Emirates ID Fines- How to Get Exemption in 2024

Emirates ID is a vital document for UAE citizens and residents because it is a comprehensive proof of identity and residency. It is among the basic requirements for documentation within the country. But, do you know that your Emirates ID has a specific expiry date, and failure to renew it before expiry causes Emirates ID fines? Every Emirati citizen or resident needs to renew their IDs within 30 days after expiry. You may be charged Dh 20 per day after 30 days of its expiry, and the maximum limit for Emirates ID fines is Dh 1000.

Emirates ID Fines Exemption

Do you know that you can apply exemption from paying Emirates ID fines if you fail to renew it in time due to certain circumstances? The UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) has recently explained the three categories of individuals who are eligible for an exemption from Emirates ID fines. ICP has urged people to apply for an exemption from delay penalties if they fall under any of the categories.

Categories of People Exempted from Emirates ID Delay Penalties

Remember that you can apply for an exemption from delay fines if you belong to any of the below-mentioned categories:

• If you are among those who left the country and spent more than three months outside UAE and the expiry date of your Emirates ID card was after your exit from the country, you are eligible for an exemption from Emirates ID fines.
• The individuals deported from UAE due to a judicial ruling or an administrative decision or whose Passport is seized in pending cases are also eligible for an exemption from delay penalties if their Emirates ID card expires after their exit from the country. However, they have to give some documentary proof issued by the competent authorities about their deportation.
• If you are not issued an Emirates ID before obtaining the Emirates Nationality and Family book, you are also eligible for exemption from fines.

There are also certain other conditions under which an individual can apply for Emirates ID fines exemption.

• Persons bedridden or suffering from contagious diseases or disabilities (partial or complete) are also eligible for exemption, provided that they have medical certificates from an authorized hospital or doctor.
• Older people or people aged 70 years or more who are unable to visit service centers for Emirates ID renewal can also apply for an Emirates ID fines waiver.
•  Citizens and residents living under the Social Security System are also eligible for exemption because their financial status qualifies them for this exemption.

Sometimes, people fail to renew their Emirates ID cards because of system errors; they can also apply for an exemption from fines with documentary proof.

How to Apply for Emirates ID Fines Exemption?

All individuals eligible for an exemption from Emirates ID fines can apply for exemption in the following four ways:

1. ICP Customer Happiness Centers located across the country.
2. ICP smart services website: https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae
3. ICP App Available for both Android and iOS Users
4. ICP Registered Typing Centers

 1-ICP Customer Happiness Centers

The first way to apply for an Emirates ID fine exemption is by visiting any of the ICP Customer Happiness Centers. The step-by-step process is as follows:

• Visit any nearest ICP Customer Happiness Center and tell them that you want an exemption from Emirates ID fines.
• They will give you an exemption form. Remember to take your supporting documents with you.
• Fill out the form and attach all the supporting documents with it.
• Submit the form and wait for its review. If your application is accepted, you will be asked to pay the Emirates ID Renewal fee. You will also receive a notification of the fine waiver.
• You can pay renewal fees online also or on the counter.
• As soon as you pay the fee, your ID is renewed for another period of five or ten years.

Remember that in case of the rejection of your exemption application, you have to pay the renewal fee and the fine to get your Emirates ID renewed.

2-ICP Smart Website

Most individuals prefer applying for Emirates ID fine exemption online through the ICP official website. The detailed process is as under:

• Go to the ICP smart website: https://icp.gov.ae
• Navigate to the “Services” tab and click “Services for Individuals.”
• You will see various services available. Locate the “Renew ID Card” service and click.
• A form will appear, and you will have to fill in all the information. Submit all the required documents with the form. The system will display overall fees for Emirates ID renewal that will include delay penalties and fines. Remember that the Emirates ID card renewal fee is Dh 200. Anything above this amount will be the fines and penalties.
• On the checkout page, you will have the option “Exemption from Emirates ID Delay.” You will have to select one of the above basic three categories for the fine waiver.
• Apply along with supporting documents for your delays.
• ICP will notify you either through email or SMS about the status of your application.

Remember that your Emirates ID renewal application will remain in the draft form until ICP decides about the Emirates ID fines waiver. If your fine exemption is approved, you will proceed with the renewal process. Now, you will have to pay the Emirates ID Card renewal fee and submit your application. Keep tracking the status of your application and receive your Emirates ID with a new renewal date.

3-ICP Smart App

To facilitate its citizens and expatriates, ICP has also launched a smart application available on Google Play for Android users and Apple App Store for iOS users. The individuals can also apply for Emirates ID fines waiver through this smart application. The detailed process is as follows:

• Download the UAEICP Smart App. If you are an Android user, download it from the Google Play Store. iOS users can download the app from the Apple App Store.
• Log in to your account using your UAE pass.
• Under the “Favorite Services”, you will see “Emirates ID” and click it.
• On the next screen, there are various options like applying for a new Emirates ID, Emirates ID Renewal, ID Cancellation, etc.
• Click the “ID Renewal” tab. You will see the overall fee, including Emirates ID fines. Note that anything above Dh 200 is fine. Click next to land on the checkout page.
• Here, you will see an option “Apply for Emirates ID Fines exemption.” You will have to select the reason for this exemption from the dropdown menu and click next.
• Wait until ICP either approves or rejects your fine exemption application. If approval notification arrives, pay only the renewal fee of Dh 200 and submit your application. In case your fee exemption application is rejected, you will have to pay the overall amount appearing.
• After successful fee payment, submit your application and track its progress either through the app or the ICP website.

4-ICP Registered Typing Centers

You can also apply for renewal of your Emirates ID card and a fine exemption through ICP-registered typing centers. The process is:

• Go to any ICP-registered typing center and ask them for ID Renewal.
• They will ask you about your information like your Emirates ID number, Passport Number, etc.
• After inputting your details into the system, they will tell you about the Renewal fee and Emirates ID fines, if any.
• You can request an exemption by providing supporting documents. They will send the scanned copy of your documents to the ICP office and ask you to wait for either its approval or rejection.
• If approved, you will pay only Dh 200 for Emirates ID renewal, and if rejected, you will have to pay the overall amount.
• Upon renewal, you will receive an SMS as well as an email that your Emirates ID has been renewed.

Note that applying for Emirates ID fines exemption is free of cost. However, you will have to pay a renewal fee of Dh 200.