Applying For Emirates ID As An Expat, UAE National And GCC National

HOW TO APPLY FOR A NEW EMIRATES ID CARD?

Here is a comprehensive guide to applying for Emirates ID for expats, UAE Nationals and GCC Nationals:

WHERE CAN EXPATS APPLY FOR A NEW EMIRATES ID?

Sponsoring companies can apply for Emirates IDs for non-GCC nationals. UAE-approved typing centers accept expat applicants. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) website allows Emirates ID applications. You’ll receive an SMS with the EIDA office’s time and location after submitting the form.

The ICP website or Smart App lets expats apply for Emirates IDs for their spouses and children. This can only be done if a typing center issues their Emirates ID.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR EMIRATES ID APPLICATION FOR EXPATS

Below are the documents needed to apply for Emirates ID for expats:

• Original passport
• Original valid residency or entry permit

For Emirates ID applications for newborns or those under the age of 15, the following documents are also required:

• Personal photo with white background
• Original birth certificate or father’s passport or Emirates ID
• Passport and visa of the sponsor of the applicant (only for newborns)
• Once you have submitted the application, a receipt would be handed to you.

EMIRATES ID APPLICATION FEES FOR EXPATS

Expat Emirates ID application fees vary by card validity. Annual fees are AED 100. Typing offices and smart apps will charge extra. Emirates ID card application costs are listed here.

TYPING CENTRE
Extra Charges: AED 30

ICP WEBSITE
Service Charges: AED 40

EMIRATES ID APPLICATION PROCESS FOR EXPATS

Below is the procedure to apply for a new Emirates ID for expats through a typing centre:

• Visit an approved typing centre to have your new Emirates ID application form filled out. Make sure to have the necessary documents listed with you, and once the application is completed, pay the appropriate fees.
• You will receive an SMS confirming that your application has been received. The message will also inform you of the EIDA office you need to visit to complete the process, including taking biometrics and the official photograph.
• Once these procedures are completed, your application will be processed. You will receive an account number through SMS for tracking your Emirates ID application status through the ICP website.
• Emirates Post will send you an SMS five working days after your residency visa is stamped to collect your card. To get your new UAE identity card, visit the post office listed in your application. Your card will be returned and canceled after 90 days.

Instead of visiting the typing center, you must fill out and pay for an Emirates ID for your dependents online through the ICP website or Smart App. After that, repeat the process.

WHERE CAN UAE NATIONALS APPLY FOR A NEW EMIRATES ID?

UAE nationals can apply for their ID card through the main Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship website or an approved typing centre.

DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY FOR EMIRATES ID

For UAE Nationals, the Emirates ID application documents are as follows:

• Original Family Book (in case of newborn application, make sure the child is added to the family book) (Only required when applying through a typing centre)
• Original passport

For Emirates ID applications for newborns or those under the age of 15, the following documents are also required:

• Personal photo with white background
• Original birth certificate OR father’s passport or Emirates ID
• Population Register ID Number (only for newborn applications)

EMIRATES ID APPLICATION FEES FOR UAE NATIONALS

Are you looking for fees for the Emirates ID application for UAE Nationals? Emirates ID cost will depend on the length of validity, which applicants can choose between five or ten years and the application mode. The Emirates ID fee for five years card is AED 170.

PROCESS TO APPLY FOR EMIRATES ID FOR UAE NATIONALS

The application process for Emirates ID for UAE Nationals is quite simple. Here’s an outline for applying through the ICP website or typing centre:

• Submit the application via the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) website or an approved typing centre with the necessary documents. Pay the appropriate fees for the length of validity chosen.
• You will receive an SMS informing you that your application has been received. It will also notify you of the EIDA office you need to visit to complete the process, including taking biometrics and the official photograph.
• Once these procedures are completed, you will receive an account number through SMS, which you can use to track your Emirates ID application status through the ICP website.
• Emirates Post will send you an SMS five working days after your residency visa is stamped to collect your card. To get your new UAE identity card, visit the post office listed in your application. Your card will be returned and canceled after 90 days.

Newborn UAE Nationals must be enrolled in the Population Register and the family book to get an Emirates ID. The infant will acquire its Emirates ID number then. Parents can renew the ID card for the newborn.

WHERE CAN GCC NATIONALS APPLY FOR A NEW EMIRATES ID?

GCC Nationals can apply for a new Emirates ID via the ICP website or approved typing centres.

DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR EMIRATES ID APPLICATION FOR GCC NATIONALS

When applying for a new Emirates ID card for GCC Nationals, applicants will need the following documents:

• Original passport
• Original Valid GCC ID Card
• Proof of residency in the UAE (such as a valid trade license, certificate to prove the applicant is studying in the UAE, employment certificate or attested employment agreement) (For children, the relevant parents’ documents can be used)

Documents needed for Emirates ID applications for newborns or those under the age of 15 are:

• Personal photo with white background
• Original birth certificate OR father’s passport or Emirates ID

APPLICATION COST FOR EMIRATES ID FOR GCC NATIONALS

GCC Nationals are issued a 5-year Emirates ID, which has the same application fee as UAE Nationals.

APPLICATION PROCESS FOR AN EMIRATES ID FOR GCC NATIONALS

The Emirates ID application procedure for GCC Nationals is the same as for UAE Nationals.

WHERE CAN YOU FIND THE TYPING CENTRES AND FAIC CENTRES?

The list of approved Emirates ID typing centres and ICP service centres, which is the Emirates ID Authority, in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other emirates, can be found on the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security website.