No. As of 2025, the Emirates ID is the official document representing your residency. Physical stickers are no longer issued for standard residency.
Once your Medical Fitness test is passed and your Emirates ID application is typed, your residency must be formally approved by Immigration. This digital “stamp” confirms your legal status and allows you to:
To complete the electronic residency activation, we require:
Your residency is verified electronically at the airport. You may also print your “Residency Report” from the ICP portal, which we can provide for you.
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