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The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship Building in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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The new Emirates ID looks like this. Stan Cooper / The National
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And these are the new features it includes. Stan Cooper / The National
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The card includes a 3D picture. The date of birth of the cardholder is visible, and there is enhanced protection of non-visible data. Employment information can also be stored. Victor Besa / The National
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If your Emirates ID has expired you can download a digital version. Services and businesses have been instructed to accept it everywhere. Victor Besa / The National
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A copy of the EID can be downloaded using the UAE Pass app, available on the Apple and Android stores. Victor Besa / The National
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You can also get a digital ID via the ICA UAE Smart app, which can be downloaded free from the Apple and Android stores. Victor Besa / The National
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The first recipients of the new cards will be those whose current Emirates ID has expired, as well as those requesting replacements for lost or damaged cards. Victor Besa / The National
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The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship Building in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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The new Emirates ID looks like this. Stan Cooper / The National
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And these are the new features it includes. Stan Cooper / The National
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The card includes a 3D picture. The date of birth of the cardholder is visible, and there is enhanced protection of non-visible data. Employment information can also be stored. Victor Besa / The National
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If your Emirates ID has expired you can download a digital version. Services and businesses have been instructed to accept it everywhere. Victor Besa / The National
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A copy of the EID can be downloaded using the UAE Pass app, available on the Apple and Android stores. Victor Besa / The National
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You can also get a digital ID via the ICA UAE Smart app, which can be downloaded free from the Apple and Android stores. Victor Besa / The National
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The first recipients of the new cards will be those whose current Emirates ID has expired, as well as those requesting replacements for lost or damaged cards. Victor Besa / The National
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The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship Building in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
New Emirates ID rules replacing residency visas come into effect
Sticker with person’s residency details will no longer take up page in their passport
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