Issue New ID Card

About this service This is a service through which a new identity card is issued for the first time.


Service fees
  • Fees for issuing a citizen's identity card for a period of 5 years - 100 AED
  • Fees for issuing a citizen's identity card for a period of 10 years - 200 AED
  • Fees for issuing an identity card for a GCC citizen - 100 AED
  • Residency card issuance fees (100 AED per year) based on the duration of residency validity. - 100 AED
  • Fees for smart services You - 100 AED
  • Expedited service fees at Happiness Centers - 150 AED

Service Channels
  • Khalifa Customer Happiness Center - Service Centers
  • Ajman Customer Happiness Center - Service Centers
  • Sharjah Customer Happiness Center - Service Centers
  • Alghazal Customer Happiness Center - Service Centers
  • AlRashidya Customer Happiness Center - Service Centers
  • Ras Al Khaima Customer Happiness Center - Service Centers
  • Al Barsha Customer Happiness Center - Service Centers
  • Al Jazira Customer Happiness Centre - Service Centers
  • Al Ain Customer Happiness Center - Service Centers
  • Alfujairah Customer Happiness Center - Service Centers
  • ICP Website - Websites
  • ICP App - Applications

Target audience
  • UAE Citizens
  • Foreign Professionals
  • Foreign Employees

List of Required Documents for Service
  • Passport
  • Personal Photo
  • Other
  • GCC citizens must provide one of the required proofs of residency in the country.

Dependency on Other Service
  • Issuing Residency Visa
  • Issue New Passport
  • Amend Family Data

Responsible Government Entity Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security
Main Service ID Card
Service Code 377-004-001-000
Total Transactions 1707019
Structure and Type of Service Variation / Procedural
Service Completion Duration
5 Days
Service Provision Hours Customer Happiness Centers : As per working hours Smart Services System (Website/Mobile App) : 7/24
Access Control This service requires you to login using UAE Pass What is UAE Pass?
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Support Call Center : 24955555 Email : contactus@ica.gov.ae
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