Cabinet Resolution · UAE
Cabinet Resolution Concerning Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security
Issued 30 September 2022 · In Force
The Cabinet,
- Upon reviewing the Constitution; and
- Federal Law No. (1) of 1972, Concerning the Competences of Ministries and the Capacities of Ministers, and its amendments thereof; and
- Federal Law No. (17) of 1972, Concerning Citizenship and Passports, and its amendments thereof; and
- Federal Decree-Law No. (26) of 2019, Concerning Public Finance; and
- Federal Decree-Law No. (29) of 2021, Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners; and
- Cabinet Resolution No. (2) of 1972, Concerning the Executive Regulations for the Citizenship and Passports Law, and its amendments thereof; and
- Cabinet Resolution No. (10) of 2010, Concerning Departure Fees through the State Sea, Air and Land Ports; and
- Cabinet Resolution No. (25) of 2011, Concerning Fees Determined for Services Provided by the Emirates Identity Authority; and
- Cabinet Resolution No. (22) of 2014, Regulating and Developing the Services of the Citizenship, Residency Affairs, and Ports Sector at the Federal Authority Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security, and its amendments thereof; and
- Cabinet Resolution No. (62) of 2017, Introducing Fees for Digital Certification Portal Services and Electronic Link Services Provided by the Federal Authority Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security; and
- Cabinet Resolution No. (23) of 2020, Concerning the Refund of Bank and Financial Guarantees Provided to the Federal Authority Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security; and
- Cabinet Resolution No. (65) of 2022, Concerning the Executive Regulations for Decree-Law No. (29) of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners, and its amendments thereof; and
- Based on the proposal submitted by the Minister of Finance and the Cabinet's approval,
Hereby resolved:
Article (1) — Definitions
In application of the provisions herein, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings ascribed thereto, unless the context requires otherwise:
- State: United Arab Emirates.
- Authority: Federal Authority Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security.
- Chairman: Chairman of the Authority.
- Services: Transactions carried out by the Authority to meet the needs of service recipients.
- System: The electronic system through which the Authority's services shall be provided.
- System Users: All government agencies, establishments and individuals who obtain the services provided through the System.
- Service Recipient: Relevant auditors or their representatives from all government agencies, establishments and individuals.
- Establishment: Any institution or company licensed under the applicable legislation to engage in any economic, service, professional, craft, agricultural, or other activity.
- Financial Guarantee: The amounts of money to be submitted in accordance with the conditions referred to in this Resolution.
- Identity Card: A card issued in accordance with the provisions of the law with a unified number, and it shall include the data necessary to determine the identity of its holder and shall contain visible and invisible data that shall be stored electronically within the electronic Sharia that it contains.
- Certification Portal: A portal that enables the beneficiaries of the service to identify and verify the identity of their customers electronically.
- Electronic Link Services: A platform that allows service beneficiaries to provide and verify personal data.
- Digital Certification and Electronic Link Transaction: A request submitted by the beneficiaries of the service to obtain one of the services of the digital certification portal and electronic link services, which results in a successful response thereto from the ICP.
Article (2) — Fees of Services
- In consideration of the services provided by the Authority as shown in table no. (1), attached herein, the fees assigned thereto shall be collected.
- The fees charged for issuing the services as shown in table no. (1) attached herein shall be refunded, in the case that the application submitted in this regard is incomplete.
Article (3) — Digital Certification Portal and Electronic Link Services Fees
- For the services of the digital certification and electronic link portal provided by the Authority, as shown in table no. (2) attached herein, the fees assigned thereto shall be collected.
- A one-time subscription fee of (AED 25,000) twenty-five thousand dirhams shall be collected or upon reactivation of the closed account in return for obtaining the services of the digital certification portal and the electronic link services.
- The federal or local government entity shall be exempted from paying the fees set forth in Clause (1) of this Article, and this shall not include companies owned by these entities or which are co-owners of them.
- The Chairman shall issue the controls for the services of the digital certification portal and the electronic link.
Article (4) — Subscription to the System
- System Users shall subscribe thereto in accordance with the requirements and controls issued by Chairman Resolution, and pay the fee prescribed in Table No. (1) attached herein in return for obtaining the service.
- The Service Recipients shall bear the cost of the service provided to them and the material consideration referred to in Clause (3) of this Article.
- The Chairman, in coordination with the Minister of Finance, shall issue a resolution determining the material remuneration that System Users receive in return for the services they provide to the Service Recipient.
Article (5) — Financial Guarantees
- In exchange for the following transactions, the financial guarantees assigned thereto in the table below shall be collected:
| No | Transaction | Financial Guarantee Value in AED |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Single Entry visit visa | 1,000 |
| 2 | Multiple entry visit visa | 2,000 |
| 3 | Multi-entry (5-year) tourist visa | 3,000 |
| 4 | Recruitment of domestic workers category for foreigners | 2,000 |
| 5 | Registration of the foreigner in the administrative list by the establishments | 2,000 |
| 6 | Cancellation of the residence of the guarantor or host without cancelling the residence of foreigners brought with his guarantee | 5,000 |
| 7 | Humanitarian cases are to be determined by a Chairman resolution | 5,000 per person and a maximum of 15,000 |
| 8 | Recruiting an investor family | 3,000 for each family member and a maximum of 15,000 |
| 9 | The property card | 75,000 |
| 10 | Subscription to Electronic System | 1,000 |
- The Chairman shall specify the conditions and controls for fulfilling the financial guarantees referred to in Clause (1) of this Article and the cases of exemption from them.
- The Chairman may reduce or order instalment of the amount of the value of the financial guarantees referred to in Clause (1) of this Article.
Article (6) — Refund or Execution of the Financial Guarantee Amount
- The amount of the financial guarantee referred to in Article (5) herein shall be refunded according to an application submitted by the person concerned in the event that the person submitting it adheres to the purpose for which the guarantee was met.
- The financial guarantee referred to in Article (5) herein shall be fully executed in any of the following two cases: a. Violation of the legislation regulating the entry and residence of foreigners in the State. b. The failure of the provider of the financial guarantee to apply for its refund within (5) five years as of the date of its entitlement, and after the lapse of this period, it becomes public money to be supplied to the State treasury.
- The Chairman or his Authorised Representative may be exempted from implementing the financial guarantee referred to in Article (5) of this resolution or return it after execution.
Article (7) — Exemption from Fees and Financial Guarantees
- Citizens of countries included in the visa exemption system in accordance with the legislation in force in this regard shall not be exempted from the entry visa extension fee referred to in Table No. (1) attached herein.
- Courtesy entry visas, wanted persons, and special visas shall be exempted from the fees and financial guarantees stipulated in accordance with the provisions herein, in the case that an invitation is sent by one of the ministries, departments, and federal and local governmental public bodies to persons abroad.
- The following categories and cases shall be exempted from the fees and financial guarantees mentioned herein: a. Subject to the Social Security Law. b. Persons with disabilities "determination" and autism. c. Families of martyrs according to the categories determined by the Chairman. d. The deceased. e. The category of diplomatic missions and consuls in embassies, consulates, and the like within the State. f. In the case of a material error due to a reason attributable to the ICP when issuing identity cards or passports of citizens. g. When replacing the identity card in order to add the signature and fingerprint for those over fifteen (15) years of age, and the same remaining validity as the previous card is granted. h. Fishing boat establishments, where they are exempted from fees and guarantees for issuing entry and residence visas and establishment cards. i. Sailors and crews of tourist and pleasure craft. j. The escorts of foreigners coming to the State for tourism (children of tourists) who are under the age of (18) eighteen years, who shall be exempted from the fees and guarantees of an entry visa for the visit for the purpose of tourism. k. The companions of citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) who are on their personal guarantee, based on a chairman resolution, where they are exempted from fees and guarantees for the entry visa for the visit, provided that they shall accompany their guarantor. l. Persons who are deported or expelled by order, administrative resolution, or court ruling. m. Those who obtained a transit visa for single entry for the first (48) hours of airports, and those who obtained an emergency entry visa.
- Cabinet resolutions regarding exemption or reduction of fees for services provided by the ICP issued prior to the implementation of the provisions herein shall continue unless a resolution is issued by the Cabinet to cancel them.
Article (8) — Collection of Fees and Guarantees
- The Authority shall collect the fines mentioned herein in accordance with the collection mechanism after coordination with the Minister of Finance in this regard.
- The collected fines shall be deposited in the account of the unified State treasury, and they shall be monitored in accordance with the criteria set by the Ministry of Finance for this purpose.
Article (9) — Advertising Revenue
The Authority may collect financial returns in return for publishing advertisements and means of advertising through the existing devices and mechanisms, and such returns shall be issued by a resolution of the Chairman after coordination with the Minister of Finance.
Article (10) — Final Provisions
- The Authority, or any entity that is authorised, may contract with public and private institutions and companies to provide any of the services.
- For the purposes of collecting the fees stipulated in Article (2) herein, part of a day shall be considered a full day, part of a month shall be considered a full month, and part of a year shall be considered a full year.
Article (11) — Fee Amendment
The Council of Ministers shall have the authority to make any amendments to the fees mentioned herein, whether by addition, deletion or amendment.
Article (12) — Repeals
With the exception of Cabinet Resolution No. (10) of 2010 regarding the departure fee through the State sea, air and land ports, the following Cabinet resolutions shall be repealed, as well as any provision that contradicts or contravenes this resolution:
- Cabinet Resolution No. (25) of 2011 Concerning fees charged for services provided by the Emirates Identity Authority;
- Cabinet Resolution No. (22) of 2014 regulating and developing the services of the Citizenship, Residency Affairs and Ports Sector at the Federal Authority Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security, and any amendments thereof;
- Cabinet Resolution No. (62) of 2017 about the introduction of fees for digital certification portal services and electronic link services provided by the Federal Authority Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security; and
- Cabinet Resolution No. (23) of 2020 regarding the return of banking and financial guarantees submitted to the Federal Authority Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security.
Article (13) — Publication and Enforcement
This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall come into force as of 03/10/2022.
Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister
Issued by Us: On: 04 Rabi` al-Awwal 1444 A.H. Corresponding to: 30 September 2022 AD
Table (1) — Attached to Cabinet Resolution No. (88) of 2022
Concerning Fees for Services Provided by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security
| No. | Description | Application Fee (AED) | Issue Fee (AED) | Total (AED) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Visas | |||||
| Visit Visas | |||||
| Single Entry Visit Visa | Allows a single entry for tourism, visiting family/friends, or business meetings. | ||||
| Multiple Entry Visit Visa | Allows multiple entries for tourism, visiting family/friends, or business meetings. | ||||
| Extension of Entry Visa for Visit | Extends the validity of a single or multiple entry visit visa. | ||||
| Multi-Entry (5-Year) Tourist Visa | A long-term visa allowing multiple entries for tourism purposes over a five-year period. | ||||
| Single Entry (7-Days) Seafarers Visa | A short-term visa for seafarers allowing a single entry for up to 7 days. | ||||
| Entry Visa for Nationals of the Republic of India (with US/EU Visa/Green Card) | Facilitates entry for Indian nationals holding valid visas or green cards from the United States or European Union countries. | ||||
| Extension of Entry Visa for Nationals of the Republic of India (with US/EU Visa/Green Card) | Extends the validity of the entry visa for Indian nationals holding valid visas or green cards from the United States or European Union countries. | ||||
| Transit Visas | |||||
| 96 Hours Single Transit Visa from Sea/Airports | Allows a single transit through UAE sea or airports for up to 96 hours. | ||||
| 48 Hours Single Transit Visa from Sea Ports | Allows a single transit through UAE sea ports for up to 48 hours. | ||||
| Work Visas | |||||
| Entry Visa for Work | Allows entry into the UAE for employment purposes. | ||||
| Green Residence Visas | |||||
| Entry Visa to Work for the Purpose of Obtaining a Green Residence | Allows entry into the UAE for individuals seeking to work and obtain green residency. | ||||
| Residence Visas (Non-Work) | |||||
| Entry Visa for Residence Without Work | Allows entry into the UAE for residence purposes not related to employment. | ||||
| Golden Residency Visas | |||||
| Golden Residence Multiple Visa for a Period of 6 Months | A multiple-entry visa for individuals eligible for Golden Residency, valid for 6 months. | ||||
| Extending a Golden Residence Multiple Visa and for a Period of 6 Months | Extends the validity of a Golden Residence multiple-entry visa for an additional 6 months. | ||||
| GCC Resident Visas | |||||
| Single Entry Visa for GCC Residents and Their Companions | Allows a single entry for residents of GCC countries and their accompanying individuals. | ||||
| Single Entry Visa for Foreign Companions of the GCC Countries | Allows a single entry for foreign individuals accompanying GCC residents. | ||||
| Other Visa Services | |||||
| Amendment | Amendment to an existing visa application or details. | ||||
| Extension of Validity of Entry Visa | Extends the validity period of an entry visa. | ||||
| Cancellation of Entry Visa | Cancels an issued entry visa. | ||||
| Amendment of Entry Visa Information | Amends specific information on an issued entry visa. | ||||
| Residence Permits | |||||
| Work Residence Permits | |||||
| New/Renewal Residence Permit | New issuance or renewal of a residence permit for work purposes. | ||||
| Green Residence Permits | |||||
| Green Residence Permit New/Renewed for 5 Years (for investor and partner – for highly skilled worker – for self-employment) | New issuance or renewal of a Green Residence Permit for investors, partners, highly skilled workers, or self-employed individuals, valid for 5 years. | ||||
| Residence Permits (Non-Work) | |||||
| Residence Permit Without Work New/Renewal | New issuance or renewal of a residence permit for non-work purposes. | ||||
| Golden Residence Permits | |||||
| New Golden Residence Permit/Renewal for 10 Years | New issuance or renewal of a Golden Residence Permit, valid for 10 years. | ||||
| Other Residence Permit Services | |||||
| Cancellation of Residence Permit | Cancels an existing residence permit. | ||||
| Exemption from the Delay Period Outside the State 180 Days | Exemption from fines for overstaying outside the UAE for more than 180 days. | ||||
| Work Permits | |||||
| Recruitment of Auxiliary Service Workers Category for Foreigners | Permits the recruitment of foreign auxiliary service workers. | ||||
| Temporary Work Permit | Allows for the issuance of a temporary work permit. | ||||
| Cancellation of a Temporary Work Permit | Cancels an existing temporary work permit. | ||||
| Amending the Data of a Temporary Work Permit | Amends specific data on a temporary work permit. | ||||
| Certification of Employment Contracts for Establishments Not Subject to the Law on Regulating Labour Relations | Certifies employment contracts for establishments not governed by the Labour Relations Law. | ||||
| Cards | |||||
| New/Renew Establishment Card | New issuance or renewal of an establishment card. | ||||
| Adding a New Service Category to an Establishment Card | Adds a new service category to an existing establishment card. | ||||
| Additional Establishment Card | Issuance of an additional establishment card. | ||||
| Amendment of the Establishment Data | Amends specific data on an establishment card. | ||||
| Cancellation of Establishment Card | Cancels an existing establishment card. | ||||
| Deactivating of Establishment Card | Deactivates an existing establishment card. | ||||
| Establishment Services | |||||
| Adding the Validity of the Entry Visit Visa Service | Adds validity to the entry visit visa service for establishments. | ||||
| Increasing the Number of Visit Visas (for the establishment) | Increases the allowed number of visit visas for an establishment. | ||||
| Investigation and Follow-up Services | |||||
| Lifting the Ban on a File (for individuals) | Lifts a ban on an individual's file. | ||||
| Lifting the Ban on a File (for companies) | Lifts a ban on a company's file. | ||||
| Temporary Closure of the File of the Guarantor or the Contracting Party | Temporarily closes the file of a guarantor or contracting party. | ||||
| Request to Include the Alien on the Administrative List, Stop Searching for Him, or Request Removal of Deprivation | Request to add an alien to the administrative list, stop search, or remove deprivation. | ||||
| New/Modify/Cancel Departure Permit | New issuance, modification, or cancellation of a departure permit. | ||||
| Cancellation of the Residence of a Violator Without Referring to the Guarantor or the Contracting Authority | Cancels a violator's residence without involving the guarantor or contracting authority. | ||||
| Request for Exemption from the Fine for Staying in the State Illegally | Request for exemption from fines for illegal overstay. | ||||
| Instead of Deportation | Service related to alternatives to deportation. | ||||
| Electronic System Services | |||||
| Subscription to the Electronic System to Provide the ICP Services to Establishments (for the first time) | Initial subscription to the electronic system for establishments to access ICP services. | ||||
| Renewing a Subscription to the ICP Electronic System for Establishments | Renewal of an establishment's subscription to the ICP electronic system. | ||||
| Unsubscribe from the Electronic System for Establishments | Unsubscription of an establishment from the electronic system. | ||||
| Amend or Add Any Electronic Service for Establishments | Amends or adds electronic services for establishments. | ||||
| The Validity of Using and Renewing the System Approved for Providing the ICP Services by Typing Offices | Validity and renewal of the system for typing offices providing ICP services. | ||||
| Amending Data by Typing Offices | Amends data through typing offices. | ||||
| Citizenship Services | |||||
| Issuance of an Ordinary Passport (New – Renewal) | New issuance or renewal of an ordinary passport. | ||||
| Issuance of an Ordinary Passport (New – Renewal) (as of 21 years of age and above) | New issuance or renewal of an ordinary passport for individuals 21 years and older. | ||||
| Passport Replacement | Replaces a passport due to damage, force majeure, or full pages. | ||||
| Issuance of a Lost/Damaged Passport | Issuance of a passport that has been lost or damaged. | ||||
| Issuance of a Family Book/Additional Copy/Damaged | Issuance of a family book, additional copy, or replacement for a damaged one. | ||||
| Naturalisation | Naturalisation application. | ||||
| Naturalisation by Dependency Notice | Notice regarding naturalisation by dependency. | ||||
| Citizenship Recovery | Recovery of citizenship. | ||||
| Identity Card Services | |||||
| Statistical Statement | Provides a statistical statement. | ||||
| Issuance/Renewal of the Identity Card for All Ages for Citizens and Citizens of the GCC Countries | Issuance or renewal of an identity card for citizens and GCC nationals of all ages. | ||||
| Issuance/Renewal of the Identity Card for All Ages for Residents | Issuance or renewal of an identity card for residents of all ages. | ||||
| Issuance/Renewal of the Identity Card for All Businesses for Citizens for a Period of 10 Years | Issuance or renewal of an identity card for business-related citizens, valid for 10 years. | ||||
| Issuance of a Lost or Damaged Identity Card for All Ages of Citizens, Citizens of the GCC and Residents for the Same Period Remaining for the Validity of the Lost or Damaged Card | Issuance of a replacement identity card for lost or damaged cards for citizens, GCC nationals, and residents, with the same remaining validity. | ||||
| Request a Service to Provide Mobile Registration for Members of the Same Family for One Day | Mobile registration service for family members for one day. | ||||
| Issuance and Renewal of the Identity Card for All Ages for Citizens and Citizens of the GCC and for Residents Without Obtaining a Prior Appointment (Urgent Service) | Urgent issuance or renewal of an identity card for citizens, GCC nationals, and residents without a prior appointment. | ||||
| Amending the Basic Data of the Valid Identity Card and Issuing a New Card With the Same Remaining Period | Amends basic data on a valid identity card and issues a new card with the same remaining validity. | ||||
| Administrative Services | |||||
| A Guarantor File of a Citizen/Citizen of the GCC | Creates a guarantor file for a citizen or GCC national. | ||||
| Foreign Guarantor File | Creates a guarantor file for a foreign national. | ||||
| Cancellation or Modification of Guarantor File Information | Cancels or modifies information in a guarantor file. | ||||
| To Whom It May Concern Certificate With Foreigners Disclosure for a Citizen, Foreigner, or Companies | Issues a "To Whom It May Concern" certificate with foreigners disclosure for citizens, foreigners, or companies. | ||||
| Passenger Entry/Exit Movement Detection | Detects passenger entry/exit movements. | ||||
| Request a Copy of a Document | Requests a copy of a document. | ||||
| Depositing and Redeeming Financial Guarantees in Banks | Manages the deposit and redemption of financial guarantees in banks. | ||||
| Smart Services | Provides various smart services. |