Yemeni ID Card | |
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Type | Identity card |
Issued by | Yemen |
A Yemeni Identity Card is an official document issued by the Yemeni government to its citizens. [1] It acts as proof of identity for someone who holds it. [2]
The Yemeni embassy in Riyadh has launched a new program offering smart cards to Yemeni citizens abroad. These cards, equipped with biometric security features, aim to improve efficiency in government interactions and data management. This initiative follows a 2009 European Union proposal for a similar identity card system, which was ultimately rejected. Yemeni residents in Saudi Arabia can now schedule appointments online to obtain their smart cards through a process similar to passport issuance. [3] Issuance of the Smart ID card has also began in Aden, [4] however as of 2024, most governmental offices in Yemen still issue the previous, non-biometric ID card.
Yemeni ID Card | |
---|---|
Type | Identity card |
Issued by | Yemen |
A Yemeni Identity Card is an official document issued by the Yemeni government to its citizens. [1] It acts as proof of identity for someone who holds it. [2]
The Yemeni embassy in Riyadh has launched a new program offering smart cards to Yemeni citizens abroad. These cards, equipped with biometric security features, aim to improve efficiency in government interactions and data management. This initiative follows a 2009 European Union proposal for a similar identity card system, which was ultimately rejected. Yemeni residents in Saudi Arabia can now schedule appointments online to obtain their smart cards through a process similar to passport issuance. [3] Issuance of the Smart ID card has also began in Aden, [4] however as of 2024, most governmental offices in Yemen still issue the previous, non-biometric ID card.