How to Update Your Emirates ID in the UAE: A Step-by-Step Guide

Updating your Emirates ID is crucial for residents and citizens of the UAE. This guide explains how to update your Emirates ID, whether you need to change personal details or correct errors.

Why Updating Your Emirates ID is Essential

The Emirates ID serves as your official identification for numerous activities in the UAE. An updated Emirates ID is necessary for banking, medical insurance, and verifying residency status. Keeping this information current helps you avoid potential complications and delays.

Key vs. Non-Key Information

Your Emirates ID contains two types of information:

• Key Information: Includes your name, date of birth, and nationality.
• Non-Key Information: Includes details like your address and occupation.

Since August 2023, updating certain key information online has become possible, making the process more convenient.

Required Documents

For UAE Citizens

• Original UAE ID Card
• Supporting documents to verify changes
• Valid medical report (for fee exemptions for People of Determination or the elderly)
• Social insurance certificate for fee exemptions
• Power of Attorney (POA) if someone else applies on your behalf

For GCC Residents and Expats

• Supporting documents to verify changes
• Diplomatic or consular cards (for fee exemptions)
• Valid medical report (for People of Determination)
• POA if someone else applies on your behalf
• Proof of residency in the UAE

How to Update Your Emirates ID Offline

• Visit an ICP Branch: Go to the nearest ICP branch or Customer Happiness Centre.
• Submit Form and Documents: Complete the information change form and submit it with the required documents.
• Pay Fees:
  • AED 40 service fee
  • AED 150 for issuing an updated card
  • AED 150 for urgent service (optional)
• Complete Biometrics: Provide fingerprints and photographs.
• Collect New ID: Receive an SMS with details on when and where to collect your new Emirates ID.

How to Update Your Emirates ID Online

• Visit ICP Website: Go to the ICP data update service section.
• Login with UAE Pass: Use your UAE Pass credentials.
• Update Information: Select “Update Personal Information” and make the necessary changes.
• Upload Documents: Provide a colored passport photo, passport copy, current Emirates ID copy, and a signed letter from your sponsor.
• Pay Fees: The online update fee is AED 200.

Updating Your Mobile Number

Online Process

• Visit ICP Website: Access the personal information update service page.
• Enter Details: Provide your Emirates ID number, passport number, date of birth, and other required fields.
• Enter New Mobile Number: Select the correct country code and input your new number.
• Review and Confirm: Verify the updated information.
• Pay Fees: The fee for updating your mobile number is AED 53.

App Process

• Open ICP App: Select the “Update Personal Info” tab.
• Enter Details: Provide your Emirates ID and personal information.
• Change Mobile Number: Input your new mobile number and confirm with the OTP sent to your registered number.
• Pay Fees: Complete the payment and receive an invoice with a reference number.

Urgent Updates: Fawri Service

The Fawri service allows you to receive your updated Emirates ID within 24 hours. Available for UAE nationals, GCC nationals residing in the UAE, and expatriates replacing lost or damaged cards, this service is accessible at FAIC Customer Happiness Centres without prior notice.

Keeping your Emirates ID updated is essential for seamless access to various services and transactions in the UAE. Whether you need to update key or non-key information, this guide provides a clear path to ensure your ID remains current.

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