CIO Bahrain Smart (ID) Card Application Procedure : Central Informatics Organisation

Name of the Organization : Central Informatics Organisation
Type of Facility : Smart (ID) Card Application Procedure
Country : Bahrain

Website : http://www.cio.gov.bh/CIO_ENG/default.aspx

Smart Card Application Procedure :

In essence, the Smart Card is an electronic card with the capability of securely storing a variety of information about the holder.

Related : Central Informatics Organisation Bahrain Smart Card Appointment : www.statusin.org/4401.html

It is issued to every citizen and resident in the Kingdom of Bahrain and, if applied for, it is generated for newborns also. With built-in biometrics such as fingerprints as well as the photograph and signature of the holder, the Smart Card allows fast and secure verification of the holder’s identity. The Smart Card contains data and information from the holder’s passport, ID card, CPR card and driving license. Additionally, the Smart Card can include the holder’s basic medical details and the latest academic qualifications.

Smart Card Design :
Designed with a distinct arabesque appeal, the Smart Card prominently features red and white colours as a representation of the Kingdom’s flag.

Validity :
The smart Card is Valid for 5 years from the date of issue.

Who is issued an ID Card :
All citizens and residents of the Kingdom of Bahrain are issued with ID Cards, similarly to the current CPR card.

Uses and Benifits :

** Since the ID Card permits a secure and fast verification of the holder’s identity, it can speed up identification requests from government and non-government authorities. For example, a ID Card holder travelling to and from the Kingdom will be able to benefit from quick and convenient e-gates at the Bahrain International Airport. Similarly, the ID Card can also be used to make payments at the Airport, for public transport and car parks. More importantly, a ID Card holder can also use the Card to pay government bills and fees and benefit from automated payment systems via specially installed electronic devices at government facilities and private establishments.
** Another benefit of the ID Card’s ability to securely verify the holder’s identity is to allow voting in a simple and timesaving manner. The voter’s details on the system are crosschecked with the biometric information stored on the Card thus ensuring a secure and confidential means of voting.
** Additionally, the ID Card stores the basic medical details of the holder with an option to have the holder’s blood type printed on the face of the Card. It can also keep track of children’s vaccinations and when the next doctor’s appointments are due.
** The integration of the holder’s driving license with the ID Card allows easy renewal of licenses via the electronic chip without replacing the Card itself. This feature also keeps track of traffic violations by allowing traffic police to make on-the-spot changes to the holder’s driving license record with the use of special card readers. For security reasons, the card readers issued to the traffic police can only access the driving license area of the ID Card’s data. As soon as the Card is placed in the reader, it biometrically verifies the holder’s identity and allows traffic police to view the holder’s driving license details and record traffic violations.
** The benefits of the ID Card continue at home where it allows the holder to conduct transactions over the Internet. By attaching a small card reader to the computer, the holder’s identity is instantly and securely verified as soon as the Card is inserted into the reader. Upon verification the holder can access numerous e-government services and also make payments for these services.
** Last but not least, the ID Card can be used as a valid travel document for journeys between the Gulf Cooperative Council countries. And since the Card conforms to the international standards for electronic ID cards, it may also serve as a valid travel document to and from countries which permit such use of ID cards and e-gates.

ID Card Fees :
Bahraini : 2BD for issue or renewal and 4BD for Lost /Damage Card
Non Bahraini : 10 BD for all cases
Chip update : 1 BD

How to apply :
Visit the directorate of technical resources in Isa Town

Documents needed :
** For new card : Passport
** For switch from CPR : CPR card and Passport
** For change of information within the ID card Like the address or profession : any document proving this would be accepted.
** When card is lost : fill application for lost or damaged cards. this application can be found in the ID card counter.
Newborn : passport

Contact :
For any assistance in this service please call 17878046

Read More : http://www.smartcard.gov.bh/?lang=en