Govt begins rollout of new national e-ID card – INews Guyana

The Government of Guyana has started rolling out the new Electronic National Digital Identity Card (E-ID), with the enrollment of the public sector.

Staff of the Ministry of Home Affairs’ staff are currently being registered in the first phase.

To register, they must present a valid national ID, proof of address, and relevant civil status documents as part of the enrollment process.

In September, President Dr Irfaan Ali had announced that the government was gearing up to soon begin the nationwide distribution of the e-ID card.

President Ali was the first person to be issued with his e-ID card.

He had said the government will move to establish regional offices in order to accelerate the distribution of the e-ID cards.

The Government of Guyana in 2023 signed a US$35.4 million contract with German-based company, Veridos Identity Solutions for the implementation of the national electronic ID.

The e-ID card is intended to ensure holders have streamlined access to government services and healthcare services.

The e-ID card will be issued to both citizens and non-citizens. There will be an e-ID Citizen card for Guyanese nationals and an e-ID Resident card for migrants who meet the required legal criteria – such as those holding valid work permits.

The Home Affairs Ministry had explained that the e-ID Resident card is designed to ensure compliance with national regulations, including those of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), while also providing secure access to Government and private sector services.

E-ID Resident cards issued to non-citizens will remain valid only for the period of their approved legal stay, after which they automatically become invalid.

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