Every UAE resident is required to obtain an Emirates ID

Every UAE resident, regardless of age, is required to obtain an Emirates ID. The identity card should be renewed at the end of their stay. Emirates IDs are now officially recognized as residence documents for residents, replacing visa stickers stamped in passports.

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has started issuing a new generation of ID cards with advanced technical and technological features such as improved protection, higher chip capacity, and a non-touch data reading feature. A high-quality card has a long life.

As the Emirates ID is the most important document required for services and transactions in the public or private sector, residents should collect their IDs on time.

Some things to note for ID application. Check the shipping details mentioned in the application

Track application status on the ICP website or app. You can also track applications through your chosen courier company. ID card must be collected within 90 days to avoid reapplying for a replacement card.