How to Update Your Emirates ID Details
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Emirates ID card
Your Emirates ID is your official identification document in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It contains important information about you, such as your name, nationality, date of birth, and photograph. It is important to keep your Emirates ID up to date with your current information.

When to Update Your Emirates ID
You should update your Emirates ID if any of your personal details change. This includes:
- Your name
- Your nationality
- Your date of birth
- Your passport number
- Your address
- Your job title
How to Update Your Emirates ID
To update your Emirates ID, you will need to visit the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) customer happiness centre in your Emirate. You will need to bring your old Emirates ID and your passport.
Step 1: Update Your Residence Visa
Before you can update your Emirates ID, you will need to update your residence visa. This is because your Emirates ID is linked to your residence visa.
To update your residence visa, you can:
- Apply online at gdrfa.gov.ae
- Visit an Amer centre
- Visit a typing centre
You will need to provide the following documents:
- Your passport
- Your old Emirates ID
- Supporting documents related to your change request
Cost: Dh260
Step 2: Update Your Emirates ID
Once your residence visa has been updated, you can update your Emirates ID. To do this, take your updated residence visa and your old Emirates ID to one of the following customer happiness centres of Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP):
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list of ICP customer happiness centres in Dubai
- Al Barsha
- Al Ghazal mall
- Al Rashidiya
Apply for updating your Emirates ID at the centre. After reviewing the information on the residence visa, ICP will process your request and issue a new Emirates ID with the updated information.
Cost: Dh350 (including service fee and courier charges)
How to Get an Online Version of Your Emirates ID
You can also get an online version of your Emirates ID. To do this, visit the ICP website and follow the instructions.
Cost: Dh150
What to Do If You Have a Visa Issued by an Emirate Other Than Dubai
If you have a visa issued by an Emirate other than Dubai, you will need to visit the GDRFA customer happiness centre in your Emirate. At the centre, you can complete both the steps – updating your residence visa, and ultimately updating your Emirates ID.
You simply need to ensure you are carrying the necessary documents, as per your detail change request.
Additional Tips
- It is a good idea to make an appointment before you visit the GDRFA or ICP customer happiness centre.
- You can also apply for a passport renewal online at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation website.
- If you have any questions, you can contact the GDRFA or ICP customer service.