- The Emirates ID is a mandatory, government-issued smart identity card for all UAE citizens and residents, managed by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP). It serves as official legal identification, an access key to government and private services, and a residency proof at UAE airports.
Key Features & Uses
- Contains a unique 15-digit ID number, personal details, and a smart microchip storing biometric data (fingerprints and photo).
- Required for opening bank accounts, getting medical care, signing utility contracts, and passing through airport smart gates.
- Must be carried by all citizens and residents at all times.
- Application & Renewal
- New Applications: Require your original passport, valid visa or entry permit, and a photo with a white background. Applicants aged 15 and above must complete fingerprint biometrics at an ICP center.
- Renewal Rules: Citizens and residents can now renew their ID cards up to one year before the expiry date. Renewing more than 30 days past expiry incurs a late fine of AED 20 per day (up to AED 1,000).
- Application Tracking: You can check your printing and delivery progress directly through the ICP ID Card Status tool.
- If you want, let me know:
- Are you applying for a new ID, renewing, or replacing a lost card?
- Do you need help finding a local typing center or checking your application status
Required Documents by Applicant Type- Expatriate Residents (New Application):
- Original passport with valid UAE residence visa or entry permit
- Passport and visa copies
- Recent photograph with a white background matching ICP standards
- Medical fitness certificate (for employment visas)
Children Under 15:- Original birth certificate
- Parents' original Emirates ID and passport copies
- Recent personal photo (fingerprints are not required for children under 15)
AE Nationals:- Original Family Book (Khulasat Al Qaid)
- Original passport
- Recent photograph
Emirates ID Renewal:- Current valid passport and renewed UAE residence visa
- Existing Emirates ID card
- Recent photo if requested by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICP)
If you want, let me know:- Is this a new application, renewal, or replacement for a lost/damaged card?
- What is your residency category (employee, investor, dependent, or UAE national)?
I can provide the exact fees and step-by-step instructions for your situation.
- Original passport with valid UAE residence visa or entry permit
- Passport and visa copies
- Recent photograph with a white background matching ICP standards
- Medical fitness certificate (for employment visas)
- Original birth certificate
- Parents' original Emirates ID and passport copies
- Recent personal photo (fingerprints are not required for children under 15)
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