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Updated May 2025
Key takeaways:
Check Emirates ID status and validity on the ICP website.
Validity of Emirates ID varies depending on your residential status.
Fines for expired IDs can also be checked online or offline.
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How to check Emirates ID status?
Once you have applied for a new Emirates ID or had your current card renewed or replaced, you can check the status of your Emirates ID through these steps:
- Visit the ICP’s official website.
- On the website, scroll a little bit and on the right side of the menu bar, you will see a “Check Application Status” section.
- Enter the Emirates ID or request number in the space provided.
Text messages are also sent to the mobile phone number provided on the application form by the EIDA (Emirates Identity Authority) to periodically update card applicants on the application status of their Emirates ID card.
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How to check Emirates ID validity?
The Emirates ID expiry date is printed on the card, and the validity varies depending on your residential status. Citizens may get up to 10 years ‘ validity on Emirates ID, while residents can get 1 to 3 years ‘ validity depending on their residence visa validity.
If you’d like to check the validity of your Emirates ID online, you can go through the same process above, which will also show you the current status of your card, including the expiry date.
Another way to display your Emirates ID status and validity:
- Visit the Federal Authority of Identity and Citizenship (FAIC)’s Smart Services website.
- Input your ‘Emirates ID Number.’
- Select your nationality.
- Input your date of birth.
- Tick off the ‘I’m not a robot’ check.
- Click ‘search.’
How to check the fine on expired Emirates ID?
Late renewal of the Emirates ID after 30 days of expiry incurs a fine of AED 20 per day. To check for the fine that you have with your Emirates ID, you can do it online or offline by visiting the police station in your state and inquiring about your fine.
Please note that if your Emirates ID validity is about to expire or has already expired, you need to apply for a renewal to continue residing in the UAE.
For complete steps on checking your Emirates ID fine, check out our article below:
