An Emirates ID fine is a fine that is given to the UAE’s residents and nationals for a long chain of offense. This fine may emanate from Emirates ID not renewed timely, inaccurate information , utilization of invalid documents, amongst others. Unless you clear, this can lead to very hefty penalties-Travel restrictions, More fines, or imprisonment. Doesn’t matter, be it a UAE citizen, a GCC national, or an expat you have to be very careful of the fines that accumulate with your Emirates ID and how to pay it.
We would guide you through types of fines, the exemptions, and various ways you could check as well as pay them online and offline in this blog.
Types of Emirates ID Fines
However, due to the violations of Emirates ID norms, there are certain fines and penalties imposed as well:
Late Renewal : When you renew the Emirates ID, you have to pay AED 20 per day as fine, based upon AED 1,000, if you renew on time.
Giving False Information: During applying or reapplying for your Emirates ID, charging any wrong or false information against you can attract a fine between AED 200 and AED 1,000.
Obtaining someone’s Emirates ID without his consent or permission by the duplication of somebody’s Emirates ID will attract stiffer charges.
Emirates ID theft/loss: You are supposed to report an incident if your Emirates ID is either stolen or lost within the shortest time possible. Failure to do this will attract a fine.
An Emirates ID fine costs by the character but ranges between AED 200 to AED 2,000.
Fines Exemptions on Emirates ID
There are instances where a person is exempted from fines regarding Emirates ID. The most common cases of exemption are as follows;
- Has remained abroad for more than three months: In case his Emirates ID is more than three months overdue when he was abroad, then the charges are exempted
- Expatriation If he is deported by an administrative or judicial order, then the fine will be exempted.
- Legal Cases: the case is currently under the court regarding the passport, and you prove by the original legal document that it does not charge fines on you.
- New Emirates Nationality: you were never given an Emirates ID before citizenry. This is a new case which enjoys an exemption
How To Check Emirates ID Fines Online
There are many ways to check the fines accrued against your ID. The most straightforward of those is listed below:
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Dubai Police Website
You can check any outstanding fines through the Dubai Police website. Here’s how to do this
Open the Dubai Police website
Click “Fines Inquiry and Payment.”
Proceed to enter the information required, which includes the number of your Emirates ID.
Click “Search” to display any fines against your ID
2. Abu Dhabi Police Website
In addition, you can check and pay via Abu Dhabi Police web portal:
Scroll down to “Our Services” at the Abu Dhabi Police web portal, then click to “Fines Payment.” Log in via UAE Pass so that you will be able to see and pay any fines charged against you.
3. GDRFA Website
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs also has checkable available services about fines:
Visit the GDRFA website and scroll down to “More Services, then Fines Inquiry.
You can view your fines by entering your Emirates ID number, date of birth, and gender.
4. RTA Website
Do you have any traffic fine? And in such case you must be aware of how to view them at the RTA website
Step 1: Go to the RTA website
Step 2: At the Drivers and Car Owners section, select “Check Your Fines”
Step 3: Enter your traffic file number to view pending fines.
5. MOI Website
The Ministry of Interior gives you a direct opportunity to see fines through the online medium by visiting the MOI website and then landing up at the “Payment of Traffic Fines” page. Once one is logged into UAE Pass, he can see and pay any fines.
6. Emirates Vehicle Gate (EVG) Internet Portal
You access the Emirates Vehicle Gate (EVG) internet portal; all that is expected of you is that you proceed to click on “Pay Traffic Fines.” inside the EVG website.
Search by the code number of traffic, registration number or plate number of your vehicle to view your fines
Emirates ID Fines Check Offline
If you are looking to check and pay your fines in person, there are some options. Here are some of the ways in which one can check and pay their fines for Emirates ID in person.
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ICP Customer Happiness Centers
You can visit the nearest Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security center to your location. Here is how to do this:
Find your nearest ICP customer happiness center.
You will require Emirates ID, or vehicle details
A representative will guide you in checking the outstanding fines.
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Sahl Kiosks
Sahl kiosks have been dispersed in all the shopping centers and government facilities of the UAE. To pay your Emirates ID Fines through the self-service kiosk via:
After scanning for fines, there are some online/offline options to pay the same.
Online Payment Methods
Credit/Debit Card: You can now settle all your fines sitting in the comfort of your house, using the Dubai Police, Abu Dhabi Police, MOI, RTA, or EVG website through a credit/debit card.
Online Banking: A few portals do support online banking, so you can settle payments directly from your bank’s online platform.
Mobile Wallets: Only a few platforms accept payments using Apple Pay, Google Pay, among other few other options.
Offline Payment Channels
ICP Centres: You can pay over the counter here, at any ICP customer happiness center.
Sahl Kiosks: You can settle at the payment counter of the kiosk.
Fine Avoidance
- Always update your Emirates ID and you should report loss or theft of your Emirate ID.
- You must renew your Emirates ID before its expiration date to avoid fines for the late renewal of your ID.
- Always check that there is no collection of fines in your ID account; for example, on traffic offenses, or caused by wrong information you may have furnished.
