Updating details on Emirates ID

According to Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Ports Security (ICP), the Emirates ID card holder must report any change in his/her details of the card to the competent department in ICP within one month from the date of change.

Apply to modify / update any details related to an existing and valid ID card.

This applies to Emirates ID cards issued to nationals and expatriate residents.

Cancelling Emirates ID

Residents who intend to cancel their UAE residence visa for the purpose of leaving the country for good or for the purpose of changing jobs, are required to hand over their ID cards to the respective General Directorate for Residency and Foreigners Affairs.

The respective General Directorate for Residency and Foreigners Affairs will hand over the returned ID card to Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security-ICP, which had issued the card.

For more information regarding the Emirates ID, you could contact ICP via the ‘Ask Hamad’ service or the phone by calling on 600522222.