4 million cards issued last year

Handing over the "ID" is mandatory in the event of cancellation of residency or change of work sponsorship

Identity continues its efforts in issuing ID cards quickly.

From the source

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship issued four million and 670 thousand and 309 identity cards during the past year, compared to four million and 500 thousand and 680 cards in 2018, while 899 thousand and 989 new identity cards were issued during the first and second quarters of this year, according to the data available on the authority’s website .

The official portal of the UAE government stated that residents wishing to cancel their residency visa in the country for the purpose of leaving the country, or changing employment sponsorship, must submit their ID cards to the General Administration of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in the concerned emirate, which in turn submits the identity card to the Federal Authority For the identity and nationality that originally issued it.

Obtaining the Emirates ID card is compulsory for all residents of the UAE, including Emiratis, citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and expatriates residing in the country, and any person included in the scope of one of these categories is required to apply for an ID card from the Federal Authority for Identity and Nationality, and to renew it When it expires.

She stated that the ID card must be renewed within thirty days of its expiration date, and in the event that it is not renewed, a delay fine will be imposed at the rate of 20 dirhams per day, with a maximum of 1000 dirhams per month, and after the expiration date of the identity card, customers must go to submit a renewal request, as the Federal Authority For identity and citizenship by sending a notification via text message before the card expires.

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship has allowed a citizen customer to apply for renewal of the ID card six months before its expiration date, as for expatriates residing in the UAE, they can only renew the ID card when renewing the validity of the existing residence visa, or when it is re-issued.

In the event of loss, theft, or damage to the identity card, the owner of it must refer directly to the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship and request the issuance of a replacement for the lost / or damaged one.

The official portal of the UAE government noted that it is not permissible for institutions or companies to seize the Emirates ID cards of their employees, customers or visitors, and it is not permissible to pledge or seize the ID card with any party except based on a decision or a court ruling issued by a competent court.

In the event that the ID card is seized in ways that violate the law, the injured party must return to the judicial authorities.

6 uses of identity

- Proving the identity of the individual and providing accurate personal data about him.

Obtaining government services in the UAE.

Participate in voting in the Federal National Council elections.

A travel document for Emirati citizens traveling to the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Transit through electronic gates (eGates) at the country's airports.

Pay in a certain number of banks and services.

Inquire about an ID card request

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship provides, on its website, a service that enables customers to follow the status of the application for an ID card, whether it is a renewal, replacement or new card issuance for the first time.

The authority provides an urgent service for issuing an ID card, and delivering it within a maximum of 24 hours, in return for collecting the required service fee, in addition to the immediate service fee, and this service is available to citizens and residents of the Gulf Cooperation Council of all age groups, when: First time registration, renewal Expired cards, replacement of lost or damaged cards.

For residents of the Emirates - except for the children of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries - the urgent service is limited to “Fawri” in the case of obtaining a replacement for a lost or damaged ID card only. Obtaining it requires the presentation of the original valid passport, and that the residence is also valid, as its procedures include re-entry. Fingerprint and personal photo capture.

• 899 thousand and 989 new identity cards were issued during the first and second quarters.

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