You will receive a text message from the Federal Office for Identity and Citizenship (FAIC) asking you to renew your ID.
You have 30 days to renew an expired ID from the expiration date. If you will not renewed your Emirates ID, within 30 days you will have to pay AED 20 per day up to a maximum up to AED 1000.
Emirates residence visa holders can only apply for an extension of their residence visa is renewed or reissued. Emirates Citizens can apply for an Emirates ID renewal 1 to 6 month of prior the expiration date.
To register your details, visit the creative zone follow the same steps as for the new Emirates identification request. You may need to visit one of the FAIC service centers or preventive medical centers to provide your biometric data only if necessary during the renewal process.
- You can also visit the Emirates Official Identification Services website and register as a new user.
- Your username is the email address you have chosen.
- You will need to provide your UAE phone number where an OTP will be sent for verification.
- An email with a randomly generated password is then sent to the registered email address.
Use this password to log into your account and change the password to something that is easy to remember.
Step 1: Log in to the Emirates ID Services website
Step 2: Click Renew ID card
Step 3: Fill in your details (name, numbers, expiration dates, etc.). You can find the UID or uniform identification number on your visa page in your passport. As you enter each of these numbers, spaces or dashes will automatically appear
Step 4: Include the file number of the residence on your visa page. The form requires you to enter a zero that is not in your number. Count the digits to make sure you enter them correctly.
Step 5: If you provide your first name, your last name becomes your last name if you do not have the last name. The last name is a mandatory field. This will ensure that your first name is displayed as it should.
You can keep your application for check or fill up later. After pressing ‘Save’ for the first time, you will receive a unique application number that you can use as a reference for any inquiries you may wish to make avenue.
If you make a mistake or make a mistake and file it in, call helpline number immediately and let him know. You will return your request within 24 hours to allow updates or changes free of charge. Once your card is issued, changes become more difficult and expensive. If you have any questions, call any time and speak to creative zone account manager. Make sure that all required fields are filled incorrectly.
Step 6: Submit and print/save
After sending, an online payment portal opens. After payment, your application is on its way to the ICA (Federal Office for Citizenship and Identity).
Step 7: Print out the application and also keep an electronic copy.
In some companies, family visas are processed by the HR department. In this case, you can also send your application form, a copy of your passport, a copy of your Emirates ID, a copy of your insurance card, a doctor’s report and two passport photos to your HR or PRO team.
The EIDA process also requires detailed information from the sponsor, so it is better to do this through the company rather than the employee.
If you are asked to do this yourself, call creative zone before you leave. Collect all necessary documents or data from the sponsor in advance and send them together with your documents to a nearby EIDA office for you.
