National ID Card
Egyptian National Identity Card
The national ID card is Egypt's compulsory primary identity document, issued to every citizen and carrying a unique permanent 14-digit National Number assigned at birth registration. It is required for government services, banking, employment, education and domestic travel, and is the legal basis on which digital ID services such as Digital Egypt are built.
Compulsory national ID for citizens from age 16
domestic
How to register, log in, and renew National ID Card
Apply for or renew the Egyptian national ID card
- Visit a Civil Status Authority office; every citizen aged 16 and older must hold the card.
- Complete the application form and submit required documents such as birth certificate and proof of address.
- Provide a photo and biometrics, and pay the applicable fee, choosing normal or expedited processing.
- Collect the card or have it delivered; renew before the card's expiry to keep it valid.
Steps are a general guide and can change. Always confirm the current process on the official portal.
Privacy and trust
The card mandatorily records religion in the civil registry, which has drawn long-standing human-rights criticism over discrimination and forced disclosure.
Identity verification providers
Independent identity verification vendors that support documents like this for KYC and onboarding. Exact document coverage varies by provider and region, so confirm support before relying on it.
National ID Card: frequently asked questions
- What is Egypt's National Number?
- It is a unique permanent 14-digit number assigned at birth registration that encodes date and place of birth, and serves as the universal identifier across government, banking and telecom.
- Is the national ID card required for banking and SIM cards?
- Yes. The card and its National Number are required for banking and KYC, SIM registration, employment, education, voting and access to social subsidies.