Existence in the state is the condition of renewing the identity of the residents

The Federal Authority for Identity, Nationality, Customs and Ports Security confirmed that it is required to renew the identity card for residents, that the owner of the identity card be present in the state, as the renewal request is not accepted if it is outside the state.

In inquiries to «Emirates Today» readers about the extent of the possibility of applying for renewal of identity and residence through the smart systems of identity, the website and the smart application from outside the country.

The authority stated, within the information of the ID card renewal card, that the residents category requires a valid residence linked to a request to renew the identity card, as dealers must complete the requirements for obtaining the card renewal service such as the fingerprint and the image, during the period specified in order to avoid the cancellation of the application.

She emphasized that obtaining the Emirati ID card is mandatory for all residents of the United Arab Emirates, including Emirati citizens and citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, expatriates and residents in the country, where any person who is covered in one of these groups is required to apply for a card from the Federal Authority for Identity Nationality, customs and ports security.

The commission stated that it had recently stopped working by issuing the residence voucher for foreigners residing in the country and replacing the Emirati ID card issued to the foreigner residing as an alternative to prove his residence.

She pointed out that the steps related to the process of issuing and renewing the residence were reduced to be accompanied by the identity card in a new unified model that includes the issuance and renewal of residence and identity card in one request instead of previous individual requests based on the improvement and development processes related to the customer trip.

She cautioned that a fine is arranged for customers residing when they are late in submitting an application for identity more than 30 days from the date of the residence, amounting to 20 dirhams for each delay day, with a maximum of 1000 dirhams, and customers who meet the terms and conditions of the exemption service from fees can Administrative delay to apply for the exemption service.

She stressed the importance of adhering to the criteria that must be available in the picture in the applications submitted, which are to be colored in high quality and modern, and not exceeding five months, and with a size (35-40 mm), against a white background, and the features and facial expressions are neutral (natural, not exaggerated), The position of the head is straight, not inclined, and parallel to the photography lens, and that the eyes are open towards the camera, and without the use of colored lenses, and that the glasses are acceptable, do not obscure the eyes, do not represent a light reflection, and allow the head covering according to the national dress or religious belief, and accuracy ( Pixels (at least 600 points per inch, without ink traces or wrinkles.

The authority confirmed the update of the criteria for the inclusion of personal photos within the electronic application stages of requests for residence permits and identity cards, in line with the international standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

• 1000 dirhams, the maximum fine for the delay in submitting a request for identity after a month.