{"id":1898,"date":"2017-11-14T10:06:26","date_gmt":"2017-11-14T10:06:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/139.59.38.172:8081\/?p=1898"},"modified":"2018-03-31T15:12:37","modified_gmt":"2018-03-31T15:12:37","slug":"what-all-you-need-to-know-about-emirates-id","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymoneysouq.com\/financial-blog\/what-all-you-need-to-know-about-emirates-id\/","title":{"rendered":"What all you need to know about Emirates ID"},"content":{"rendered":"

Emirates ID is the basic identification card in UAE for the residents<\/span>. Both expats and UAE Nationals are supposed to have an Emirates ID and it is mandatory. Emirates ID is the basic verification card asked by anyone, anywhere you go in UAE.<\/p>\n

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What it actually includes?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

An Emirates ID has a distinct 15 digit identification number which reserves your Name, Nationality, Date of birth with the additional details like Expiry date and the digital signature of the cardholder. The identification number adheres to the cardholder permanently even if the card is renewed the id number doesn\u2019t change. The important features of the Emirates ID are the pin which stores all the personal information of the holder and the digital fingerprint. The validity of an Emirates ID is maximum five years. After that one should renew it. <\/span><\/p>\n

Purpose of an Emirates ID:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It serves as a proof at 100+ government and private services. Everywhere you go the basic proof requested will be the Emirates ID. No person in UAE travels or steps out without the Emirates ID in the pocket. For everything, Emirates serves as an important document especially for getting a loan at banks. No bank provides a Credit card<\/a>, personal loan<\/a> or any other kind of loan or at least a bank account<\/a> without Emirates ID. Apart from being a proof of identity it also serves as a card which holds all the personal information for e-services. <\/span><\/p>\n

Still, there are few banks and organizations which doesn\u2019t accept Emirates ID as a major document for identity purpose and requests for a passport.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check:<\/strong> What are the documents required by banks in UAE <\/a><\/p>\n

Fees and charges:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The fees associated with the Emirates ID is different for UAE Nationals and Expats. <\/span><\/p>\n

UAE Nationals-<\/h4>\n

Fees:<\/strong> AED 100(Till the validity)
\nRequired Documents:<\/strong>
\n      -Passport
\n      -Civil status documents<\/p>\n

Expatriates-<\/h4>\n

Fees:<\/strong> AED 100(per annum)
\nRequired Documents:<\/strong>
\n      -Residence VISA
\n      -Passport<\/p>\n

For newborn Emirates ID will be provided only after a birth certificate and passport are issued. There would be some charges to replace a lost card, renewal of the card etc. in emergency situations if one needs an Emirates ID in 24hrs, additional charges will be included. <\/span><\/p>\n