How to check your Emirates ID status

• Checking Application Status
• Application History
• FAQs

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 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 ICA website

Step 2: 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.

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

FAQS

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE ICA FOR QUERIES, ASSISTANCE AND COMPLAINTS REGARDING EMIRATES ID STATUS?

Residents can contact ICA 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 ICA 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 Emirates ID in the UAE! We hope you find it helpful. Residents can also read the guide on checking their UAE visa status online. If you’re new to the country, you might want to check out the laws for expats in the UAE.