Immigration · Regulator
ICP — Federal Identity, Citizenship & Customs Authority
The UAE federal immigration authority covering Abu Dhabi and the northern emirates. Counterpart to Dubai's GDRFA.
In practice
Founders incorporating in Abu Dhabi (ADGM, ADDED, Sharjah, Ajman, etc.) deal with ICP for their residency visa. ICP issues entry permits, residency visas, Emirates ID, and manages border control for non-Dubai emirates.