Emirates ID Details, Procedure, Fees, Documents Required Guide

It is mandatory for all citizens and expatriate residents of the UAE to have an Emirates ID card. Emirates ID card is an electronic identification card issued by the Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA). It contains an electronic chip that stores vital information about the cardholder such as name, date of birth, nationality, marital status, photo, fingerprint data, electronic signature etc.

Soon, the EIDA would make the Emirates ID card mandatory to access government services. Already, several government departments have made the requirement of Emirates ID card mandatory for availing their services.

UAE nationals can use the Emirates ID card as a travel document to cross borders within the GCC countries. 

For more information, or help, you can directly contact us via ask hamad service or contact Emirates ID on 6005 30003 .




You need to fill up the application form. This can be done online through the EIDA's website or by visiting one of the authorised typing centres.

After the form is submitted, you will be called in to collect your biometric details. You will receive an SMS on the mobile number you provided informing you of the date, time and location of the Emirates ID registration centre you must visit for this purpose.

On the day of visit to the registration centre, citizens need to bring original family book or original passport. Residents need to bring original passport and residence or entry visa. All applicants must carry the registration forms.         

There are three high level steps to apply for a renewal of your Emirates ID card:

Typing centres will charge a fee of AED 30 for filling up and submitting the form.

EIDA would charge AED 100 towards issuance and renewal of ID card for UAE citizens and GCC nationals for five years and AED 100 for residents for each year of residence.

A cardholder must renew his Emirates ID card on expiry and must apply for another one in case of lost or stolen cards. In case of renewal, some applicants may be exempt from submitting their biometric details again. 

You can access the related eServices through this portal.

• Pin code and activation process – Emirates Identity Authority
• FAQs – Emirates Identity Authority
• Tweet EIDA for help – EIDA's twitter account 
• Bundled services related to life events – Emirates Identity Authority
• ID card holder's duties - Emirates Identity Authority
• Services for organisations - Emirates Identity Authority