The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently announced the launch of a new service that will allow individuals to renew their Emirates ID card and passport from outside the country. This move is intended to make the renewal process more convenient for UAE residents who are currently living in foreign countries.
The announcement was made by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA), which is responsible for issuing Emirates ID cards and passports. The ICA stated that the new service will be available to all UAE citizens and residents who are living overseas, as long as they have a valid UAE residence visa.
The process for renewing an Emirates ID card or passport from outside the UAE will be simple and hassle-free. Individuals will be able to apply for renewal through the ICA's online portal, which will be accessible through the authority's website. They will then be required to submit the necessary documents, including a copy of their current ID card or passport, a passport-size photograph, and any other supporting documents that may be required.
Once the documents have been submitted, the ICA will process the application and issue a new ID card or passport to the individual. The documents will be sent to the individual's designated address in the country where they are residing.
This new service is a welcome development for UAE residents who are living overseas and may find it difficult, time-consuming, or expensive to travel to the UAE to renew their ID card or passport. It is expected to save UAE citizens and residents both time and money, and make the renewal process more efficient and convenient.
The ICA has stated that the new service is part of its ongoing efforts to modernize the identity and citizenship services and provide better services to UAE residents. The authority has been working on several initiatives in recent years, including the launch of a mobile app that allows UAE citizens and residents to renew their ID cards and passports, apply for visas, and access other services.
The launch of this new service is expected to further enhance the ICA's reputation as a provider of world-class identity and citizenship services. It is also expected to contribute to the UAE's efforts to strengthen its position as a global hub for business, research, and innovation, by providing UAE residents with more options to manage their identity and citizenship while living overseas.
Overall, the launch of the new service has been widely welcomed by UAE residents, who have praised the authorities for introducing a service that is both convenient and efficient. It is expected to benefit a large number of UAE citizens and residents who are currently living overseas, and will help keep them connected to their home country.
Photographs for official documents
Al-Abdouli, the authority in charge of issuing identification documents in the United Arab Emirates, has emphasized the importance of adhering to the guidelines when taking personal photographs for official documents. This is particularly crucial for citizens who need to submit their photos through the smart systems. The authority has outlined nine specific criteria that must be met to ensure the acceptance of personal photos, regardless of the applicant's age. These standards include wearing the official attire of the United Arab Emirates, allowing head coverings in accordance with customs and traditions, using a white background, providing a high-quality and recent colored photo taken within the last six months, ensuring the head is positioned straight and parallel to the camera lens, maintaining a neutral facial expression, keeping both eyes open and facing the camera without colored contact lenses, ensuring that glasses do not obstruct the eyes or cause reflections, and ensuring that the image resolution is at least 600 dots per inch, free from ink marks or wrinkles.
To avoid any delays in processing their transactions, customers are urged to double-check the accuracy and validity of their ID numbers and expiration dates when applying for renewal or replacement. They should also verify the correctness of the data entered in the electronic form before making the payment. It is also advised that individuals verify the accuracy of their phone numbers, email addresses, and preferred delivery methods indicated in the electronic form. By following these guidelines, citizens can ensure that their identification documents are issued without any complications.
