It may be possible for you to acquire your Emirates ID within 24 hours if you are going to apply for one but prefer a fast-track service.
Emirates IDs are issued in the UAE by the Federal Authority for Identification, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP), which also offers an expedited service for receiving the card within 24 hours. As long as you have the necessary funds for the urgent service, you can apply for the “Fawri” service at an ICP customer happiness centre. The information about how to use the service is provided below.
Applying for the Emirates ID for the first time? Find out if you are eligible for the urgent service
It’s important to keep in mind that, depending on which applicant group you belong to, urgent service is only offered for specific Emirates ID procedures.
For UAE nationals and GCC nationals who are legally residing in the UAE, the service is accessible to all age groups and can be used for:
- first-time registration
- renewal of expired cards
- lost or damaged cards.
You can only apply for the urgent service if you are an expatriate resident who is not a citizen of one of the GCC countries and your identity cards need to be replaced. This is due to the fact that the issuance or renewal of identity cards is connected to proof of residency and related procedures, according to the official website of the UAE government, u.ae.
What is the service cost?
You must pay Dh150 for the urgent service in addition to the cost of the Emirates ID renewal or application. According to the ICP website, this service is offered at customer satisfaction centres, thus if you want to request urgent service, you must go to one of the centres.
Which documents are required?
To apply for the urgent service, no further documentation is required. The documentation needed will change depending on whether you’re asking for a new registration, renewing an expired card, or replacing missing or damaged cards.
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