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Emirates ID Card to replace Labor Card soon

emirates id card to replace labor cardIt is now reported that the Emirates ID Card will soon replace the Labor Card – the expected date for this is somewhere in June 2012.

Saqr Gobash Saeed Gobash, Minister of Labour, has said that the decision would be implemented as soon as the Emirates National Identity Authority (Eida) was sure that all expatriates in the UAE were registered and had applied for the Emirates ID.

“After the completion of ID registration of all expatriates in the country, the labour card will be eradicated and replaced by the Emirates ID,” he said.

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Posted by Dubai Dude - March 25, 2012 at 8:59 pm

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Another expansion in Emirates ID Card deadline for Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Another expansion in Emirates ID Card deadline for Dubai and Abu Dhabi



Were you worried that this time EIDA gonna get you for not registering for Emirates ID Card? Seems, you were wrong. Again.

Emirates Identity Authority has yet again pushed forward the deadline for Identity Cards. This time for Abu Dhabi and Dubai residents, respectively by March 31 and May 31.

It has not been confirmed whether expats who work for government, semi-government and free zone companies and have not registered for their EIDs yet are fined or not.

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Posted by Dubai Dude - February 8, 2012 at 11:32 pm

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EIDA Launched Online Application System for Emirates ID Cards

EIDA Launched Online Application System for Emirates ID CardsEmirates 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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Posted by Dubai Dude - January 19, 2012 at 10:12 pm

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Emirates Post Office to discard ID Cards not picked up in 30 days

EmpostThe 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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Posted by Dubai Dude - November 24, 2011 at 12:45 am

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Emirates ID Card renewal must with job change

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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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Posted by Dubai Dude - October 30, 2011 at 9:47 pm

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EIDA announced another deadline for Residents and Locals

Emirates Identity Card

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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Posted by Dubai Dude - September 14, 2011 at 9:32 pm

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Residents without Emirates ID Cards have to pay daily fines

Emirates Identity Card

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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Posted by Dubai Dude - August 29, 2011 at 2:21 pm

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