How do I get an Emirates ID?

You can apply through ICP Smart Services, the UAEICP app or an accredited typing centre. You'll generally need your passport, a recent photograph meeting ICP's standards and the residency-related documents requested for your application. Additional documents may be needed for dependants.

First-time applicants aged 15 and above must attend an ICP centre for fingerprints and signature collection. Follow your appointment instructions and bring the documents specified. Your residency medical fitness examination, where required, is a separate step—your biometrics appointment does not replace it.

Before submission, check that your name, passport details, mobile number and delivery address are correct. Fees depend on your category and residency duration, so confirm the total through your application channel. Keep your application number, which you can use on the ICP status checker. Once the requirements are completed and the card is issued, follow the delivery instructions.