The Emirates ID, issued by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security (ICP), is mandatory for all UAE citizens and residents to acquire and carry with them at all times as per legal requirements.
Beyond serving as a mere identity card, your EID offers the convenience of accessing discounts, withdrawing funds, purchasing fuel, and more.
If your Emirates ID is lost, the initial step is to report the loss to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) and initiate the process of obtaining a replacement. Meanwhile, while your new Emirates ID is being printed, you can acquire a complimentary digital copy of it through either the ICP app, named ‘UAEICP’, or via the UAE Pass app. UAE Pass serves as a digital identity for citizens and residents across the nation.
How to get a digital Emirates ID..
You can get your digital Emirates ID via the following sources:
- UAE Pass app
- ICP mobile app or UAEICP
- QR Code
UAE Pass App
The UAE Pass app enables residents and citizens of the UAE to conveniently access various government services online, including bill payments, permit applications, and more. The UAE Pass app is available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. After downloading it from your preferred source, register on the app via your Emirates ID number.
Additionally, you can obtain an Emirates ID via the app by following these steps:
- Choose the category ‘Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security’.
- Select Emirates ID Card.
- Proceed to scan your face.
- Download the digital copy of your Emirates ID.
UAEICP app
This app grants access to public services and facilitates the downloading of a digital Emirates ID. To acquire it through the UAEICP app, simply follow these steps:
- Log in to the UAEICP app using your UAE Pass account.
- Navigate to the Emirates ID option on the app’s home page.
- Choose your name to view your ID.
- Download the PDF version directly onto your phone.
QR code
Using the UAEICP app, you can utilize a QR code feature to access your Emirates ID details. This QR code contains all the information from your physical Emirates ID, offering a convenient alternative to a PDF format. To access the QR code, follow these steps:
- Choose the Emirates ID QR Code option located on the app’s home page.
- Opt for personal information or mobile number (UAE Unified or Emirates ID number) for verification.
- If you don’t have a registered number, select the ‘Personal Information’ option and input the required details (e.g., passport type, mobile number).
- Upon successful submission of your details, you will receive a QR code.
Once these steps are completed, you’ll have a QR code ready to be scanned whenever necessary.
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