General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs

General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Abu Dhabi: address, phone and timings

Address	Abu Dhabi - Al Mushrif District - Shakhbut Bin Sultan Street
Area	Al Mushrif District, Abu Dhabi
Phone	600522222
Timings	From Monday to Thursday 7:30 am – 3:30 pm Friday 7:30 am – 12:00 pm Check today’s hours and reviews on Google Maps
Authorised by	Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP)

Location of General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Abu Dhabi

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Services at General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Abu Dhabi

ID Card Services
Issuance of ID Card
Available exclusively to UAE citizens and citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries
Renewal of ID Card
Available exclusively to UAE citizens and citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries
Replacement of ID Card
Available to all categories
Collection of Printed ID Card (Urgent Service)
Biometric Fingerprint Capture
Customer Service
Note:
An additional urgent service fee of AED 150 is applied to transactions completed inside the center.
Customer Service – Inquiries
Family data inquiries
Passport inquiries
Visa inquiries
Residency permit inquiries
Establishment registration and follow-up inquiries

Emirates ID and residency fees

The government fee is the same at every centre; centres may add a service charge. Check the official fees before you go:

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What to bring

Original passport and a copy, plus the current visa or entry permit page.
Emirates ID (if you already have one).
Passport-size photo with white background, if the service needs one.
Sponsor documents (for family or employment visas) and any approval or reference number you already have.

Requirements depend on the service. The centre will confirm the exact list when you call.

Frequently asked questions

Where is General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi - Al Mushrif District - Shakhbut Bin Sultan Street, Abu Dhabi.

What is the phone number of General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Abu Dhabi?

600522222.

What are the timings of General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Abu Dhabi?

From Monday to Thursday 7:30 am – 3:30 pm Friday 7:30 am – 12:00 pm. Hours can change during Ramadan and public holidays.

What services does General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Abu Dhabi offer?

ID Card Services; Issuance of ID Card; Available exclusively to UAE citizens and citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries; Renewal of ID Card; Available exclusively to UAE citizens and citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries; Replacement of ID Card; Available to all categories; Collection of Printed ID Card (Urgent Service).

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Source: official list of Emirates ID and ICP centres (ICP), checked on 29 October 2026. This is an independent guide, not affiliated with ICP or the centre.