UAE children below 15 years have until October to register: Eida

The Emirates Identity Authority (Eida) has urged UAE nationals and residents to register their children, aged below 15 years, before October 1, 2012, or incur fines.

“Yes, it is mandatory for all under-15s, nationals and residents, to register before the deadline, failing which they will be charged a penalty of Dh20 per day, up to a maximum of Dh1,000,” clarified Diyaa Abdul Al, senior officer media and communications at Eida.

However, exception will be given to children whose parents have residence visa up to November or December this year. “They can apply for the Emirates ID, when they renew their visa,” elaborated Diyaa Abdul Al, adding, “This is done to ease the burden on the residents. They can go in at one-time and finish the entire process, instead of repeating it just two months later.”

The fees for nationals are Dh100 for 5 years, plus Dh70 for typing fee and other charges, and for expats, it is Dh100 for every year, plus Dh70 for typing and other charges.