Emirates ID is a biometric identity card for UAE citizens and residents. The Office of Identity Identification, Citizenship, Customs and Postal Security (ICP) issues a plastic smart card. The information chip stores encrypted information with fingerprints and a digital signature. The card contains a 15-digit identification number.
Why do I need an Emirates ID?
The main task of IDI is to establish the identity of a person. Upon entering the country, he determines a residence permit in the emirates, since 2023, the usual paper inserts for a resident visa are not issued. In addition, the card is required for contacting government agencies and municipal services of the United Arab Emirates:
- conduct a real estate transaction with TITLE DEED registration;
- rent in Dubai with registration in EJARI;
- connect utilities in the DEVA system in Dubai (DEVA);
- to issue an electronic power of attorney online;
- any banking transactions;
- getting driving liscence;
- getting medical care;
- employment and training.
A package of documents for obtaining
- visa.
- Passport.
- Photo for documents.
- Real estate purchase and sale/lease agreement.
How to get Emirates ID in 6 steps
- Contact the accreditation center or submit an application online on the ICP electronic resources.
- Within two weeks, receive a message to the specified communication method (phone, e-mail address), where the date and place of registration will be indicated.
- Pay the fee within 200 dirhams.
- To undergo a free medical examination for the absence of HIV and tuberculosis.
- To make fingerprints and retinal scans at a specialized ICP point.
- After receiving the notification, pick up the finished document.
The procedure lasts on average about two weeks. The status of the application is available for verification on the agency's website. The validity period of the Emirates ID is one year. An annual extension is required. In case of problems, you can call 600530003.
Make an Emirates ID in 1 day
In Dubai, it is possible to quickly issue, replace, and extend the Emirates ID for Emirati citizens within 24 hours in the FAWRI system. It is not available for foreigners. Only in case of loss of the document, the cost of reissue for loss is 150 AED.
