How to access your Emirates ID digitally

Having a digital ID on your phone is useful when applying for services online

- BY ZAINAB HUSAIN Features Writer

Your Emirates ID serves as your primary proof of residency and identification. Residents are required to carry it at all times. But what should you do if your Emirates ID is lost, misplaced or undergoing renewal?

The first step is to report it immediately to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP), and initiate the replacement process.

While waiting for your new card to be issued, you can still access a digital version for free. Having a digital ID on your phone is useful when applying for services online or when physical identification is temporarily unavailable.