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How can I check if I have a COVID-19 violation on my Emirates ID?

UAE’s authorities have announced strict coronavirus regulations and fines

Published: October 11, 2020 18:14 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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If you have been fined for violating a COVID-19 restriction, how can you find out using your Emirates ID? — UAE's authorities have issued detailed guidelines on dos and dont's during COVID-19. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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The restrictions announced by authorities include various guidelines to ensure social distancing, strict monitoring of self-isolation procedures and mandatory COVID-19 tests in some cases. — Restrictions include fines for violating social distancing guidelines, not wearing a face mask in public places, failing to abide by quarantine requirements, among others. Image Credit: Antonin Kelian Kallouche/Gulf News

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A Gulf News reader wrote in, asking: “Where can I check if I have any fines on my Emirates ID regarding COVID-19 violations, as I might have not received an SMS?” — How can you check if a fine has been issued on your Emirates ID? Image Credit: Antonin Kelian Kallouche/Gulf News

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The UAE Public Prosecutor’s call centre – 800 99999 – guided callers to download the Abu Dhabi Police smart application in order to check if they have a violation on their Emirates ID. — The app provides information on violations that may have been issued on your Emirates ID. Image Credit: Antonin Kelian Kallouche/Gulf News

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This is applicable even if you are not an Abu Dhabi resident and have a visa issued from any other emirate in the UAE. — The service can be used by any UAE resident. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Abu Dhabi Police app. — How to use the Abu Dhabi police app to find out if you have been issued a COVID-19 related fine. Image Credit: Screenshot/Gulf News

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1. Download the Abu Dhabi Police app. 2. Register with the app using your Emirates ID. You will receive an OTP on the registered mobile number. 3. Select Fine Inquiry and choose ‘Inquiry by Emirates ID (Individual Fines)’ 4. Enter your Emirates ID number. — Steps to follow. Image Credit: Screenshot/Gulf News

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The app will then let you know if you have any fines related to COVID-19. — Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

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According to Dubai Police’s customer support hotline – 901 – you can check for COVID-19 related violations by using the Dubai Police smart app. — You can also use the Dubai Police app. Image Credit: Antonin Kelian Kallouche/Gulf News

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The app can be used by residents from across the UAE, not just Dubai visa holders. — Image Credit: Screenshot/Gulf News

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1. Download the Dubai Police app. 2. Select the ‘fine payment’ option, click ‘Search’. 3. Choose to inquire about your fine based on a ticket. 4. Select ‘Fine year’ as 2020 and in the ticket number enter your Emirates ID. Click ‘Done’. — How to use the Dubai Police app to check COVID-19 related violations. Image Credit: Screenshot/Gulf News

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Image Credit: Screenshot/Gulf News

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The app will then let you know if you have any fines related to COVID-19. To know more about the list of violations issued by the UAE Attorney-General, follow the link in the caption. — Read the list of fines here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1600078428656 Image Credit: Screenshot/Gulf News

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To find out how you can dispute a COVID-19 related fine or violation, read our detailed guide by following the link in the caption below. — Fined for a COVID-19 violation in UAE? Here is how you can file a dispute - https://gulfnews.com/1.1593936867222 Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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