Indian expats who are flying home are advised to bring their new Emirates IDs to avoid delays at airports now that visa stamps on passports are no longer required for UAE residents.
Emirates IDs now serve as proof of residency as stated by a circular issued by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security in April. The latest version of the card contains all the relevant details that used to be printed on the visa stamp, and immigration counters at various airports will be able to read the data on the ID. Failure to bring the actual Emirates ID, however, could cause problems at airports in India, based on the experience of some expats who travelled recently.
Carrying Emirates ID where ever you are travelling is advisable to facilitate ease in travel.
