The Emirates ID, also known as the Emirates national identity card, is the United Arab Emirates national identity card. It is issued and operated by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship. Enrollment in the program is mandatory by law for all citizens and residents of the UAE.
The Emirates ID serves as the main identification or resident card for all UAE citizens and residents. It is a personal database of every resident in the country, containing information such as name, date of birth, nationality, and residential address. The card also includes a distinctive 15-digit Emirates ID number, which serves as a permanent identification number for the cardholder.
