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How to Change Your Emirates ID Photo?

Byبشرى ديوبUpdated10 December 2024 - 4:23pm

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship in the UAE provides the service of changing the photo of the Emirates ID card through the official website on the Internet, or the application that provides services on smart phones, or through customer service centers and printing offices.

1 How to Change Your Emirates ID Photo
2 How to Change Your Emirates ID Photo via the app
3 How to Change Your Emirates ID Photo via Customer Happiness Centers
4 How to Change Your Emirates ID Photo through the printing offices
5 Change Emirates ID Photo Fees
6 Required Documents to Change Emirates ID Photo
7 Change Emirates ID photo Link
8 Questions & Answers

How to Change Your Emirates ID Photo

The following are the steps to change the photo of the Emirates ID card online:

Step 1: Go to the ID card renewal service “from here“.

Step 2: Read the service details, then click on “Start Service”.
Step 3: Log in to the user account with the digital ID.

Step 4: Search for the air card renewal service from the electronic services.
Step 5: Follow the system instructions to enter the required data.
Step 6: Pay the fees due for the service.
Step 7: Complete the requirements for obtaining the service (fingerprint, photo) within the specified period to avoid deactivating the request.

How to Change Your Emirates ID Photo via the app

Here are the steps to change the Emirates ID photo via the app:

Step 1: Download the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship app from the following links:

UAEICP From Google Play:

Download

UAEICP From App Store:

Download

UAEICP From App Gallery:

Download

Step 2: Run the app from the list of apps after downloading it.
Step 3: Choose the Arabic language and then agree to the required permissions.
Step 4: Log in to the user account with the digital ID.

How to Change Your Emirates ID Photo

Step 5: Access the card renewal service.

How to Change Your Emirates ID Photo

Step 6: Follow the system instructions to enter the required data.
Step 7: Pay the fees due for the service.
Step 8: Complete the requirements for obtaining the service (fingerprint, photo) within the specified period to avoid deactivating the request.

How to Change Your Emirates ID Photo via Customer Happiness Centers

The Emirates ID photo can be changed via Customer Happiness Centers by following the following steps:

Step 1: Visit the nearest Customer Happiness Center.
Step 2: Obtain an automated turn ticket and wait.
Step 3: Submit the application with all the conditions and documents to the customer service employee.
Step 4: Pay the service fees.
Step 5: Receive the card through the customer happiness center.

How to Change Your Emirates ID Photo through the printing offices

The Emirates ID photo can be changed through the customer happiness centers by following the following steps:

Step 1: Visit the nearest printing office approved by the Authority.
Step 2: Submit the application with all the conditions and documents to the printing office employee.
Step 3: Pay the service fees and printing office services.
Step 4: Receive a text message or email stating that the card is ready.
Step 5: Receive the card through the channel chosen by the customer (email, Emirates Post offices, delivery to the specified address).

Change Emirates ID Photo Fees

The following table shows the fees for changing the Emirates ID photo:

Category	Fees
Emirati citizens	100 dirhams: Fees for issuing a card for five years. 200 dirhams: Fees for issuing a card for ten years. AED 40: Service Fee AED 30: Typing Office Fee AED 150: Urgent Service Fees at Customer Happiness Centers
Non-GCC Residents	AED 100: Issuance fee for each year (according to the validity period of the residence) AED 40: Service Fee AED 30: Typing Office Fee AED 150: Urgent Service Fees at Customer Happiness Centers
GCC Residents	AED 100: Five-year card issuance fee. AED 40: Service Fee AED 30: Typing Office Fee AED 150: Urgent Service Fees at Customer Happiness Centers

Required Documents to Change Emirates ID Photo

You can find out the documents required to change the Emirates ID photo below:

Category	Required Documents
Emirati Citizen	Original expired ID card or a copy of it or its data. A personal photo (4.5 x 3.5 cm) with a white background for all age groups. Original power of attorney for the person representing the customer in case the person concerned is not present and the application is submitted by a third party in case of applying for the service at the center.
Gulf resident	Original expired ID card or a copy of it or its data. Valid passport. Valid Gulf ID card for those over 21 years old or for one of the parents for those under 21 years old. A personal photo (4.5 x 3.5 cm) with a white background for all age groups. Original birth certificate, passport of one of the parents or Emirates ID card for those under 15 years old. Original power of attorney for the person representing the customer in case the person concerned is not present and the application is submitted by a third party in case of applying at the center. Presenting one of the documents proving residency within the country.
Non-Gulf resident	Original expired ID card or a copy of it or its data. Valid passport. A valid residence permit or an original residence under renewal procedures or a valid residence for those who did not issue an ID card when issuing the residence. A personal photo (4.5 x 3.5 cm) with a white background for all age groups. Original birth certificate, passport of one of the parents or Emirates ID card for those under 15 years old. Original power of attorney certificate for the person representing the customer in the event that the person concerned is not present and the application is submitted by a third party in the event of submitting it at the center.

Change Emirates ID photo Link

You can go to the ID card renewal service via the link icp.gov.ae directly to log in and then start submitting an application to obtain an Emirates ID card with a new photo.

Conclusion

When changing the Emirates ID photo, you must pay attention to the validity of the card. If the card is valid for more than 6 months, you must apply for the data update service through the Customer Happiness Center. If the ID card is valid for less than 6 months, you must apply for the ID card renewal service through any of the service channels.

Questions & Answers

Can I change my Emirates ID photo?

Yes, if the card is valid for more than 6 months, you can apply for the data update service through the Customer Happiness Center. If the ID card is valid for less than 6 months, you can apply for the ID card renewal service through any of the service channels.

How do I change my photo in the UAE Pass program?

The image is modified by logging in, searching for the data update service, and uploading the new image.

What happens when your Emirates ID expires?

After the expiry of the Emirates ID card, the holder must apply for its renewal.

How much does it cost to replace a lost Emirates ID for expatriates?

A fee of 300 dirhams must be paid if the card is lost or damaged, in addition to an application fee of 70 dirhams if submitted through printing offices, or 40 dirhams if submitted online.

How can I change my phone number on my Emirates ID?

The phone number on the Emirates ID card can be changed through the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security website.

How many photos are in the Emirates ID card?

Only one photo with Emirates ID card must be submitted online in size 35x45 mm on icp.gov.ae.