The Department of Registration of Persons has confirmed that the rollout of electronic national identity cards (E-NICs) will begin in the first few weeks of December.

According to the department, the new E-NICs have already arrived, with an initial batch of approximately 2.3 million cards ordered from a Finnish company. These advanced cards will feature biometric data as part of a modernized system aimed at enhancing security and improving identification processes.

Further details on the distribution schedule and procedures will be shared in the coming weeks.