People of Determination ID Card (POD Card)

Offered by UAE Ministry of Community Empowerment

Free federal identification card for eligible UAE citizens and residents with a documented disability, including autism, to access participating services and facilities.

The UAE Ministry of Community Empowerment issues the People of Determination Card as official identification that the holder has a qualifying disability.

The service is available to eligible UAE citizens and residents. The ministry's published disability categories include autism, but the application must include reports that document the disability according to the national classification and describe its type, severity, and assistive requirements.

Applicants sign in with UAE Pass, submit the online application, and attach the required identity, photo, and medical or educational-psychology records. The federal service is free; benefits offered by other authorities and businesses have their own current rules.

Program details can change. Confirm current eligibility, availability, costs, and application requirements with the official source before acting.

Eligibility

UAE citizen or resident with a disability category recognized by the national People of Determination classification, supported by the medical or educational-psychology reports required for that category.

How to apply

Sign in using UAE Pass, complete the online application, attach the required documents, and submit it through the Ministry of Community Empowerment service.

At a glance

Source and verification

Last source check: July 28, 2026

Check the current program details at the cited source. Eligibility, funding, availability, fees, and application steps can change.

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