residents to keep a close watch on the expiry of ID cards vis-a-vis visa validity to avoid paying fines.
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EIDA announced another deadline for Residents and Locals
In order to lure expats and Emiratis to register for Emirates ID Card, EIDA announced daily fines for those who have not yet came under the net. The deadline was Sept 4.
It is not clear whether any of the residents are fined yet. However, Arabian Business reports a new announcement from EIDA that seems to be a deadline extension.
According to the report, Emiratis have until October 31 to register for their Emirates ID card before they will incur fines of AED20 per day. Children under the age of 15 years old will be exempt from any penalties until October 1, 2012 while late fees will be introduced in four phases depending on the emirate of residence.
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Residents without Emirates ID Cards have to pay daily fines
The Emirates ID Authority (Eida) has announced to levy daily fines on residents and Emiratis if they fail to possess Emirates ID Card, with effect from Sunday, September 4.
Residents have to pay fine of AED20 for each day they fail to possess an Emirates ID card.
The ruling also lays out daily fines for residents that fail to renew their ID cards within 30 days of the expiry date, or to update key data within a 30-day period.
The decision would be effective 60 days from date of issue on July 5.
From: Arabian Business
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As the deadline for Emirates Identity Card registration has been extended till June 30, 2011, the authorities are determined to get all expats to be registered else they may experience denial of basic services. For example:
- Dubai Courts have made the ID card mandatory for Emiratis to access its services.
- Ministry of Interior made it mandatory for all residents (both Emiratis and expatriates) in four northern emirates to have an ID card from November 22, 2009, to avail of its services, except for visa renewal. The list of services include driving licence application, vehicle registration, renewal and several others in Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain.
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Emirates Identity Card deadline extended, but with a twist
Finally, the authorities have listened to the cries of expats and have taken some measures to provide relief to their misery.
It is reported that the deadline for registration of Emirates Identity Cards has been extended to June 30, 2011.
The announcement came after it was reported that chaos ensued at certified typing centres across the country as thousands of expatriates rushed to complete the pre-registration process before the December 31 deadline.
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