Applying for a UAE passport is a straightforward process when all required documents are prepared in advance. This guide explains the procedure, necessary documents, fees, eligibility, and other key details to help you complete the process smoothly.
Step-by-Step Procedure
- Complete the Application Form
- Visit any accredited typing center to fill in the passport application form.
- Pay the Applicable Fees
- Make the payment at an Islamic bank (e.g., Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank) and obtain the payment sticker.
- Submit the Application
- Take the printed application form along with all required documents to the Department of Citizenship and Personal Status.
- Receive Your Passport
- Passports can be delivered via Empost (courier) or issued immediately if you have applied through the urgent service option.
Required Documents
- Original completed application form
- Original and copy of the Family Book
- One recent passport-size photograph (white, gray, or light-blue background; straight position)
- Original old passport (if applicable)
- Emirates ID (mandatory, including for newborns)
- Original payment sticker from Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
- Original Empost sticker (or proof of urgent service payment)
Office Locations & Contact Information
Department of Citizenship and Personal Status
- Telephone: 6005 22222
- Fax: +971 2 402 4531
- Inside UAE: 800 555
- Outside UAE: +971 2 666 4442
Working Hours:
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- Sunday – Thursday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Phone Enquiries: Same as office hours
Eligibility
- UAE nationals meeting the requirements for passport issuance
- Parents can apply on behalf of children, including newborns
Fees
- Regular passport issuance: AED 50
- Lost or damaged passport replacement: AED 310
- Bank service fee: AED 5
- Urgent application surcharge: AED 100
Validity
- A UAE passport is typically valid for 5 years from the date of issuance.
Processing Time
- Regular applications: Delivered via Empost within standard processing timelines.
- Urgent applications: Processed and delivered immediately at the department.
Instructions
- Ensure all documents are original (with copies where required).
- Emirates ID must be issued for all applicants, including newborns.
- Double-check payment stickers and courier receipts before submission.
Required Information
When filling out the application form, you will need to provide:
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- Full name (as per Family Book and Emirates ID)
- Date of birth
- Place of birth
- Nationality
- Current Emirates ID number
- Contact information (address, phone number, email)
Why This Document is Important
- A UAE passport serves as official proof of nationality and identity.
- Required for international travel.
- Can be used as a primary identification document for various government services.
Additional Information
- Urgent service is recommended for those needing a passport within the same day.
- Empost services allow safe and convenient home delivery.
- Passports for children must be applied for by their legal guardian.
Other Uses of the UAE Passport
- Acts as a primary proof of citizenship.
- Enables visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to many countries.
- Used as an identity document for government, banking, and legal purposes.
READ MORE: How to Apply for a New Emirates ID Card for Children Under 15
