Soon, UAE residents will be able to submit their biometric information via their smartphones, which is necessary when applying for an Emirates ID for the first time.
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) revealed?the service at Gitex Global 2022.
Majed AlBlooshi, head of ICP’s Validation Gateway Section, said, “At Gitex, we are launching a new technique to collect your biometric data, where the applicant can take it using his or her mobile phone.”
The services provided by the ICP’s smartphone application, “UAE ICP,” which is available for both Apple and Android smartphones, will be featured together with the programme that allows remote registration of biometric data.
How Will the Service Work?
A candidate would only have to scan their passport or the barcode from their visa application, according to AlBlooshi.
According to AlBlooshi, “the app will confirm your identification using facial recognition and then it will instruct you on how to take your biometrics.”
To guarantee that all fingerprint data is recorded, users must adhere to the app’s instructions regarding how to position their fingertips and the phone.
Although a precise launch date for this service has not yet been specified, AlBlooshi said that users will benefit from the possibility to submit their information using a smartphone application.
Meanwhile, Fatima Salem Al Mazrouei, the director of the project management office at the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai (GDRFA), went into detail about the organization’s plans to incorporate facial recognition into a variety of its services and transactions, including those involving visa and residency applications, among others.
She also said that citizens of Dubai will not be forced to provide their passports or any other forms of identification. However, she remained quiet?on the precise launch date. It is important to note that the Dubai airport has already put such a system in place.
She also mentioned that the GDRFA has updated its app, combining all of its services in one spot and enabling citizens to get in touch with the organization if they have any questions.