Check Emirates ID status in 2 minutes

UAE citizens and residents both needs to obtain an Emirates ID in-order to live or work in the country; we have shared a short guide on how to check Emirates ID status along with the importance and benefits of resident identity card in UAE.

How to Check ID card Status:

UAE ID card status can be check through two ICA official channels previously known as EIDA (Emirates Identity Authority) or through ICA UAE app by linking UAE Pass. 

1.     ICA Website

2.     ICA UAE Mobile App

Step 1: Click below website link to redirect to the official page of federal authority for Identity and citizenship, customs & port security to begin emirates id status check on both mobile and desktop.

https://ica.gov.ae/en/

ICP UAE - Home page (icp.gov.ae)

Step 2: scroll down to check application status and write your application number (PRAN) or emirates id number (IDN) on the highlighted line and click on check button.

If the entered tracking number is correct, you will see the ID status mentioning the details of your application including:

·       Application number

·       Application type

·       Emirates ID Number

·       Current Status

·       Next Step

Modification or Amendment in ID:

If you found below details, it means their is a mistake in the id application form which must be amend and update by your company PRO or authorized typing agent. after amendment the application will be sent back to authorities to check and print.

Important Note:

·       Applicants applied for new visa need to enter PRAN (application number).

·       Applicants renewing or replacing cards will enter existing emirates ID number.

How to Find PRAN number?

Don’t know what is PRAN? It is an application number written on the top of emirates ID registration form. Check out below attached sample of emirates id application.

How many days does Emirates ID takes to print?

Usually it takes 2-3 weeks but if you have applied urgent, it only takes 1 week to print. ICA will send an automatic system generated message to the registered mobile number for the collection of Emirates ID with post office name. If you are not authorized to check SMS you can always track it online.

Emirates ID online Service:

If you are not free to visit Emirates ID center, you can also apply for new ID card online through ICA website. Emirates ID renewal can also be done online. 

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New Link: Emirates ID status Check

Benefits of Emirates ID:

The Emirates ID also known as UAE resident card is mandatory for both citizens and residents contain important information including basic personal details with photo. It also contains the bio-metric data on an electronic chip which can be track by authorities.

Check: Emirates ID Fines

It is the mostly used thing in UAE daily-life for government services and transactions such as internet, phone, utility bills, vehicle registration, traffic fines, insurance purpose and it might take place of debit cards or driving license in future.

Some other benefits and features are:

·       It is finger bio-metric smart card.

·       Can be used for digital signature and authentication of certificates.

·       Card chip is able to store up to 32 thousand letters of information.

·       ID card Identification and verification is as per international standard.

·       It protects person’s identity in UAE.

·       Can be used in several e-channels and e-services in UAE.

·       It store different applications data.

·       Emirates id prevents fraud and identity theft.

·       It can be print for 2 and 3 years.

·       The identity number contains 15 digits which are non-repeated.

·       Emirates ID status can be check online.