The ACR I-Card Project automates the entire process of alien registration and integrates the issuance of various paper-based foreign national documentations into a microchip-based identification card called the ACR I-Card.

The ACR I-Card is a microchip-based credit card-sized identification card issued to registered foreigners replacing the paper-based ACR. It has an embedded computer chip with biometric security features capable of data management and can be updated electronically. It is fraud and tamper-proof/resistant with the following data:

1. Personal information such as name, age, date of birth, place of birth, etc.
2. Photograph
3. Date and status of admission
4. Visa type granted/date granted / date issued/ expiry date
5. Biometric information (2 digitalized fingerprint templates)
6. Signature
7. ACR and ICR, NBCR, RTV, CRTT, CRTS and CRPE numbers
8. Travel details
9. Payment of immigration fees details

The ACR I-Card also serves as the Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC), Re-entry Permit (RP) and Special Return Certificate (SRC) of the holder.