New Digital Emirates ID Card was launched in August. It can store data of id card holder for a period of longer than 10 years. 3D photo of id card holder as well date of birth and other identity information are stored in digital card.
Not only identity information but also employment information and health record is now stored in this card. The federal authority for identity and citizenship has ordered almost all institutions to accept the digital version of Emirates ID.
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How to download digital Emirates ID?
The digital emirates id is available in mobile phone app. All you have to download and install the app from play store. You need to log into your account in the app. You will see a button “Emirates id” in the app, you need to click this button. You will see your digital emirates id.
Your digital will contain information including your ID number, name, date of birth, nationality, gender, expiry date and your signature. The rear side of Digital ID will show the information about your occupation and company/kafeel.
You can download digital Emirates id in PDF format. If you want to use it for submission to any institution, you can create your QR code and send to institution and then institution can verify your identity.
Source: The National News