UAE citizens and residents both needs to
obtain an Emirates ID in-order to live or work in the country; we have shared a short guide
on how to check Emirates ID status along with the importance and
benefits of resident identity card in UAE.
How to Check ID card Status:
UAE ID card status can be check through two ICA official channels previously known as EIDA (Emirates Identity Authority) or through ICA UAE app by linking UAE Pass.
1. ICA Website
2. ICA UAE Mobile App
Step 1: Click below website
link to redirect to the official page of federal authority for Identity and
citizenship, customs & port security to begin emirates id status check on both mobile and desktop.
link to redirect to the official page of federal authority for Identity and
citizenship, customs & port security to begin emirates id status check on both mobile and desktop.
Step 2: scroll down to
check application status and write your application number (PRAN) or emirates id
number (IDN) on the highlighted line and click on check button.
check application status and write your application number (PRAN) or emirates id
number (IDN) on the highlighted line and click on check button.
If the entered tracking number is correct, you
will see the ID status mentioning the details of your application
including:
will see the ID status mentioning the details of your application
including:
·
Application number
Application number
·
Application type
Application type
·
Emirates ID
Number
Emirates ID
Number
·
Current Status
Current Status
·
Next Step
Next Step
Modification or Amendment in ID:
If you found below details, it means their is a mistake in the id application form which must be amend and update by your company PRO or authorized typing agent. after amendment the application will be sent back to authorities to check and print.
Important Note:
· Applicants applied for new visa need to enter PRAN (application number).
· Applicants renewing or replacing cards will enter existing emirates ID number.
How to Find PRAN number?
Don’t know what is PRAN? It is an application
number written on the top of emirates ID registration form. Check out below
attached sample of emirates id application.
number written on the top of emirates ID registration form. Check out below
attached sample of emirates id application.
How many days does Emirates ID takes to print?
Usually it takes 2-3 weeks but if you have
applied urgent, it only takes 1 week to print. ICA will send an automatic
system generated message to the registered mobile number for the collection of
Emirates ID with post office name. If you are not authorized to check SMS you
can always track it online.
applied urgent, it only takes 1 week to print. ICA will send an automatic
system generated message to the registered mobile number for the collection of
Emirates ID with post office name. If you are not authorized to check SMS you
can always track it online.
Emirates ID online Service:
If you are not free to visit Emirates ID center, you can also apply for new ID card online through ICA website. Emirates ID renewal can also be done online.
New Link: Emirates ID status Check
Benefits of Emirates ID:
The Emirates ID also known as UAE resident
card is mandatory for both citizens and residents contain important information
including basic personal details with photo. It also contains the bio-metric
data on an electronic chip which can be track by authorities.
Check: Emirates ID Fines
card is mandatory for both citizens and residents contain important information
including basic personal details with photo. It also contains the bio-metric
data on an electronic chip which can be track by authorities.
Check: Emirates ID Fines
It is the mostly used thing in UAE daily-life
for government services and transactions such as internet, phone, utility
bills, vehicle registration, traffic fines, insurance purpose and it might take
place of debit cards or driving license in future.
for government services and transactions such as internet, phone, utility
bills, vehicle registration, traffic fines, insurance purpose and it might take
place of debit cards or driving license in future.
Some other benefits and features are:
·
It is finger
bio-metric smart card.
It is finger
bio-metric smart card.
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Can be used for
digital signature and authentication of certificates.
Can be used for
digital signature and authentication of certificates.
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Card chip is able
to store up to 32 thousand letters of information.
Card chip is able
to store up to 32 thousand letters of information.
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ID card Identification
and verification is as per international standard.
ID card Identification
and verification is as per international standard.
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It protects person’s
identity in UAE.
It protects person’s
identity in UAE.
·
Can be used in several
e-channels and e-services in UAE.
Can be used in several
e-channels and e-services in UAE.
·
It store
different applications data.
It store
different applications data.
·
Emirates id
prevents fraud and identity theft.
Emirates id
prevents fraud and identity theft.
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It can be print
for 2 and 3 years.
It can be print
for 2 and 3 years.
·
The identity
number contains 15 digits which are non-repeated.
The identity
number contains 15 digits which are non-repeated.
·
Emirates ID
status can be check online.
Emirates ID
status can be check online.