When it comes to starting a business in the UAE, entrepreneurs must have a good understanding of the rules and regulations of the country and a knowledge of how things work, for example how to apply for a visa, how to get an update on the passport, what is the process of having some legal certificates, etc.
As the world evolves every minute, technology and innovations have empowered the many important procedures that help users get a seamless experience. That is where the need for digital services spikes. And, Dubai offers seamless ICP smart solutions for all the major services.
We move forward in a digital world where everything is at our fingertips. You can access many things with just a click. In a fast-paced world, everyone tries to save time and get solutions without wasting too much time.
There was a time when people used to wait for weeks to get a passport form or a visa form. In today’s world, we even can’t think about waiting for a week to just get a form done. As every problem creates a way for solutions, the ICP smart service is something that eases the process.
What is ICP Smart Service?
ICP smart service in the United Arab Emirates is an E-portal created by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA). This service allows entrepreneurs and individuals to apply for nationality, immigration, and services regarding identification, such as passport, and visa virtually. Enabled with cutting-edge technology, these ICP smart services make tough tasks easy and seamless.
The service helps to complete administrative work like passport renewals, visa applications, renewal of residential certificates, Emirates ID applications, and renewal as well as other identification services from anywhere, anytime, just with a few steps.
It simplifies the administration of your travel and citizenship paperwork by centralizing all relevant data. It is recommended that residents of Dubai register first at the closest ICP office so that they can use all the available facilities.
What services can you avail of through ICP Smart Services?
As we mentioned in the blog, ICP smart service often offers identification and authorization-related services. There are many services available under the ICP. Here are a few that will help you to understand how this service works.
Services for the UAE Citizens
- Applying for new Emirates IDs, renewal of outdated IDs, and replacement for defective and missing identification cards.
- Applying for new passports, renewal of old ones, and reporting of missing passports.
- This service also offers an updation in the family book management, adding family book prints, and making additions or deletions.
- This also includes managing the national ID and visa applications for the person you sponsor in the United Arab Emirates.
Services for the residents in the UAE
- People residing in Dubai can apply for their new visas which include employment, tourism, and residential visa.
- One can renew their existing visas before it gets outdated.
- The residents can also take benefits by applying for a new Emirates Identification Card or renewing their old cards.
- There’s one more benefit that seems exciting. One can seek a change in their visa status for example- from tourist to resident.
Advantages of Availing ICP Smart Services
Taking advantage of cutting-edge technology to ease your work and save time, is always a good idea instead of following the traditional ones. We have talked about how the ICP smart services work and what it offers, here are a few benefits of using this service in Dubai.
- This service allows you to apply for services and maintain the applicant’s form at any time, from anywhere with your comfort. There is no need to go with the traditional way and wait in the queue for hours.
- This also cuts the processing time as it handles work digitally and helps to process the requests in no time.
- Tracking your process is also one of the major benefits as you can always track your process just as you track your online order.
- This digital service reduces paperwork so the applicant easily manage the documents and it also reduces the risk of document forgery. This saves overall time too.
- The ICP service also cut down the cost which benefits both the government and the applicant.
- Another major benefit of this system is that it enhances the user experience and secures the applicant's data as the service is powered by the UAE government.
How Can Markai Corporate Services Help?
In conclusion, Markai Corporate Services is here to assist in smoothing the transition if you intend to relocate to Dubai for business. We can assist you with all the necessary paperwork, help you apply for visas, and help you choose the ideal location to launch your venture. We provide all the modern assistance to our clients so they can achieve success from day one.
