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How to apply for an Emirates ID? What you need to know

How to apply for an Emirates ID? What you need to know
How to apply for an Emirates ID
ByKhaled Updated

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship in the Emirates has provided the Apply for a new ID card service through its official website or through its application that is compatible with Android and iPhone phones in addition to Huawei phones. Citizens and residents can also submit applications through customer happiness centers.

How to apply for an Emirates ID via ICP website

To apply for an Emirates ID via ICP website, Here’s what you need to do: [1]

  • Step 1: Go to Apply for a new ID card service “from here“.

How to apply for an Emirates ID via ICP website

  • Step 2: Read the details and then click on the Start Service icon.
  • Step 3: Log in to your user account with UAE PASS.

  • Step 4: Proceed to the Apply for a new ID card service from the electronic services.
  • Step 5: Follow the instructions to add the required data and upload attachments.
  • Step 6: Payment of service fees then Take Fingerprint & Signature.
  • Step 7: Issue residency for residents then receive ID Card.

How to apply for an Emirates ID via ICP app

To apply for an Emirates ID via ICP app, follow these simple steps:

  • Step 1: Download the ICP application from the following links:
    • Download ICP app for Android: “from here“.
    • Download ICP app for iPhone: “from here“.
    • Download ICP app for Huawei: “from here“.
  • Step 2: Run the application from the application list and then choose English.
  • Step 3: Agree to grant the permissions requested by the application.

How to apply for an Emirates ID via ICP app

  • Step 4: Log in to your user account with UAE PASS.
  • Step 5: Proceed to the Apply for a new ID card service from the electronic services.
  • Step 6: Follow the instructions to add the required data and upload attachments.
  • Step 7: Payment of service fees then Take Fingerprint & Signature.
  • Step 8: Issue residency for residents then receive ID Card.

How to apply for an Emirates ID via Customer Happiness Centers

You can apply for an Emirates ID card through the Customer Happiness Centers shown in the following table:

Center name Emirate Address
General Directorate Of Residency And Foreigners Affairs – Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi – Airport Street Passport Street – Nationality and Residency
General Directorate Of Residency And Foreigners Affairs – Al Dhafra Abu Dhabi Western Region – next to the Integrated Services Center (Tamm), Madinat Zayed Branch
Al Jazeera City Happiness Center Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi – Al Nahyan area – at Al Jazira Sports Club
Ghayathi Customer Happiness Office Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi – Western Region Integrated Services Center (TAMM) Ghayathi Branch
Dalma Customer Happiness Office Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi – Western Region – Integrated Services Center (TAMM) Dalma Branch
AlMarfa Customer Happiness Office Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi – Western Region – Integrated Services Center (TAMM) AlMarfa Branch
Alsela Customer Happiness Office Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi – Western Region – Integrated Services Center (TAMM) Alsela Branch
Al Barsha Customer Happiness Center Dubai Dubai – Al Barsha 3 district – near the Saudi German Hospital
Alyalyis Customer Happiness Center Dubai Dubai – Dubai Investments Park 2 – Al Yalayes Center for Governmental Services – First Floor
Al Baraha Customer Happiness Office Dubai Dubai – Deira – Al Baraha Smart Medical Fitness Center for Residency
Hatta Customer Happiness Office Dubai Dubai – Hatta – in the building of the Department of Naturalization and Residence
General Directorate Of Residency And Foreigners Affairs – Sharjah Sharjah Sharjah – Airport Street – Bridge No. 6 – Al Rahmaniya area – next to government departments
Sharjah Customer Happiness Center Sharjah Sharjah – Al Rahmaniya area – Airport Street – near bridge No. 6
Al Dhaid Customer Happiness Center Sharjah Sharjah – Al Dhaid Region – Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building
Al Ghubaiba Customer Happiness Center Sharjah Sharjah – Al Ghubaiba area – in the Al Ghubaiba Preventive Medical Center
General Directorate Of Residency And Foreigners Affairs – Ajman Ajman Ajman – Al Jurf area – University Street – Ajman Customer Happiness Center
Ajman Customer Happiness Center Ajman Ajman – Al Jurf – behind the courthouse
General Directorate Of Residency And Foreigners Affairs – Umm Al Quwain Umm Al Quwain Umm Al Quwain – Ramla area – next to the Civil Defense building
Falaj Al Mualla Customer Happiness Office Umm Al Quwain Umm Al Quwain – Falaj Al Mualla – Governmental Departments Complex
General Directorate Of Residency And Foreigners Affairs – Ras Al Khaimah Ras Al Khaimah Ras Al Khaimah – Al Mamoura area – General Administration of Residency and Foreigners Affairs building
Ras Al Khaimah Customer Happiness Center Ras Al Khaimah Ras Al Khaimah – Al Dhait area – behind the Traffic and Licensing Department
General Directorate Of Residency And Foreigners Affairs – Fujairah Fujairah Fujairah – Merashid District – Al Sharqi Street – next to Emirates Post
Fujairah Customer Happiness Center Fujairah Fujairah – Sakamkam area – Sakamkam Street – next to Saint Mary’s School

How to apply for an Emirates ID via Typing Centers

You can apply for an Emirates ID card through the Typing Centers shown in the following table:

Office Name Emirate Tell Working Hours From Working Hours To
ME SERVICES L.L.C Abu Dhabi 97124978888 7:30 AM 7:30 PM
AL TAWAKKAL TYPING BRANCH 1 Abu Dhabi 97124484463 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
AL LAASEQ TYPING Abu Dhabi 97122154555 9:00 AM 1:00 PM
QIMAT ALRYADA TYPING Abu Dhabi 97125533958 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
AHL ALMAHABA FOR TYPING AND PHOTOCOPYING SERVICES Abu Dhabi 97128782005 8:00 AM 9:00 PM
AL GHARBIYYA TYPEWRITING & PHOTOCOPYING Abu Dhabi 97128724404 7:30 AM 3:00 PM
MARHABA TYPING OFFICE Al Ain 97137515172 8:00 AM 10:30 PM
OASIS COPYING TYPING CENTRE Al Ain 97137229747 8:00 AM 11:00 PM
THE GREEN FILE TYPING & PHOTOCOPY OFFICE Al Ain 97137815407 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
ALREAYA SERVICES CENTER Al Ain 97131111111 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
U A E 21 BUSINESSMEN SERVICES L.L.C Dubai 97143973153 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
PREMIUM BUSINESSMEN SERVICES L.L.C Dubai 97145264457 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
IMMIGRATION CENTER  TYPING AND BUSINESS MEN SERVICES Dubai 97142576300 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
DUBAI INTNL -FINANCIAL CENTRE Dubai 97143622222 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
NAJAMAT AL FALLAH TYPING & PHOTOCOPYING Sharjah 97165435771 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
AL TAISEER BUSINESSMEN SERVICES Sharjah 97165251111 8:00 AM 10:00 PM
EMITAC BUSINESSMEN SERVICES CENTER L.L.C Sharjah 97165374779 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
AL SAMHA BUSINESS MEN SERVICES Sharjah 97165288433 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
INJAZ AL KHOOR BUSINESS MEN SERVICES Sharjah 97192379777 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
AL RUZIN AL LAMA DOCUMENTS TYPING AND COPYING Sharjah 97123418666 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
AL MADINAH DOCUMENTS TYPING & COPYING Sharjah 97192389360 11:00 AM 10:00 PM
TATWEER BUSINESS MAN SERVICES L.L.C Ajman 97167488100 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
AL HAJIS BUSINESS MAN SERVICES Ajman 97167011222 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
MONALIZA DOMESTIC WORKERS SERVICES CENTER Ajman 97167433447 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
E Q C GOVERMENT ENTERPRISES TRANSACTIONS CLEARING L.L.C Ajman 97167444407 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
ALSABEEL TYPING CENTRE Umm Al Quwain 97167663453 8:00 AM 10:00 PM
SMART SERVICE CLEARING CENTER Umm Al Quwain 97143459302 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
QUALITY 2 DOMESTIC WORKERS SERVICES Umm Al Quwain 97167672275 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
SHAMAL TYPING & DOCUMENTS CLEARING Ras al Khaimah 97172226536 8:00 AM 10.30 pm
TARABOT FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS SERVICES Ras al Khaimah 97172210717 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
ALSAFEER TYPING AND DECUMENTS CLEARING Ras al Khaimah 97179932172 8.00 am 11.00 pm
ALSEER CLEARING DOCUMENTS Ras al Khaimah 97172283644 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
ALMUSTNAD BUSINESSMEN SERVICE Fujairah 97199917899 8:00 AM 9:00 PM
AL DHANHANI DOMESTIC WORK SERVIES Fujairah 97192226338 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
EAST COAST BUSINESS SERVICES CENTER Fujairah 97192222659 8:00 AM 8:00 PM

Emirates ID Application Fees

The following table shows the Emirates ID Application fees:

Item Category Fee value
5-year ID card issuance fees UAE Citizen 100 UAE Dirham
10-year ID card issuance fees UAE Citizen 200 UAE Dirham
Electronic service fees UAE Citizen 50 UAE Dirham
Typing office fees UAE Citizen 30 UAE Dirham
5-year ID card issuance fees UAE Citizen 100 UAE Dirham
Electronic service fees GCC Citizen 150 UAE Dirham
Typing office fees GCC Citizen 30 UAE Dirham
Urgent service fees through customer happiness centers GCC Citizen 150 UAE Dirham
5-year ID card issuance fees GCC Citizen 100 UAE Dirham
Electronic service fees Non-GCC Resident 150 UAE Dirham
Typing office fees Non-GCC Resident 30 UAE Dirham
Urgent service fees through customer happiness centers Non-GCC Resident 150 UAE Dirham

Required Documents to apply for an Emirates ID Card

The following table shows the Emirates ID Application Requirements:

Category Requirements
UAE Citizen
  • Personal photo 4.5cmx3.5 cm with a white background for all age groups.
GCC Citizen
  • A valid passport
  • A GCC ID card that is valid for those who are over 21 years old>
  • A GCC ID card that is valid for one of the parents for those who are under 21 years old.
  • A personal photo 4.5cmx3.5 cm with a white background for all age groups.
  • Original birth certificate, passport of one of the parents or Emirates ID for those under 15 years old.
  • The original of the agency certificate for the person acting on behalf of the customer in the event that the person concerned was not present and the application was submitted by a third party
  • Show one of the documents below to prove residency within the country:
    • Original document proving kinship with a citizen up to the third degree, such as family book, birth certificate or marriage contract. And the like.
    • Original identification documents of the citizen, such as family book, passport, or identity card.
  • The original valid trade license.
  • The original ownership of a residential or commercial property.
  • The original certificate of continuity of study from one of the schools, colleges or universities accredited in the country.
  • The original work certificate issued by one of the government institutions in the country for workers in the government sector.
  • A work contract certified by the Ministry of Emiratisation and Human Resources for workers in the private sector.
  • Proof of the customer’s residence for the children by one of the documents described above belonging to him, one of the parents.
Non-GCC Resident
  • A permit to issue a valid residence permit, a residence origin under renewal procedures, or a valid residence permit for those who did not issue an identity card when issuing the residence permit.
  • A personal photo 4.5cmx3.5 cm with a white background for all age groups.
  • Original birth certificate, passport of one of the parents or Emirates ID for those under 15 years old.
  • The original of the agency certificate for the person acting on behalf of the customer in the event that the person concerned is not present and the application is submitted by other party.

Apply for an Emirates ID link

You can go to the Apply for a new ID card service via the link icp.gov.ae directly, It is one of the services that require login to benefit from it.

Conclusion

Apply for a new ID card by both citizens and residents, in order to obtain a valid ID card that includes all the basic personal information about its holder. Applications for the card are made through the ICP website or through customer happiness centers.

Questions & Answers

How can I get my Emirates ID online?

You can get Emirates ID online through the official ICP website.

How many days will it take to get Emirates ID?

The Emirates ID card issuance process takes 5 days or less.

How much is Emirates ID fee for 3 years?

The Emirates ID card cannot be issued for a period of 3 years, but it can be issued for 5 years at a value of 100 Emirati dirhams.

How to get UAE ID?

UAE ID is obtained through ICP after submitting applications through the official website or through customer happiness centers and typing offices.

How much does it cost to apply for Emirates residency?

The cost of issuing an Emirates ID card for residents is 100 UAE dirhams.

How long does it take to issue an Emirates ID online?

It takes 5 working days to issue the Emirates ID online through electronic channels.

Is the Emirates ID card the same as the visa?

No, the Emirates ID card is different from the Visa card that is used for payment.

Can the Emirates ID be issued through Typing Centers?

Yes, the Emirates ID can be issued through Typing Centers spread across the Emirates.

Can the Emirates ID be obtained through customer happiness centers?

Yes, the Emirates ID can be obtained through customer happiness centers for both citizens and residents.

What are the electronic channels available to obtain an Emirates ID?

The Emirates ID can be obtained electronically through the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship application or through the authority’s official website on the Internet.

How much does it cost to obtain an Emirates ID for an Emirati citizen?

The fee for obtaining an Emirates ID for an Emirati citizen is 100 dirhams.

What are the fees for obtaining an Emirates ID for citizens of the Gulf countries?

GCC citizens can issue an Emirates ID for a fee of AED 100.

How much is the fee for issuing an Emirates ID for foreigners?

The fee for issuing an Emirates ID for foreigners is AED 100.

Can the Emirates ID be issued to those under 15 years of age?

Yes, the Emirates ID can be issued to those under 15 years of age after fulfilling the prescribed conditions.

How much is the urgent service fee for issuing an Emirates ID?

The urgent service fee for issuing an Emirates ID is AED 150.

Is a birth certificate a requirement for obtaining an Emirates ID?

Yes, a birth certificate is a requirement for obtaining an Emirates ID for both foreigners and citizens of the Gulf countries.

How to pay the Emirates ID card issuance fees?

The Emirates ID card issuance fees are paid through bank cards or other payment cards approved in the UAE.

Can the Emirates ID card issuance fee be refunded?

No, the Emirates ID card issuance fee cannot be refunded once paid.

How to inquire about the Emirates ID issuance transaction?

The Emirates ID issuance transaction inquiry is made through the beneficiary’s account on the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship website or by contacting the Authority through the approved channels.

Is ID card mandatory in UAE?

Yes, ID card is mandatory in the UAE for all age groups.

References

[1]icp.gov.aeApply for a new ID card18 Nov 2024
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