Your Emirates ID is one of the most essential documents in the UAE — used for government services, payments, telecom verification, and even getting discounts. But what if your physical card is under renewal, being replaced, or has been lost? A digital Emirates ID is just as valid and gives you the same access with a single tap on your phone.
Here are the three free, official ways to get your digital Emirates ID in the UAE.
Method 1: Using the UAE Pass App
The UAE Pass is the UAE's official digital identity platform, giving residents and citizens access to over 15,000 government and private-sector services. To download your digital Emirates ID through it:
- Launch the UAE Pass app on your smartphone. - Go to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security section. - Select Emirates ID Card. - Complete the face verification scan. - Download your digital Emirates ID copy directly to your device.
The UAE Pass app is available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play. You will need a valid Emirates ID number and an active UAE mobile number to register.
Method 2: Through the UAEICP App
The UAEICP app is the official mobile application of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security. It offers a straightforward way to view and save your Emirates ID details:
- Download the UAEICP app and log in using your UAE Pass account. - On the home screen, tap Emirates ID. - Tap your name to view your full ID information. - Export and save it as a PDF file on your device for offline access.
The PDF version is accepted for identity verification at many government and semi-government entities across the UAE.
Method 3: Access via QR Code
The QR code option is particularly useful when your physical card is expired, being processed, or you simply need a quick, scannable proof of identity. Here's how:
- Open the UAEICP app and tap Emirates ID QR Code on the home screen. - Enter your Emirates ID number, unified number, or passport details along with your date of birth. - The app generates a QR barcode containing all the information on your physical Emirates ID. - Government departments and authorised organisations can scan this code to verify your identity.
This method works as a temporary solution while you wait for your physical card renewal or replacement.
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With these three methods, your digital Emirates ID is always within reach — accessible from your phone anywhere in the UAE, at any time, at no cost.
