Information update
Updates the information recorded in your file with GDRFA Dubai (Amer).
How it works
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Documents
You
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Reviewed by MARIO E.G.S.H AI
MARIO E.G.S.H AI
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Submitted at GDRFA
Runner at GDRFA
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Medical & biometrics
You
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Visa issued
GDRFA
Documents required
Passport of the sponsored person (valid more than 6 months)
copyMore than 6 monthsRecent personal photo, white background
copyLabour contract or employment ID (private-sector sponsor)
in some casescopyOnly if: Private-sector employee, e.g. profession changeLetter of change of profession (government sponsor)
in some casesoriginalOnly if: Government-sector sponsorEstablishment card (investor or partner)
in some casescopyOnly if: Investor or partner residence
Conditions, time and validity
- Passport must be valid for more than six months.
- ICP requires changes in personal data to be reported within 30 days; late reporting costs AED 20 per day (up to AED 1,000).
- Processing time
- GDRFA does not state a time for this service; usually short once approved. Staff confirm.
- Validity of the result
- The residence keeps its original expiry date.
- Where it is applied for
- GDRFA website (24/7) or Amer centres.
Steps at the authority
- The centre checks the documents and types the application in the GDRFA smart system or at an Amer centre.
- The fees are paid when the application is submitted.
- GDRFA reviews the application; missing documents must be added within 30 days or the request is cancelled.
- The result is sent by SMS and email; the centre forwards it to the client.
Tips that save you a trip
- If you only changed phone, email or address, that is an ICP data update you can do yourself online (no GDRFA amendment).
- After a new passport, update the residence so travel and renewals are not blocked.
Common reasons for rejection or delay
- Passport valid less than six months.
- New profession not yet approved by MOHRE (private sector).
Questions and answers
I renewed my passport. Do I need a new visa?
No. The residence data is amended to the new passport; there is no visa sticker any more, the record is electronic.
Checked by the MARIO E.G.S.H team on 2026-10-08. Rules can change at any time; our consultant confirms the details for your case.
Legal basis
Federal Decree-Law No. 29 of 2021 on the Entry and Residence of Foreigners; Cabinet Resolution No. 65 of 2022 (executive regulations)
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