Here is what you should do if lost your Emirates ID in UAE

No one has to tell you the importance of Emirates ID especially if you are a UAE resident or national.Emirates ID is compulsory for every resident, citizen. The Emirates ID is your identity as a resident and is required for any documentation you need to carry here.

But what happens if you lose your Emirates ID? Here are the steps you need to follow to make a new Emirate ID.

1. For making a new Emirates ID in the case of it being lost, stolen or damaged, you first need to register a complaint with the police station in your jurisdiction. You need to pay a fee of Dh70 and you will receive an acknowledgement of the same.

2. You need to head to one of the typing offices to apply for a new card or fill in the application online on the authority’s website.

3. Submit the application with the necessary documents as prescribed –

For UAE Citizens (above 15 years old)

a. Original passport and family book (original plus photo copies)

b. Proof of identity number issued by one of the authorities in case the card is lost
c. Photocopy of the lost card

For UAE Citizens (below age 15)

a. Personal photo (size 4.5 X 3.5 cm) with white background
b. Original birth certificate

For UAE residents (above 15 years old)

a. Original valid passport
b. Residency or Visa
c.Photocopy of the lost Emirates ID

Residents added to parent’s passport

a. Original passport
b. Original birth certificate or father’s passport or father’s ID

Submitting the documents

The process of submitting the request will start with the processing of the documents. The application has to be filled online on the Authority’s website. The other options are smart mobile phone application or approved typing office following by the payment of registration fee, printing and the receipt of the registration request form.

Every UAE resident has a PIN, and not talking credit cards

 Below is the fee you need to pay while applying for a new card

a. Dh300 – in case of lost or damaged ID for all residents of UAE
Additional payment of Dh150 for express service (ID can be received within 24 hours)
b. Dh70 – Additional fee collected in case of submitting the form online and printing or
c. Dh40 if the application is submitted online via the website.

Once the application has been submitted, you will receive your new Emirates ID within 7 working days.