How to Get Emirates ID Card in Dubai

Instructions

• 1

  Fill e-form from the registered typing centers
  
  First of all you have to fill in the e-form by visiting your nearest authorized typing centre. Keeping your convenience in mind, about 104 registered typing centers are operating all across Dubai. Click here in order to find out about your nearest typing center. The registered typing centers in Dubai are fully equipped with all facilities and trained staff always available to help you at any point. Even then, if you find it difficult to visit the typing centers, then you can take advantage of their online facility as you are not supposed to attend to the typing center in person.
  
  Note: Make sure to fill the e-form correctly so that you can be called for the registration of the ID card. Any kind of wrong information will lead to cancellation of your request for the card.
• 2

  Documents you will need while filling the e-form
  
  Make sure to have the required documents in hand while filling the e-form from the registered typing centre. The detail of the required documents that you will be required while filling in the e-form at the typing centers is as given below:
  
  Required documents for UAE Nationals
  
  - Original family book
  - Original valid passport
  
  Required documents for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Nationals
  
  - Original valid passport
  - UAE residence document – containing your commercial license, valid employment certificate, certificate of dependency, school registration certificate, valid marriage contract or an employment card
  
  Required documents for UAE Residents
  
  - Residence or entry visa
  - Original valid passport
  
  Required documents for children below 15
  
  - Colored passport-size (4.5 x 3.5 cm) photo - with white background
  - Documents required for each group
• 3

  Wait until you receive SMS
  
  Once you fill the e-form successfully, you will receive an SMS regarding you appointment at the Service Point for the registration of the Emirates ID card. The SMS will contain the complete information, including the exact date, time and place of your appointment.
• 4

  Visit the Service Point / Registration Center stated in the SMS
  
  You have to visit the registration centre personally with your original passport in hand in order to finalize the registration procedure of the Emirates ID card, which comprises of fingerprinting, photographing and a retina scan. However, Customer / Applicant below 15 are not required at all to go to Emirates ID service point.
  
  Note: Make sure not to have henna tattoos (non-permanent image on the skin) or to wear colored contact lenses while visiting the ID service point. Both of the situations get in the way with the fingerprinting and retina scan respectively. Secondly, the candidates (residents) should not wear official uniform or the national dress of their country, instead wear casual clothing.
• 5

  Wait for your Emirates ID card
  
  After completing the registration process successfully, your Emirates ID card will then be delivered to you through Emirates Post. The applicant can look forward to it for three weeks. If you do not receive your ID card within 21 days, then simply call them at 600 530 003 or visit the official website.