"Request for the issuance": UAE lists IDs that serve as residence permits

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- The UAE government has officially recognised four types of ID cards as valid residence permits for foreign representatives in the country

- The cards are issued under diplomatic, consular, international organisations, and special categories to eligible foreign mission holders

- According to the UAE government, cardholders must present their ID cards at airports when entering or leaving the country

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has formally announced the four types of identification cards that qualify as residence permits for foreign representatives operating within its borders.

This announcement comes from information published on the official UAE government website, which outlines the categories of ID cards issued to members of foreign missions and their corresponding responsibilities.

Categories of ID cards

According to the UAE government, the following four ID cards fulfil the role of residence permits:

- Diplomatic ID card

- Consular ID card

- International organizations ID card

- Special ID card

Each of these cards is legally recognized, providing residence documentation for foreign representatives in the UAE.

What the UAE states about the cards

The official government website specifies that the issuance of these cards requires a formal request directed to the appropriate ministry. Additionally, possessing one of these cards comes with specific duties, particularly at border control. The regulations indicate that:

"Request for the issuance of a card (diplomatic, consular, international organizations, special), which is considered a residence permit for its holder, and must be presented at the country's airports upon arrival and departure. The mission must also return it to the ministry upon final departure from the country."

Holders of any of these four cards are obliged to present them at UAE airports whenever they arrive or depart.

Moreover, the foreign mission must ensure that the card is returned to the ministry once the holder permanently leaves the country.

UAE Residency Permit Application Process

TUKO.co.ke reported that the UAE has outlined a six-step process that foreigners must follow when applying for a new residency permit.

The process begins with submitting an application through an approved service channel, followed by reviewing the information and attaching any required supporting documents.

Applicants must then pay the applicable fees and track their application through the available channels.

Once approved, they receive a notification confirming the issuance of the residence permit, while the Emirates ID card is produced and delivered through an authorized courier.

Source: Legit.ng

Reporting originally appeared via TUKO. Read the full source for additional context.