Emirates ID is a must have document for any UAE resident, as it contains the information about specific card holder. Each card holder is given a specific number which does not match with any other card holder.
But in order to get Emirates ID you need to get your residency visa stamped on your passport, only then you would be able to apply for your Emirates ID. The step of stamping your Visa on passport usually takes a week, and then you can apply for the ID card by following the given steps by UAE officials.
Can I fly without Emirates ID?
Emirates ID is an important for every citizen and resident of UAE but you can still fly without Emirates ID card. Residents who do not own an Emirates ID card will not be stopped on Airport as the passport is only necessary for immigration. You have get your residency visa stamped on your passport which only takes a week, then your fly to your destination or apply for Emirates ID.
Which Nationality is more in UAE?
United Arab Emirates is filled with people from different countries, races and religions but currently the most people in UAE hold Indian Nationality with a massive population of 2.75 million, which is followed by Pakistan with a population of 1.27 million people, and the third most populated nationality in UAE is Bangladeshi people with a population of 0.75 million, also 0.56 million Filipinos and 0.48 million Iranians situated in United Arab Emirates.
How long does it take for emirates ID after visa stamping?
After you get your visa stamping done on your passport, then you have to apply for the Emirates ID. This process usually take a few days, it could take 7-10 days to get your emirates ID card. The officials keep informing you about your process and progress of card through SMS or you can visit their one of official centers to confirm about your Emirates ID. When your card is ready, they send SMS on your provided number and ask you to pick up from nearest center or they could deliver it to your home within given address.
How long is Emirates ID valid for?
You can choose for how long your ID will validate. The most common and default time for ID validation is 5 years. After 5 years you have to re-new your Emirates ID, Which does not change any detail on your ID card but update your Expiry date on your Emirates ID card. If you are willing to renew your id then you have to pay 100 AED for each year of validity. They usually make it two or three years for 100 AED. If you wish to apple offline on a type-writer rather than online then you will have to pay extra 70 AED for service charges of type-writer.
How Can I check my Emirates ID status?
Emirates ID status means you can check your ID information about its renewal, progress, expiry date, replacement or application for new ID card. You can check your ID card status in two ways.
First one is visiting Emirates ID card center. You can visit one of any official centers and give then your information about card and they will tell you your current status of ID card.
Second way is that you can visit their official website for ID card status. www.ica.gov.ae (only available in UAE) there you have to go in the section of ID card status, There you will see a bar downwards, type your ID card number in it (do not include the hyphen) and click enter.It will show you all details about your Emirates ID cards current status and details.
FAQs
How much is UAE visa fee?
The UAE visa is of many kinds which include 48 hour visa to 90 days multiple entry long term visa. Their prices varies differently starting from 190$ to 460$
