Pakistan’s missions switched new passport applications to e-passports on 23 October 2026. In the UAE, apply through the Embassy in Abu Dhabi or Consulate in Dubai. Previously issued machine-readable passports remain valid until expiry; you do not need to replace one solely because of the change.
- Where: the Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi or the Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai.
- Fees: the UAE schedule reported on 23 October starts at AED 145 for a 36-page, five-year passport with normal processing. Confirm the mission’s current fee before paying.
- When: the UAE rollout notice advises renewal with less than six months remaining. For earlier renewal, contact the mission with your reason; the online service has separate eligibility rules.
- Names: DGIP requires a first and last name. Ask the mission how to handle a single-name record before changing identity documents.
Children under 15 receive a five-year passport. Applicants aged 15 and over may choose ten-year validity under DGIP’s published rules.
Checked on 30 October 2026. The e-passport change is confirmed by an official Pakistan mission notice. Document and validity rules below use DGIP and the Dubai consulate; the AED fee tables are the UAE mission schedule reported by Gulf News on 23 October, not a live payment quote.
How much is Pakistani passport renewal in the UAE?
36-page e-passport
| Validity | Case | Normal | Urgent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | New or renewal | AED 145 | AED 235 |
| 5 years | First lost | AED 290 | AED 470 |
| 5 years | Second lost | AED 580 | AED 940 |
| 10 years | New or renewal | AED 215 | AED 355 |
| 10 years | First lost | AED 430 | AED 710 |
| 10 years | Second lost | AED 860 | AED 1,420 |
72-page e-passport
| Validity | Case | Normal | Urgent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | New or renewal | AED 260 | AED 425 |
| 5 years | First lost | AED 520 | AED 850 |
| 5 years | Second lost | AED 1,040 | AED 1,700 |
| 10 years | New or renewal | AED 390 | AED 635 |
| 10 years | First lost | AED 780 | AED 1,270 |
| 10 years | Second lost | AED 1,560 | AED 2,540 |
Which to choose: applicants aged 15 or over can compare five- and ten-year validity. The reported normal fee for a ten-year, 36-page passport is AED 215; children under 15 can only receive five-year validity. Choose extra pages if you regularly use pages for visas. Check the mission’s current fee information before payment.
Where to renew: Abu Dhabi or Dubai
| Mission | Usually serves |
|---|---|
| Embassy of Pakistan, Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra residents |
| Consulate General of Pakistan, Dubai | Dubai and Northern Emirates residents |
Dubai passport token hours: the consulate lists Monday–Thursday, 7am–1pm, and Friday, 7am–11am on its passport service page. Check holiday closures and any updated passport appointment instructions before attending. NADRA appointments are a separate service. For Abu Dhabi, confirm the embassy’s own passport arrangements.
How to renew a Pakistani passport in Dubai or Abu Dhabi: step by step
- Check your expiry date. The UAE rollout advice is to renew within six months of expiry. DGIP also allows earlier renewal with a reason; ask the mission about your case if travel, full pages or another need requires earlier action.
- Check your name. Both first and last names are required. If your documents show one name or inconsistent details, ask the mission whether it needs a name-field correction or a legal change through NADRA. Do not invent a surname.
- Make sure your NICOP or CNIC is valid. Follow NADRA’s renewal process if it has expired, and confirm what identity evidence the mission accepts for your case.
- Go to your mission with the documents below, or book online if the mission asks for appointments.
- Pay the current fee for your pages, validity and processing category. Complete the mission’s photograph, biometric and data-checking steps, and check every detail before signing.
- Keep your receipt and follow the collection instructions. Ask when to check for delivery and what to bring when collecting the new passport.
- Update your UAE immigration records with the new passport number through the applicable ICP or GDRFA service, and update any travel authorisations linked to the old number.
The graphic summarises the UAE mission route. Its six-month timing reflects the rollout advice; earlier renewal with a reason and the online service’s separate eligibility window are explained below.
Documents to bring
- Current Pakistani passport, original, plus a copy of the data page.
- Valid NICOP or CNIC, original, plus a copy.
- UAE residence visa page and Emirates ID copy.
- Children: Dubai’s checklist requires the child’s passport and identity document, both parents’ original passports and CNIC/NICOP, and attendance by both parents with the child. Ask about exceptions in advance; separated or divorced parents may need an attested custody order.
- Lost passport: obtain the required UAE police report and ask the mission for its replacement checklist and applicable lost-passport fee. Ordinary renewal documents alone are insufficient.
Dual nationals must also bring their original foreign passport. Use the Dubai consulate’s category-specific checklist for adult renewal, children, newborns and lost passports, and confirm Abu Dhabi’s requirements separately if applying there.
Can I renew my Pakistani passport online from the UAE?
DGIP publishes an online renewal service for overseas Pakistanis for passports that have expired or have less than one year remaining. Its public instructions still refer to machine-readable passports, while the October notice switches new mission applications to e-passports. Before paying at the official renewal portal, confirm current UAE eligibility, the passport type supplied, fees and delivery arrangements. Do not apply the mission’s six-month advice as though it were the online portal’s published one-year rule.
Do I need to replace my old passport now?
No. Previously issued machine-readable passports remain valid until their expiry date. The rollout alone does not require replacement. Check your destination’s minimum passport validity before travel and ask the mission about earlier renewal if needed.
Before you renew: check your visas
- Check each visa’s rules after passport renewal. Some destinations allow a valid visa in an old passport to be used with a new passport; others require updated digital records or a transfer. Keep the old passport and confirm the destination’s instructions rather than assuming carrying both always works.
- Check validity before booking. Entry rules differ by country and may require several months of passport validity. For a European trip, see our Schengen guide for Pakistani UAE residents.
How long does Pakistani passport renewal take in the UAE?
Ask the mission for the current e-passport turnaround for your chosen normal or urgent service. Overseas delivery and collection can add time, so do not treat a domestic DGIP processing estimate as a guaranteed UAE collection date. Keep the receipt and tracking details, and avoid relying on an unissued passport for a fixed departure.
Questions people ask
How much is Pakistani passport renewal in Dubai?
The UAE fee schedule reported on 23 October 2026 lists AED 145 for a five-year, 36-page e-passport with normal processing. The ten-year, 36-page option is AED 215 normal or AED 355 urgent. Check the mission’s current schedule before paying.
When can I renew my Pakistani passport in the UAE?
The UAE rollout advice is to renew with less than six months remaining. DGIP permits earlier renewal where a reason is provided, while its published overseas online rules cover expired passports or those with under one year remaining. Confirm the route that applies to your case.
Is my old Pakistani passport still valid?
Yes. Machine-readable passports remain valid until they expire.
My passport has only one name. What do I do?
DGIP requires a first and last name. Ask the mission how to handle your existing single-name record and whether a NADRA correction is necessary. A name-field adjustment and a legal name change may need different evidence.
Do I need a NICOP to renew my passport in the UAE?
Adults need a valid NICOP or CNIC under the Dubai consulate’s checklist. Children have additional identity and parental-document requirements; check the relevant category before attending.
Related guides
- Serbia visa for UAE residents
- Schengen visa from the UAE for Pakistanis
- UAE police clearance certificate
Sources
- Pakistan missions: official e-passport transition notice and Dubai passport documents, token hours and fee information.
- Directorate General of Immigration and Passports: passport validity, name and renewal rules; overseas online renewal guidance; online application portal.
- UAE fee schedule and rollout reporting, 23 October 2026: Gulf News fee tables and Khaleej Times report of the mission notice.
Written by Asad Waleed M, Dubai. Asad has lived in the UAE for nine years and researches visa rules from government sources. He is not an immigration lawyer or consultant, and Sifqa does not process applications. Read the editorial policy.
Last checked 30 October 2026. Found an error? Email [email protected] and it will be fixed and logged.