How can I apply for Emirates ID?
Emirates ID Urgent Service
If you want to get your Emirates ID within 24 hours, you can approach any one of the ID services Centers without typing the form from Typing Centre. Dh150 should be paid extra. Service Centers in Dubai: Karama, Barsha & Rashidiyya.
Nationality Change
If you have changed your nationality and issued a new passport, you can approach any one of the ID services Centers without typing the form from Typing Centre. Dh300 should be paid there. Service Centers in Dubai: Karama, Barsha & Rashidiyya.
NEW ID: NEW VISA HOLDER
+ Emirates ID application should be attached with Visa stamping form. Type Medical & ID application and go for Medical first, then do fingerprint at EIDA Centre near Medical Clinic. No need appointment for new visa holders. No need fingerprint for children below 15 years of age.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Typed Application, Original Passport and Original Visa. Registration fees: AED 285 per year (285 / 385)
+ Labour Card issued by Ministry of Labour is replaced with Emirates ID. At the time labour inspection, only Emirates ID to be shown to the inspectors.
Emirates ID Call Centre number: 6005 30003
Registration centers for New Visa Holders:
Al Baraha, Al Baraha Hospital (Kuwait Hospital), Gate No.2, Tel: 04-255 0081
Timing: 7:30am to 2pm (Sunday to Thursday)
Al Qouze Mall, Al Qouze Ind-3, Next to Al kabayel Centre
Timing: 7:30am to 3pm (Sunday to Thursday)
Muhaisina: Next to Medical Centre, Behind Graveyard, Street No.8, RTA Bus No. 13 goes to that area.
Gents: Timing: 24 Hours (Friday Holiday)
Ladies: Timing: 24 Hours (Friday Holiday, Saturday: 7am to 8pm)
Location of Al Muhaisnah Medical Centre
Take the E311 Emirates Road towards Sharjah past the airport. Turn right on exit 63 on route D97- the exit pasts the cemetery and labour camps on the right. Go to the first roundabout and turn right. Follow the signs to the medical centre (after turning right at the roundabout proceed straight ahead for 1.3 km before turning right at the end of the cemetery. Then proceed nearly to the end of the road (where it intersects with E311) and turn left. The Medical Fitness Clinic is on the left after about 100 meters. Park outside in the street.
Emirates ID application will be cancelled after 14 days from the date of typing, If visa not stamped/renewed within 14 days. It is advised to type ID application after receiving Medical Result.
Incase your visa stamped without typing Emirates ID form, you should apply for Emirates ID within 15 days from the date of your visa stamped on the passport. Otherwise Dh20 fine will be charged per day after 15 days. if the last card was expired. Maximum fine: Dh1000.
CHILDREN (Below 15 years old): Original Passport, Original Visa (for new visa holder), One photo with white background (Eyeglasses not allowed), Original Birth Certificate.
In case Birth Certificate is not available, applicant can scan one of the following:
- Father's Passport
- Father's Residency for Residents / Expats
- Father's Entry Permit for Expats
- Father's Emirates ID front and back side
NEWBORN BABY: Emirates ID application should be attached with newborn baby's visa stamping application.
Documents Required for Newborn Baby's ID: Original Passport, Original Birth Certificate, One photo with white background, Father's Original Passport.
FINE: Emirates ID application should be typed and submitted along with visa application within 120 days from the date of birth. If late, Dh20 fine for each day after 120 days.Maximum fine: Dh1000.
Fees: Dh285 for 1 years, Dh385 for 2 years, Dh485 for Replcement.
ID RENEWAL + VISA RENEWAL Emirates ID application should be attached with Visa renewal form. No need fingerprint for ID card renewal. But you should check your ID application which you received from Typing Centre. If your previous fingerprint was not clear in Emirates ID system it will ask you to do it again. Then you can go to any of the ID Centre attached to Medical Clinic. Take your Original Passport and typed application. This application is valid for two months only. If you didn't complete biometrics within 60 days, your application will be cancelled automatically and you will have to pay again.
Reminder: When the Emirates ID nears expiry, the card holder will receive a message from the EIDA regarding renewal of the Emirates ID.
Fees: according to your visa renewal period (Dh 285/385). Renewed Card will come through Zajel Courior after visa renewed.
Fine: Dh20 per day fine incase of delay in renewing ID card, for all categories and ages (effective 30 days from expiry of the card). Maximum fine: Dh1000.
+ UAE residents are required to carry the card at all times. The validity of their ID card is linked to the validity period of their residency.
Telephone connection is linked with Emirates ID. You should update with your telephone service provider as soon as you renewed your Emirates ID.
To prepare your Emirates ID application Call:
REGISTRATION CENTERS FOR EXPATRIATES Working Hours: 7:30am to 2:30pm (Sunday to Thursday)
Al Baraha, Al Baraha Hospital (Kuwait Hospital), Gate No.2, Tel: 04-255 0081
Muhaisina (Sonapur), Next to Visa Medical Centre: Timing: 24 hours (Saturday to Thursday). Saturday Timing: 8am to 9pmLadies: 7:00am to 8:00pm only (Sat-Thu).
Sharjah: Al Rahmania, near interchange No: 6, next to the Directorate of Human Resources in Al Zeid Street. Tel. 06-7554000
+ Pre-registration Form and Original Passport to be taken to Registration Centre. Photo Capturing, Finger Print and Passport Verification at Registration Centre.
Fees: Dh285 for every valid year of Residence (285/385). (Eg. If the visa is valid for 2 years Dh385 to be paid). ID Card will be delivered by courier within 1 weeks. Children must submit one photo with white background. No need their presence at EIDA centre. Fees same as for adults. Procedures can be completed from the certified Typing Center.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sponsorship/Profession/Passport Change: Incase of visa/profession/passport change that information has to be updated in Emirates ID. Visit any certified Typing Centre with original passport and original ID Card to amend the information.
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You can track your Emirates ID delivery through Emirates Post Website after you receive ID tracking number from Emirates Post through SMS. Click here to check status of your Emirates ID Application.
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UAE Nationals Original valid passport. Original Family Book (Khulasatul Qaid). Registration fees: Dh285 (validity as per passport validity and maximum 5 years) For children below 15 years old: Colored passport-size photo with light blue background.
+ The UAE nationals can choose between five and ten years while applying for issuance or renewal of the card.
GCC Nationals Original valid passport.
Original document proofing holder's residence in the UAE: (valid employment certification or valid lease agreement).
+ Registration fees: Dh285 per year. (validity as per passport validity and maximum 5 years)
+ For children below 15 years old: Colored passport-size photo with light blue background.
REGISTRATION CENTERS FOR UAE NATIONALS
+ Working Hours: 7am to 8pm (Sunday to Thursday)
Al Barsha: Tel. 043417417
Al Rashidiya: Tel. 042845252
Al Karama Head Post Office: Tel. 043342055
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Express Service is available for all categories against a payment of Dh150 extra.
click here for Frequently Asked Questions on Emirates ID
REGISTRATION CENTERS IN OTHER EMIRATES
The following are locations of centres for registering for ID cards:
Abu Dhabi: Al Mashrif registration Centre
Masafa Street, Al Mashrif, Tel. 02-4046688
Working hours: Sunday-Thursday (7:30am-8:30pm) & Saturday (8am-2pm).
Al Ain Registration Centre: Shaikh Zayed Street, Al Jehali 16. Tel. 03-7550777.
Sharjah Registration Centre: Al Rahmania, near interchange No: 6, next to the Directorate of Human Resources in Al Zeid Street. Tel. 06-7554000, Timing: 7:30am to 8:30pm
Ajman Registration Centre: Behind Immigration Building, Tel. 06-7484777.
Ras Al Khaimah Registration Centre: Safeer Shopping Mall, First Floor, Near KFC Tel. 07-2351153.
Fujairah Registration Centre: Hamad Bin Abdullah Street, Opp. Etisalat Tower, Tel. 09-2242552.
Umm Al Quwain Registration Centre: Opp. Municipality Building, Tel. 06-7655111
Sunday to Thursday 7am to 3pm.
For Location Map and Contact Number Click Here
Companies having employees 5000 or above can get Emirates ID typing User ID and Password from ID authority. But companies should pay Dh10 more than typing centre for ID registration fee.
Card UtilizationsAs of Today Usage
+ The Identity Card can be used as a unified identification document with all the government, semi-government authorities and private entities. An individual may utilize it to obtain all the administrative services easily and promptly guaranteeing the highest levels of security and privacy
+ UAE National may utilize the Identity Card as a traveling document to travel among the GCC neighboring countries.
+ The ID card can be used to logon to Computers and Access online services
+ The ID card can be used for access control, signing electronic forms, and signing documents to protect it from being altered by others
+ It is agreed with the Ministry of Finance to include the e-Dirham service to the Identity Card
+ It is agreed with the Ministry of Interior to include the e-Gate service to the Identity Card
+ The ID Card can be used on Abdu Dhabi e-Gov portal www.Abudhabi.ae to Authenticate your identity and get access to services
Future UsageThanks to the systems integration Emirates Identity Authority envisioning to achieve with various governmental, semi-governmental, and private sectors, it is expected to extend the identity utilizations in the future to include other domains especially after completion of the registration of all national and residents of the United Arab Emirates. The ID Card maybe utilized in the future to store other cards information or provide various applications as follows:
+ Labor Card.
+ Health Card and Health Insurance card.
+ Electronic Portfolio.
+ Commercial and Banking applications
+ Driving License.
+ Passport.
+ In addition, the ID Card acts as an infrastructure to many applications and services to entities to use such as:
- Public Libraries and rental stores to check out books, movies, games, cars, and others
- Utilized to get access to exhibitions
- Metro, public transportations
ID Card Lost
Visit authorized Typing Center to apply in lieu of lost. Show copy of your ID or ID number and expiry date.
If you don't have the above details, Typing Centre can send online request for your ID information. You should give your passport copy with visa page and photograph. You will get SMS from ID authority after 10 minutes of the request sent. Using this SMS information, you can complete ID application from typing centre. Card Reissuing Fee: Dh485). Read more
PIN Code1. The pin code is one of the means used to get access to the private data in your card and authenticate your identity, it comprise of 4 digits and recommended to be changed regularly (using Card reading program offered by EIDA).
2. In the case of attempting three false entry of your pin code the ID Card deactivates this functionality and in order to reactivate it, you shall visit the nearest registration center or EIDA kiosk machine (soon).
Reactivation process
In case you have not activated the Pin Code during the registration process or you have accidentally deactivated your pin functionality, visit our nearest registration center (no need for an appointment) notify the center supervisor that you would like to activate your pin, the ID Card is required during this process, and you must authenticate yourself to set new 4 digit pin code.
How to prevent misuse of Emirates ID cards
As the Emirates ID card, issued by the Emirates Identity Authority (Emirates ID), is mandatory for all citizens and expatriates living in the UAE, everyone in the country carries a PIN (personal identification number) along with the card.
WHAT IS PIN?
The PIN is a four-digit number issued along with the card. It is one of the means to access the private data in the card and authenticate card holder's identity.
HOW TO ACTIVATE PIN?
If you have not activated the PIN after receiving the card and PIN, or it was deactivated accidentally, visit the nearest Emirates ID registration centre and request the centre supervisor to activate your PIN.
You have to carry your ID card and you must authenticate yourself to create the new four-digit PIN.
HOW TO PROTECT PIN?
The Emirates ID advices everyone to change PIN frequently, using the card-reading program offered by the Emirates ID.
If you enter a wrong PIN thrice at a stretch, the PIN will be deactivated. Once the card is deactivated, you have to visit the nearest Emirates ID office or an Emirates ID kiosk to reactivate the PIN.
THREE FACTOR AUTHENTIFICATION
The Emirates ID card has a three-factor authentication system. The first one is ID card, second factor is PIN and the third one is your fingerprint. This three-factor authentication has been set to prevent identity theft.
IDENTITY THEFT
The identity management providers like Emirates ID, financial institutions and governments are concerned about identity theft and fraud.
If someone collects your personal information and he or she can impersonate you. However, as the Emirates ID card is protected by three-factor authentication system, identity theft through its system is ruled out.
IDENTITY FRAUD
Identity fraud is a crime where one person uses another person's personal data, without authorization, to deceive or defraud someone else. For example, it is identity fraud to use someone's personal information to take a credit card without permission, and then purchase goods and services, using that card.
However, if you have activated your Emirates ID card with PIN, no one can use the card without the PIN for identify fraud. When someone tried to access the card data, she or he has to go the three-factor authentication system the card, PIN, and fingerprint, which is impossible to crack.
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Emirates ID Urgent Service
If you want to get your Emirates ID within 24 hours, you can approach any one of the ID services Centers without typing the form from Typing Centre. Dh150 should be paid extra. Service Centers in Dubai: Karama, Barsha & Rashidiyya.
Nationality Change
If you have changed your nationality and issued a new passport, you can approach any one of the ID services Centers without typing the form from Typing Centre. Dh300 should be paid there. Service Centers in Dubai: Karama, Barsha & Rashidiyya.
NEW ID: NEW VISA HOLDER
+ Emirates ID application should be attached with Visa stamping form. Type Medical & ID application and go for Medical first, then do fingerprint at EIDA Centre near Medical Clinic. No need appointment for new visa holders. No need fingerprint for children below 15 years of age.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Typed Application, Original Passport and Original Visa. Registration fees: AED 285 per year (285 / 385)
+ Labour Card issued by Ministry of Labour is replaced with Emirates ID. At the time labour inspection, only Emirates ID to be shown to the inspectors.
Emirates ID Call Centre number: 6005 30003
Registration centers for New Visa Holders:
Al Baraha, Al Baraha Hospital (Kuwait Hospital), Gate No.2, Tel: 04-255 0081
Timing: 7:30am to 2pm (Sunday to Thursday)
Al Qouze Mall, Al Qouze Ind-3, Next to Al kabayel Centre
Timing: 7:30am to 3pm (Sunday to Thursday)
Muhaisina: Next to Medical Centre, Behind Graveyard, Street No.8, RTA Bus No. 13 goes to that area.
Gents: Timing: 24 Hours (Friday Holiday)
Ladies: Timing: 24 Hours (Friday Holiday, Saturday: 7am to 8pm)
Location of Al Muhaisnah Medical Centre
Take the E311 Emirates Road towards Sharjah past the airport. Turn right on exit 63 on route D97- the exit pasts the cemetery and labour camps on the right. Go to the first roundabout and turn right. Follow the signs to the medical centre (after turning right at the roundabout proceed straight ahead for 1.3 km before turning right at the end of the cemetery. Then proceed nearly to the end of the road (where it intersects with E311) and turn left. The Medical Fitness Clinic is on the left after about 100 meters. Park outside in the street.
Emirates ID application will be cancelled after 14 days from the date of typing, If visa not stamped/renewed within 14 days. It is advised to type ID application after receiving Medical Result.
Incase your visa stamped without typing Emirates ID form, you should apply for Emirates ID within 15 days from the date of your visa stamped on the passport. Otherwise Dh20 fine will be charged per day after 15 days. if the last card was expired. Maximum fine: Dh1000.
CHILDREN (Below 15 years old): Original Passport, Original Visa (for new visa holder), One photo with white background (Eyeglasses not allowed), Original Birth Certificate.
In case Birth Certificate is not available, applicant can scan one of the following:
- Father's Passport
- Father's Residency for Residents / Expats
- Father's Entry Permit for Expats
- Father's Emirates ID front and back side
NEWBORN BABY: Emirates ID application should be attached with newborn baby's visa stamping application.
Documents Required for Newborn Baby's ID: Original Passport, Original Birth Certificate, One photo with white background, Father's Original Passport.
FINE: Emirates ID application should be typed and submitted along with visa application within 120 days from the date of birth. If late, Dh20 fine for each day after 120 days.Maximum fine: Dh1000.
Fees: Dh285 for 1 years, Dh385 for 2 years, Dh485 for Replcement.
ID RENEWAL + VISA RENEWAL Emirates ID application should be attached with Visa renewal form. No need fingerprint for ID card renewal. But you should check your ID application which you received from Typing Centre. If your previous fingerprint was not clear in Emirates ID system it will ask you to do it again. Then you can go to any of the ID Centre attached to Medical Clinic. Take your Original Passport and typed application. This application is valid for two months only. If you didn't complete biometrics within 60 days, your application will be cancelled automatically and you will have to pay again.
Reminder: When the Emirates ID nears expiry, the card holder will receive a message from the EIDA regarding renewal of the Emirates ID.
Fees: according to your visa renewal period (Dh 285/385). Renewed Card will come through Zajel Courior after visa renewed.
Fine: Dh20 per day fine incase of delay in renewing ID card, for all categories and ages (effective 30 days from expiry of the card). Maximum fine: Dh1000.
+ UAE residents are required to carry the card at all times. The validity of their ID card is linked to the validity period of their residency.
Telephone connection is linked with Emirates ID. You should update with your telephone service provider as soon as you renewed your Emirates ID.
To prepare your Emirates ID application Call:Qusais (Al Nahda-2) Near Zulekha Hospital: 04-239 1302, 055 273 2295,
055- 345 7829
Qusais, Near DAFZA Metro Station: Exit#2, Shop No. 7, Al Manzil Building,
Tel. +971 52 1416869
Qusais (Industrial Area-5), Wasl Village, Retal Center, Shop No. 4.
Tel. 0524912412, 0558650577
Bur Dubai: 04-252 22 22, 055-9105757
Hor Al Anz: (Deira): 04-265 8373, 050-715 0562
Qusais (Damascus St): 04-258 6727, 054-300 5931
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REGISTRATION CENTERS FOR EXPATRIATES Working Hours: 7:30am to 2:30pm (Sunday to Thursday)
Al Baraha, Al Baraha Hospital (Kuwait Hospital), Gate No.2, Tel: 04-255 0081
Muhaisina (Sonapur), Next to Visa Medical Centre: Timing: 24 hours (Saturday to Thursday). Saturday Timing: 8am to 9pmLadies: 7:00am to 8:00pm only (Sat-Thu).
Sharjah: Al Rahmania, near interchange No: 6, next to the Directorate of Human Resources in Al Zeid Street. Tel. 06-7554000
+ Pre-registration Form and Original Passport to be taken to Registration Centre. Photo Capturing, Finger Print and Passport Verification at Registration Centre.
Fees: Dh285 for every valid year of Residence (285/385). (Eg. If the visa is valid for 2 years Dh385 to be paid). ID Card will be delivered by courier within 1 weeks. Children must submit one photo with white background. No need their presence at EIDA centre. Fees same as for adults. Procedures can be completed from the certified Typing Center.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sponsorship/Profession/Passport Change: Incase of visa/profession/passport change that information has to be updated in Emirates ID. Visit any certified Typing Centre with original passport and original ID Card to amend the information.
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You can track your Emirates ID delivery through Emirates Post Website after you receive ID tracking number from Emirates Post through SMS. Click here to check status of your Emirates ID Application.
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UAE Nationals Original valid passport. Original Family Book (Khulasatul Qaid). Registration fees: Dh285 (validity as per passport validity and maximum 5 years) For children below 15 years old: Colored passport-size photo with light blue background.
+ The UAE nationals can choose between five and ten years while applying for issuance or renewal of the card.
GCC Nationals Original valid passport.
Original document proofing holder's residence in the UAE: (valid employment certification or valid lease agreement).
+ Registration fees: Dh285 per year. (validity as per passport validity and maximum 5 years)
+ For children below 15 years old: Colored passport-size photo with light blue background.
REGISTRATION CENTERS FOR UAE NATIONALS
+ Working Hours: 7am to 8pm (Sunday to Thursday)
Al Barsha: Tel. 043417417
Al Rashidiya: Tel. 042845252
Al Karama Head Post Office: Tel. 043342055
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Express Service is available for all categories against a payment of Dh150 extra.
click here for Frequently Asked Questions on Emirates IDREGISTRATION CENTERS IN OTHER EMIRATES
The following are locations of centres for registering for ID cards:
Abu Dhabi: Al Mashrif registration Centre
Masafa Street, Al Mashrif, Tel. 02-4046688
Working hours: Sunday-Thursday (7:30am-8:30pm) & Saturday (8am-2pm).
Al Ain Registration Centre: Shaikh Zayed Street, Al Jehali 16. Tel. 03-7550777.
Sharjah Registration Centre: Al Rahmania, near interchange No: 6, next to the Directorate of Human Resources in Al Zeid Street. Tel. 06-7554000, Timing: 7:30am to 8:30pm
Ajman Registration Centre: Behind Immigration Building, Tel. 06-7484777.
Ras Al Khaimah Registration Centre: Safeer Shopping Mall, First Floor, Near KFC Tel. 07-2351153.
Fujairah Registration Centre: Hamad Bin Abdullah Street, Opp. Etisalat Tower, Tel. 09-2242552.
Umm Al Quwain Registration Centre: Opp. Municipality Building, Tel. 06-7655111
Sunday to Thursday 7am to 3pm.
For Location Map and Contact Number Click Here
Companies having employees 5000 or above can get Emirates ID typing User ID and Password from ID authority. But companies should pay Dh10 more than typing centre for ID registration fee.
Card UtilizationsAs of Today Usage
+ The Identity Card can be used as a unified identification document with all the government, semi-government authorities and private entities. An individual may utilize it to obtain all the administrative services easily and promptly guaranteeing the highest levels of security and privacy
+ UAE National may utilize the Identity Card as a traveling document to travel among the GCC neighboring countries.
+ The ID card can be used to logon to Computers and Access online services
+ The ID card can be used for access control, signing electronic forms, and signing documents to protect it from being altered by others
+ It is agreed with the Ministry of Finance to include the e-Dirham service to the Identity Card
+ It is agreed with the Ministry of Interior to include the e-Gate service to the Identity Card
+ The ID Card can be used on Abdu Dhabi e-Gov portal www.Abudhabi.ae to Authenticate your identity and get access to services
Future UsageThanks to the systems integration Emirates Identity Authority envisioning to achieve with various governmental, semi-governmental, and private sectors, it is expected to extend the identity utilizations in the future to include other domains especially after completion of the registration of all national and residents of the United Arab Emirates. The ID Card maybe utilized in the future to store other cards information or provide various applications as follows:
+ Labor Card.
+ Health Card and Health Insurance card.
+ Electronic Portfolio.
+ Commercial and Banking applications
+ Driving License.
+ Passport.
+ In addition, the ID Card acts as an infrastructure to many applications and services to entities to use such as:
- Public Libraries and rental stores to check out books, movies, games, cars, and others
- Utilized to get access to exhibitions
- Metro, public transportations
ID Card Lost
Visit authorized Typing Center to apply in lieu of lost. Show copy of your ID or ID number and expiry date.
If you don't have the above details, Typing Centre can send online request for your ID information. You should give your passport copy with visa page and photograph. You will get SMS from ID authority after 10 minutes of the request sent. Using this SMS information, you can complete ID application from typing centre. Card Reissuing Fee: Dh485). Read more
PIN Code1. The pin code is one of the means used to get access to the private data in your card and authenticate your identity, it comprise of 4 digits and recommended to be changed regularly (using Card reading program offered by EIDA).
2. In the case of attempting three false entry of your pin code the ID Card deactivates this functionality and in order to reactivate it, you shall visit the nearest registration center or EIDA kiosk machine (soon).
Reactivation process
In case you have not activated the Pin Code during the registration process or you have accidentally deactivated your pin functionality, visit our nearest registration center (no need for an appointment) notify the center supervisor that you would like to activate your pin, the ID Card is required during this process, and you must authenticate yourself to set new 4 digit pin code.
How to prevent misuse of Emirates ID cards
As the Emirates ID card, issued by the Emirates Identity Authority (Emirates ID), is mandatory for all citizens and expatriates living in the UAE, everyone in the country carries a PIN (personal identification number) along with the card.
WHAT IS PIN?
The PIN is a four-digit number issued along with the card. It is one of the means to access the private data in the card and authenticate card holder's identity.
HOW TO ACTIVATE PIN?
If you have not activated the PIN after receiving the card and PIN, or it was deactivated accidentally, visit the nearest Emirates ID registration centre and request the centre supervisor to activate your PIN.
You have to carry your ID card and you must authenticate yourself to create the new four-digit PIN.
HOW TO PROTECT PIN?
The Emirates ID advices everyone to change PIN frequently, using the card-reading program offered by the Emirates ID.
If you enter a wrong PIN thrice at a stretch, the PIN will be deactivated. Once the card is deactivated, you have to visit the nearest Emirates ID office or an Emirates ID kiosk to reactivate the PIN.
THREE FACTOR AUTHENTIFICATION
The Emirates ID card has a three-factor authentication system. The first one is ID card, second factor is PIN and the third one is your fingerprint. This three-factor authentication has been set to prevent identity theft.
IDENTITY THEFT
The identity management providers like Emirates ID, financial institutions and governments are concerned about identity theft and fraud.
If someone collects your personal information and he or she can impersonate you. However, as the Emirates ID card is protected by three-factor authentication system, identity theft through its system is ruled out.
IDENTITY FRAUD
Identity fraud is a crime where one person uses another person's personal data, without authorization, to deceive or defraud someone else. For example, it is identity fraud to use someone's personal information to take a credit card without permission, and then purchase goods and services, using that card.
However, if you have activated your Emirates ID card with PIN, no one can use the card without the PIN for identify fraud. When someone tried to access the card data, she or he has to go the three-factor authentication system the card, PIN, and fingerprint, which is impossible to crack.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Related Pages
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Free Trade Zones in UAE
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Are you planning to Set-up your business in Dubai? Call us for Setting up new business, LLC Formation, Amendment in existing license, PRO Service and Translation. +971 55-273 2295, 055-345 7829, 04-239 1302 or mail your queries to visaprocess.ae@gmail.com
