ID Cards
 

Lost track of whats happening with the ID cards.

As a Western Expat whens the lastest date we have to get them sorted.

Re: ID Cards
 

are you not jobless?

Re: ID Cards
 

I was about to post asking for adivce on this. Do I need to get one? (My employer says it is up to me to sort it out). How do I go about it? Advice gratefully recieved!

Re: ID Cards
 

Commander says you will never need one. Personally, I'm waiting for my residence visa to be renewed in September as the ID card only lasts as long as your visa.

Re: ID Cards
 

Everyone will need one - its the law. The problem/delays have been with capacity to process the sheer volume. For "professional expats. the last date extension reported in the press was the end of this year. Can't be bothered looking, but you might find it on their official website:

http://www.emiratesid.ae/mainenglish.html


sure it is hassle getting an appointment and taking time to get your application done, but once it is done, it is one less thing to worry about...

Re: ID Cards
 

bet you it gets scrapped or delayed again...

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I don't bet, however....scrapped - no; delayed - likely, by default

Re: ID Cards
 

Hi WS, stranger!

what do you meant by default?

Re: ID Cards
 

Och been a bitty busy - and on hols :)

I mean simple failure to complete/process all applications by the deadline...consequence of which will be another extension....perhaps. who knows. I have mine so "not bothered" really.

Re: ID Cards
 

Hi Commander

You are right. I am jobless thanks for reminding me.
However I still have a live visa and working wife.