How to check your Emirates ID status
The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) allows residents in the UAE to check the status of Emirates ID renewals, replacements or new applications. Here’s how you can check your Emirates ID status online in the UAE.
HOW TO CHECK YOUR EMIRATES ID STATUS IN THE UAE
An Emirates ID is essential for many government processes, such as registering an Ejari when renting a villa in Dubai or apartment in Dubai. Here is how you can check your Emirates ID card status online via the ICA’s website:
Step 1: Visit the ID Card Status page on the ICP website
Step 2: On the home page, enter your PRAN (application number) or IDN number in the slot and click on ‘check’
The PRAN number is available on your Emirates ID application form, whereas the IDN number is the actual Emirates ID card number.
Once you’ve entered your relevant details and clicked the arrow to proceed, the website will display details about your application status. This information includes the application type, your application number, ID number, current status and the next steps to be followed.
The status could be pending, which means your application is under process. Approved means your card is ready for printing. Whereas, issued status means you can collect it. If the application status is rejected, further actions to be taken for resolution or reapplication would be outlined. This is the process for Emirates ID status check online.
APPLICATION LOG HISTORY
Users can also view a complete timeline of their Emirates ID application using the on-screen ‘Application History Log’. This includes:
- Date of application submission
- The date on which the application was sent for printing
- Date of information verification
- The date on which the card was printed
- The date on which the card was sent to the post office to be dispatched
CHECK EMIRATES ID STATUS WITH YOUR PHONE
Wondering how to check Emirates ID status via your phone? Call 600-522-222 and choose your preferred language, Arabic or English. The agent will ask your PRAN/IDN number, date of birth and name. Once the identification process is complete, you will be informed about your UAE Emirates ID card status.
FAQS
HOW TO CHECK STATUS OF EMIRATES ID?
As discussed, status can be checked online or on the phone. The process is simple to follow.
HOW TO UPDATE DETAILS ON ID CARD?
Wish to update your contact number? Here is the process to change mobile number on your ID card. Similarly, you can change your picture on the ID card.
HOW CAN I CONTACT THE ICP FOR QUERIES, ASSISTANCE AND COMPLAINTS REGARDING ID CARD STATUS?
Residents can contact ICP customer representatives at 600-522-222 should they have any queries. Customers can also get their questions answered by using the ‘Ask Hamad’ chatbot service available on the ICP website.
WHAT ARE THE CHARGES FOR AN EMIRATES ID APPLICATION CHECK?
Since it is a free service, you won’t be charged anything for the status check.
WHAT IS THE PROCESS TO GET A REPLACEMENT EMIRATES ID CARD?
Are you unable to locate your Emirates ID card? Read our blog on getting a replacement Emirates ID card to find out what you need to do next.
This concludes our guide on how to check the application status of an ID card in the UAE! We hope you find it helpful. Residents can also read the guide on the UAE visa confirmation online. If you’re new to the country, you might want to check out the laws for expats in the UAE.
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