All about Fawri – How to get your Emirates ID in 24 hours
The Emirates ID is an identity card issued by the UAE government to its citizens and residents. It is mandatory for both UAE citizens and residents to register for an Emirates ID and carry it with them at all times.
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) provides a service called ‘Fawri’ to speed up the process of getting an Emirates ID. The innovative system allows individuals to obtain the card within 24 hours of application. Let’s dive into the essentials of this service and how you can access it.
What is FAWRI?
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) offers an urgent service to obtain the Emirates ID within 24 hours. The popular service is known as ‘Fawri’ – which means ‘speedy’ in Arabic – and is available with an additional urgent service fee added to the regular fee of getting an Emirates ID.
UAE Citizens and GCC Nationals (officially) residing in the UAE can use Fawri for:
- First-time registration for Emirates ID
- Renewal of expired cards
- Lost or damaged cards
Non-GCC Nationals who are existing UAE residents can use the Fawri service to replace their lost or damaged Emirates IDs. Registration for new Emirates IDs and renewals require obtaining a UAE residence visa, which is a separate process.
How to access the Fawri service?
To obtain your Emirates ID using the Fawri service, you should visit one of the Customer Happiness Centres in person. You’ll find ICP Customer Happiness Centres in the following locations:
- Abu Dhabi: Al Jazeera and Khalifa City
- Dubai: Al Barsha, Al Rashidiya and Karama
- Western Region: next to the Integrated Services Center (Tamm), Madinat Zayed Branch
- Al Ain: Al-Qu`a Customer Service Center, Al-Ain Municipality
- Sharjah: Al Dhaid Region – Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building | Al Rahmaniya area – Airport Street – near bridge No. 6
- Ajman: Al Jurf
- Fujairah: Sakamkam area, Sakamkam Street – next to Saint Mary’s School
- Ras Al Khaimah: Al Dhait area, behind the Traffic and Licensing Department
- Umm Al Quwain: Umm Al Quwain Centre, Ramla area – next to the Civil Defense building
Visiting these ICP customer happiness centres does not require any prior bookings – so you can walk in anytime during working hours. You should carry the following documents to submit:
- UAE Nationals: Original valid passport or family book
- GCC Nationals: Documents proving UAE residency
- UAE Residents: Original valid passport with the stamped (valid) residency permit
After you’ve submitted your documents, you will receive an SMS from ICP about the status of your application and the expected delivery date.
Emirates Post will then contact you regarding the ID card’s delivery to your location – typically on your WhatsApp number.
In most cases, an Emirates ID card will be issued within 48 hours of application submission. With Fawri Emirates ID, you’ll receive the card within 24 hours of application.
Cost of the Fawri service
Along with the regular fee to renew your Emirates ID, you will have to pay an additional urgent service fee to get your Emirates ID in 24 hours.
The cost for availing the Fawri service, along with a breakdown of related costs, is as follows:
UAE Nationals: AED 100 for a card valid for five years | AED 200 for a card valid for ten years | AED 50 service fee | AED 30 typing centre fee | AED 150: urgent service fee
GCC Nationals: AED 100 for a card valid for five years | AED 150 service fee | AED 30 typing centre fee | AED 150 urgent service fee
UAE Residents: AED 100 (depending on the number of years) | AED 50 service fee | AED 150 service fee | AED 30 typing centre fee | AED 150 urgent fee
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get a digital Emirates ID while you wait for your new card?
You can access a digital version of your Emirates ID on both the UAE Pass app and the ICP app.
You can also generate a QR code from the UAE ICP app that can be used for transactions that require your Emirates ID.
How can I renew my Emirates ID in Dubai?
You can visit either one of the many Dubai Customer Happiness Centers, Federal Authority For Identity and Citizenship (ICP) service centres, or a typing centre in Dubai to renew your Emirates ID. Check out our complete guide to renewing your Emirates ID in Dubai to get all the details.
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