- What is UAE Pass?
- UAE Pass Vs DubaiID and UAE SmartPass
- Registration
- Service Providers
- Kiosk Locations
- FAQs
With the UAE SmartPass set to expire by December 2020, all government services for residents can now be accessed via the UAE Pass. The official online system creates a national digital identity for each resident, which can be used to avail of a variety of government services, both federal and local through a single application. With the UAEPASS you will no longer need multiple usernames and passwords anymore.
Here’s what you need to know about the new UAEPASS.
WHAT IS THE UAEPASS?
Launched in 2018, the UAE Pass is a key element of the UAE’s long-term development strategies – the provision of sustainable infrastructure and environment in particular.
The UAEPASS, dubbed as the “First National Digital Identity” is a useful tool for remote identification for the use of online government services. This digital ID is single-handedly equivalent to the real identity of a person or entity in the UAE.
With the UAEPASS, residents will can use a single user account and password to access over 5,000 government e-services. This smart-access tool will soon replace the previously-used SmartPass and DubaiID solutions.
HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM THE DUBAIID AND THE SMARTPASS?
DubaiID was launched exclusively for Dubai residents by the Dubai Smart Government (DSG) and the Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA). Like the name suggests, it gave people a unified access for all eServices provided by the Dubai government through their computers or smartphones.
Just like the Dubai ID, residents of the capital city and the other Northern Emirates can use the UAE SmartPass for unified data entry for online government services. Along with a single account and password, it gave users the option to update their profiles, request a reset of the Emirates ID pin number and access a list of their previous transactions.
UAE Pass is a joint effort by Smart Dubai, Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) and the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority. This single login electronic signature is set to replace DubaiID and SmartPass solutions as a unified login credential for all online government transactions across the UAE, including the payment of utility bills and filing residence visa application. The electronic signature generated by your UAE Pass is legally valid for transactions and documentation across all emirates.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR UAE PASS
The UAE Pass registration is a two-phase process – an online registration and then a physical verification at a designated kiosk. To register for UAE Pass online, you need to:
- Download the UAE PASS application on your phone
- Scan your original Emirates ID to initiate the verification process
- Verify the information and set up a pin number (not to be shared with anyone)
- Head out to a UAE PASS kiosk near you for final verification.
- Insert your Emirates ID in the self-service machine and simply follow the instructions on the screen
- Scan your fingerprint to obtain your UAE PASS login credentials
UAE PASS SERVICE PROVIDERS
The UAE Pass application guarantees hassle-free access to local and federal digital services from more than 80 public and private entities available online on mobile applications and websites. Some of these service providers include:
- General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments
- Emirates Development Bank
- Emirates Post Group
- Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology
- Etisalat
- Federal Customs Authority
- Federal Electricity & Water Authority
- General Pension and Social Security Authority
- Federal Authority For Identity And Citizenship
- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation
- Ministry Of Climate Change and Environment
- Ministry of Health and Prevention
- Ministry of Interior
- Department of Economic Development (DED)
- Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)
- Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
- Dubai Land Department (DLD)
- Dubai Municipality
- Dubai Police
- Smart Dubai
- Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)
- Sharjah Airport International Free Zone
- Sharjah Municipality
- Social Services Department
- Ajman Department of Municipality & Planning
- Ajman Police General Headquarters
- Department of Tourism Development
- Ras Al Khaimah Police GHQ
- Umm Al Quwain Smart Government Department
- Fujairah Port
- Fujairah Police
- Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (TAMM)
UAE PASS KIOSK LOCATIONS IN DUBAI AND OTHER EMIRATES
You can find UAE Pass kiosks across the country at the following locations:
DUBAI | ABU DHABI | SHARJAH | AJMAN | RAK | UAQ | FUJAIRAH | AL AIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DUBAI Smart Dubai Government – Dubai Design District | ABU DHABI Al Safeer Center | SHARJAH Tasheel center Sharjah Samnan | AJMAN Ajman Department of Economic Development | RAK Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development | UAQ Carrefour Market | FUJAIRAH Fujairah Dibba Municipality | AL AIN Lulu Hypermarket – Al Foah Mall |
DUBAI DEWA Offices | ABU DHABI Bateen Mall | SHARJAH Safeer Mall | AJMAN Ajman Markets & Co-operative Society | RAK Safeer Mall | UAQ FEWA Offices | FUJAIRAH Fujairah Municipality | AL AIN Al Ain Municipality Building |
DUBAI Dubai Municipality Offices | ABU DHABI Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society | SHARJAH KM Trading Shopping Centre | AJMAN Safeer Hypermarket | RAK RAK Mall | UAQ LuLu Center | FUJAIRAH FEWA Offices | AL AIN Department of Transport |
DUBAI Dubai Economic Department Offices | ABU DHABI Deerfields Mall | SHARJAH Nesto Al Wafa General Trading | AJMAN Palm Centre | RAK Al Aswaq RAK National Markets | UAQ – | FUJAIRAH LuLu Hypermarket – LuLu Mall | AL AIN Al Ain Municipality |
DUBAI Directorate Of Residency And Foreigners Affairs | ABU DHABI Abu Dhabi Police, IT and Telecomunication Department | SHARJAH Awqaf – Sahara Centre | AJMAN – | RAK FEWA Offices | UAQ – | FUJAIRAH Choithrams | AL AIN Alam Supermarket |
FAQs
Can I still use my DubaiID/SmartPass?
The DubaiID is no more accessible unless you convert it to the UAE Pass. Your SmartPass ID can be used till 31 December 2020, after which you need to upgrade to the UAE Pass.
WHAT ARE THE UAE PASS BENEFITS?
There are two major benefits of using a UAE Pass. First, you get a single-credential login to all online government portals and their services. The second UAE Pass benefit is the legally accepted digital signature that can be used to sign important documents online without the need to visit service centres.
Can I upgrade my SmartPass to UAE PASS?
You can easily upgrade your existing SmartPass to UAE PASS. Just download the UAE PASS app on your mobile, scan your Emirates ID and create a pin after mobile and email verification. Tap ‘Upgrade’ to migrate your account.
How Secure is my Digital Signature?
Your digital signature in the UAE PASS is protected using the SHA-256 hashing algorithm. SHA (Standard Hashing Algorithm) was built by the National Security Agency (NSA) in the US, and it has a ‘one-way cryptographic function. This means no can decrypt it back to the original text, allowing for maximum protection of your digital identity.
IS IT A PAID SERVICE?
No, the UAEPass service is free of charge.
Is the UAEPass digital signature legally valid?
Yes, your digital signature will be legally binding and tantamount to your written signature.
What are the different UAE PASS service channels?
The UAEPass services are available via the:
- Mobile application (available on both iOS and Android)
- The self-service portal (available on uaepass.ae)
- UAE Pass Kiosks
What is UAE PASS contact number?
The UAEPass helpdesk can be contacted on: 600-560-000
This wraps up our guide on the UAE SmartPass which will soon convert to UAE PASS in July 2020. This initiative is in line with the country’s aim to become smarter and happier leading to the UAE Centennial in 2071. The goal of the Centennial Plan for the next 50 years in the UAE is to make the country’s government best in the world at par with the leading economies across the globe.
The UAE also cares for the overall happiness of its citizens. That is why the government launched the Happiness Ministry UAE in February 2016, which was followed by the launch of the National Program for Happiness and Positivity.
You can also read about Smart Dubai, which also aims to make Dubai the happiest city in the world and the lives of its residents easier with technology. Readers can also check out our list of the best government apps in Dubai that make life in the emirate all the more convenient.
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