Philippine passport renewal in the UAE moved on 1 July 2026. The two VFS-run ePassport Renewal Centers at the World Trade Center in Abu Dhabi and Wafi Mall in Dubai closed on 30 June 2026. Renewals are now handled directly by the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai. You book online, pay AED 240 on the day, and collect your new passport after about 5 to 8 weeks.
Checked on 21 October 2026 against the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi. Sources at the end.
At a glance
| Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Al Dhafra | Philippine Embassy, Abu Dhabi |
| Dubai and Northern Emirates | Philippine Consulate General, Dubai |
| Booking | Online appointment (GOAS); free; no walk-ins |
| Fee | AED 240 standard renewal; AED 600 lost or frequently lost passport |
| Processing | 5 to 8 weeks |
| When to book | Up to a year before your passport expires |
When to renew
The Embassy advises booking one year before your passport expires. Appointments fill up months ahead, and many countries refuse entry if your passport has less than six months left. Your UAE residence visa is also tied to your passport, so don’t let it run close to expiry.
Booking an appointment
- Go to the Embassy’s Global Online Appointment System (GOAS) at abudhabipe.dfa.gov.ph/goas, or the Consulate’s equivalent link for Dubai residents.
- Choose adult ePassport renewal and a date.
- Print the completed application form.
Booking is free. New slots are released during working hours, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Sunday to Thursday, per the Embassy. Report anyone selling appointment slots — the Embassy calls them fixers.
What to bring
- Confirmed appointment.
- Printed, completed application form.
- Current ePassport and a photocopy of the data page.
- AED 240 for the fee.
- If your name has changed: original PSA documents, such as a PSA marriage certificate (for a married woman using her husband’s surname), an annotated birth certificate, or a spouse’s death certificate.
On the day
- Get a priority number at the information counter.
- A processor checks your form and documents.
- Pay at the cashier.
- Give your biometrics.
- Check your details on screen carefully. The Embassy says errors found after this step can only be fixed through another paid renewal.
Collecting your new passport
- Check the e-Passport Release list on the mission’s website before you go.
- Bring your old passport (it will be cancelled) and your receipt.
- Only you may collect, except that either parent can collect a minor’s passport, and an immediate family member can collect with an authorisation letter and a copy of their valid ID.
- Passports not claimed within six months are sent back to the DFA in Manila.
After you collect it: your UAE residence visa is linked to your old passport number. Update your new passport details with the UAE immigration authority (ICP, or GDRFA for Dubai) and your employer.
Lost or damaged passport
- Fee: AED 600.
- A UAE police report (with English translation if needed) and a notarised affidavit of loss.
- If you have a copy of the lost passport, the Embassy says a PSA birth certificate and valid ID are not required. Without a copy, a PSA birth certificate is needed and you are processed as a new applicant.
Questions people ask
Can I still renew my Philippine passport at VFS Wafi Mall?
No. The VFS ePassport Renewal Centers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi closed on 30 June 2026. Renewals are now at the Consulate General in Dubai or the Embassy in Abu Dhabi.
How much is Philippine passport renewal in the UAE?
AED 240 for a standard adult renewal, and AED 600 for a lost or frequently lost passport.
How long does renewal take?
About 5 to 8 weeks. Check the e-Passport Release list before going to collect.
Related guides
Sources
- Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi — Passport renewal: abudhabipe.dfa.gov.ph
- Philippine Consulate General in Dubai — Passport procedures: dubaipcg.dfa.gov.ph
- Wego — Philippine passport services in the UAE move to Embassy and Consulate (25 June 2026), reporting the missions’ advisory
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 21 October 2026. Found an error? Email ionicwaleed@gmail.com — it gets fixed and logged.