Step by step process for National Identity Card in the UAE.
1. Book an online appointment or visit an EIDA service centre.
2. Before going for your appointment, fill up this online application form from EIDA website and take a printout, using only a laser printer. Or download the UAE EIDA Pre-registration Application download (3.5 mb zipped file) and fill it up offline. Another option is to visit any Emirates Post Office, purchase a special envelope for AED 40, fill up the form inside and submit to the post office. See media update
3. Visit the nearest EIDA service centre and pay the registration fee, while submitting your form.
4. Allow bio-metric and fingerprinting to be done and get your original documents scanned.
5. Congratulations. You will have your National ID card sent to you by Empost after 7-14 days.
Documents & fees
UAE Nationals: Original Family Book & Passport. AED 100
UAE Residents: Original passport. AED 100 per year of visa validity. Additional charges if purchasing form (AED 40) and for Empost delivery (AED 20)
Lost or damaged card: AED 300
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