The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) announced that services for issuing, renewing and replacing ID cards for residents of the UAE are available through smart electronic channels, ensuring fast processing and easy access to the service.
Customers can obtain the service through the website smartservices.icp.gov.ae, or via the UAEICP SMART app available on various app stores, according to a post on the authority's Facebook account.
The available services include:
Issuing an ID card for residents for the first time.
Renewing cards with less than 6 months of validity remaining.
Replacing damaged or lost cards, or cards with more than 6 months of validity remaining.
Steps to apply for the service:
Select the type of service required: issuance, renewal or replacement.
Submit the application electronically and pay the prescribed fees, completing the fingerprinting procedures where required.
Receive the final card through the approved delivery channels.
The authority confirmed that the transaction can be completed faster by logging in with the UAE PASS digital identity, providing a more secure and seamless experience. For inquiries, the authority urged customers to call the unified number 600522222.
To view the post on the Facebook account of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, click here.
