Where to Find Your Emirates ID Number?

Each citizen and resident of the United Arab Emirates has a unique ID number to distinguish him from others in all government services and procedures within the country. This number is always printed on the front of the ID card, and can be inquired about electronically.

Where to find Emirates ID number

Citizens and residents can easily find the Emirates ID number by looking at the front side that includes the personal photo on the card. The UAE PASS application or website can be used to obtain an electronic copy of the ID card and know its number after logging into the user account.

How to find Emirates ID number online

To find Emirates ID number online, follow these simple steps: ^[1]

• Step 1: Go to the UAE Pass website directly “from here“.

• Step 2: Click on the Login icon from the top left.
• Step 3: Type Emirates ID, email, or phone in the empty field.
• Step 4: Click on the Login icon.

• Step 5: Perform the verification required to proceed to the user account.
• Step 6: Click on the Documents option.
• Step 7: Click on the ID card from the bottom.
• Step 8: Click on the View Document icon.
• Step 9: View Emirates ID details to know its number.

How to find Emirates ID number via app

To find Emirates ID number via app, Here’s how you can do it:

• Step 1: Download the UAE PASS application from the following links:
  • Download UAE PASS app for Android: “from here“.
  • Download UAE PASS app for iPhone: “from here“.
• Step 4: Run the application and then choose English.

• Step 5: Log in to the user account on the application.
• Step 6: Click on the Documents option.
• Step 7: Click on the ID card from the bottom.
• Step 8: Click on the View Document icon.

• Step 9: View Emirates ID details to know its number.

How to find Emirates ID number when the card is lost

When you lose your Emirates ID card, you must submit a request to issue a new one to identify its number. In this case, citizens and residents can find out their ID number by visiting one of the approved Typing offices or Customer Happiness Centers or by applying for a new ID card that includes the number.

Find Emirates ID number when the card is lost through Typing offices

When you lose your Emirates ID card, you can visit one of the Typing offices shown in the following table to inquire about the ID number and complete the process of obtaining a replacement for the lost one:

Find Emirates ID number when the card is lost through customer happiness centers

When you lose your Emirates ID card, you can visit one of the customer happiness centers shown in the following table to inquire about the ID number and complete the process of obtaining a replacement for the lost one:

Find Emirates ID number when the card is lost by issuing a new card online

To Find Emirates ID number when the card is lost by issuing a new card online, Just follow these easy steps:

• Step 1: Go to Issue a Replacement for lost/damaged ID card service “from here“.

• 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 Issue a Replacement for lost/damaged 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.

Emirates ID number components

The Emirates ID number consists of 15 digits, the first 3 digits represent the ISO code for the UAE, while the next 4 digits indicate the year of birth of the ID holder, followed by 7 random digits, and finally there is one verification digit, and each citizen and resident has an ID number that is unique from others.

Emirates ID number change

The citizen or resident cannot change the Emirates ID number at all, but it is a fixed number even after changing the card, because it carries many numbers that cannot be changed, and it also refers to the individual who holds the Emirate nationality or residency to link him with all the services provided by the state.

Conclusion

It is necessary to know the Emirates ID number so that citizens and residents can access many electronic services via the Internet. This number can be seen on the ID card or through the UAE PASS application or website.