With the UAE SmartPass scheduled to expire in December 2020, citizens may now access all government services using the UAE Pass. The official online system generates a national digital identity for each person, which may be used to access a range of federal and municipal government services through a single application. You will no longer need different accounts and passwords with the UAEPASS.
This is all you need to know about the new UAEPASS.
WHAT EXACTLY IS THE UAEPASS?
The UAE Pass, which was launched in 2018, is an important component of the UAE’s long-term development objectives, including the supply of sustainable infrastructure and the environment.
The UAEPASS, also known as the “First National Digital Identity,” is a handy tool for distant identification while using online government services. This digital ID is comparable to a person’s or entity’s true identity in the UAE.
Residents will be able to access over 5,000 government e-services with a single user account and password with the UAEPASS. This smart-access tool will eventually replace the SmartPass and DubaiID technologies that were previously in use.
WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE FROM THE DUBAIID AND THE SMARTPASS?
The Dubai Smart Government (DSG) and the Emirates Identity Authority released DubaiID specifically for Dubai citizens (EIDA). It provides citizens with unified access to all eServices supplied by the Dubai government via their computers or cellphones, as the name implies.
Residents of the capital city and the other Northern Emirates, like the Dubai ID, can utilize the UAE SmartPass for uniform data entry for online government services. It provided customers with the ability to update their profiles, seek a reset of their Emirates ID pin number, and view a list of their prior transactions in addition to a single account and password.
Smart Dubai, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), and the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority collaborated to create the UAE Pass. This single login electronic signature is intended to replace DubaiID and SmartPass solutions as a unified login credential for all online government transactions in the UAE, including utility bill payment and resident visa application. Your UAE Pass’s electronic signature is legally recognized for transactions and paperwork across all emirates.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A UAE PASS
The UAE Pass registration procedure consists of two steps: online registration and physical verification at a specified kiosk. To register for a UAE Pass online, you must first:
- Install the UAE PASS app on your smartphone.
- To begin the verification procedure, scan your original Emirates ID.
- Verify the details and create a password (not to be shared with anyone)
- For final verification, visit a UAE PASS kiosk near you.
- Insert your Emirates ID into the self-service machine and just follow the on-screen instructions.
- To acquire your UAE PASS login credentials, scan your fingerprint.
UAE PASS SERVICE PROVIDERS
- General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments
- Emirates Development Bank
- Emirates Post Group
- Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology
- Etisalat
- Federal Customs Authority
- Federal Electricity & Water Authority
- General Pension and Social Security Authority
- Federal Authority For Identity And Citizenship
- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation
- Ministry Of Climate Change and Environment
- Ministry of Health and Prevention
- Ministry of Interior
- Department of Economic Development (DED)
- Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)
- Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
- Dubai Land Department (DLD)
- Dubai Municipality
- Dubai Police
- Smart Dubai
- Roads and Transport
- Authority (RTA)
- Sharjah Airport International Free Zone
- Sharjah Municipality
- Social Services Department
- Ajman Department of Municipality & Planning
- Ajman Police General Headquarters
- Department of Tourism Development
Ras Al Khaimah Police GHQ - Umm Al Quwain Smart Government Department
- Fujairah Port
- Fujairah Police
- Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (TAMM)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO I STILL HAVE ACCESS TO MY DUBAIID/SMARTPASS?
Until you change your DubaiID to the UAE Pass, you will no longer be able to use it.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE UAE PASS?
There are two major advantages to employing the pass. To begin, you receive a single-credential login to all online government services and platforms. The second benefit is that you will receive a legally recognized digital signature that can be used to sign crucial papers online without having to visit service centers.
WHAT IS THE SECURITY OF MY DIGITAL SIGNATURE?
The SHA-256 hashing method protects your digital signature. The National Security Agency (NSA) in the United States created the SHA (Standard Hashing Algorithm), which has a ‘one-way cryptographic function. This implies that no one will be able to decode it back to the original text, providing ultimate digital identity security.
IS IT A CHARGED SERVICE?
No, the UAEPass service is completely free.
IS THE DIGITAL SIGNATURE ON THE UAEPASS LEGALLY VALID?
Yes. Your digital signature will be legally binding and will be considered equivalent to your written signature.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT CHANNELS OF THE UAE PASS SERVICE?
These services are offered through the following channels:
- Application for mobile devices (available on both iOS and Android)
- The portal for self-service (available on uaepass.ae)
- Pass Kiosks in the UAE
WHAT IS THE CONTACT NUMBER FOR THE UAE PASS?
The UAEPass helpline number is 600-560-000.
This ends our UAE Pass guide. The effort is in line with the UAE’s goal of being smarter and happier, concluding in the UAE Centennial in 2071. The objective of the UAE’s Centennial Plan for the next 50 years is to make the country’s government the greatest in the world, on par with the world’s top economies.
Digitalisation has had a significant influence on various industries in the UAE and has changed the way we do business on a daily basis. Technology has also altered how people contact and communicate with authorities. For instance, residents now use government apps in Dubai for everything, from requesting new utility connections to paying traffic fines online.
