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Yemeni Identity Card

Official identity document in Yemen From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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]

TypeIdentity card
Issued by Yemen
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Yemeni ID Card
The biometric variant of the ID card
The non-biometric ID card variant still being issued in most of Yemen
TypeIdentity card
Issued by Yemen
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Smart ID cards

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.

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