POD ID Cards

Location specific information

The following table lists location specific information for these cards. These cards are usually issued by the same emirate in which the residents/citizen reside. For residents/expats, this means the emirate which issued their visa. For citizens it's the emirate in which they reside. There are certain acceptability parameters associated with these cards as not all cards are acceptable across UAE, conditions apply.

Card	Issued by Emirate	Accepted in Emirate
MOCD POD Card	All	All
ZHO POD Card	Abu Dhabi	Abu Dhabi
ZHO Fazaa Hemam Card	Abu Dhabi	All
Sanad POD Card	Dubai	Dubai

Comparison between different POD cards in the UAE

The below tables summarizes and lists the major common and different features for each of the POD ID cards in the UAE which includes MOCD, ZHO, Sanad & Fazaa.

	MOCD POD Card	ZHO POD Card	Sanad Card	Fazaa Hemam Card
Issuing Authority	Ministry of Community Development (MOCD)	Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination (ZHO)	Community Development Authority (CDA) - Dubai	Ministry of Interior (MOI)
Eligibility	People of Determination across the UAE	People of Determination residing in Abu Dhabi	People of Determination residing in Dubai	People of Determination and their first-degree relatives across the UAE
Application Process	Online via MOCD website; requires medical report and personal photo Apply	Online via TAMM portal; requires medical assessment report Apply	Online via CDA e-services; requires medical report and proof of Dubai residence Apply	Application through Fazaa website; requires MOCD POD Card Apply
Processing Time	Approximately 5 working days	Up to 1 working day	Up to 5 working days	Varies; typically a few days
Validity Period	Typically 3 years / Till end of Visa	3 years	3 years	1 year; renewable
Key Benefits	Priority access to government and private sector services Discounts on healthcare, education, and transportation services Eligibility for specialized parking permits Access to tailored programs and rehabilitation services Facilitates entry to programs supporting inclusion and integration Read More	Eligibility for POD parking permits and priority services in Abu Dhabi Facilitates access to specialized healthcare and education services Discounted rates for therapies and rehabilitation programs Access to Fazaa Hemam privileges, including retail and travel discounts Participation in ZHO-organized programs and activities Read More	Discounts on government and private sector services Dedicated parking permits for People of Determination Free or subsidized public transportation options within Dubai Access to programs promoting independent living and skill development Priority in education and healthcare services in Dubai Read More	Extensive discounts on healthcare, retail, travel, and lifestyle services Priority support in emergency situations Special discounts for People of Determination and their families Access to Fazaa’s network of partner organizations for exclusive benefits Complements other POD cards with additional perks Read More
Cost	Free	Free	Free	Free
Renewal Process	Automatic renewal upon expiry; new card delivered via courier	Online renewal via TAMM portal; requires updated medical report	Online renewal via CDA e-services; requires updated medical report	Online renewal via Fazaa website; requires valid MOCD POD Card
Form	Physical Card	Electronic Card	Physical Card	Electronic Card / App
Additional Notes	Recognized nationwide; essential for accessing various POD services	Primarily for Abu Dhabi residents; facilitates access to local benefits	Specific to Dubai; offers benefits within the emirate	Offers extensive discounts; complements other POD cards

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