Pakistan missions in UAE launch e-Passport processing, fees from Dh145
By Business & Property Desk1 min read
Pakistan’s diplomatic missions in the United Arab Emirates have started handling all passport applications as e-Passports, with fees beginning at Dh145 for a five-year document.
New process begins at Abu Dhabi embassy and Dubai consulate
The Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai began processing all passport applications as e-Passports on 23 October 2026, according to a public notice issued by the missions. The notice stated that the e-Passport issuance process “has started and will continue”, applying to all new applications submitted at both offices.
No immediate replacement needed for existing passport holders
Pakistani nationals holding valid Machine Readable Passports (MRPs) do not need to replace them immediately. The missions said all valid MRPs remain valid until their date of expiry. Applicants have been advised to apply for renewal only when the remaining validity of their passport is less than six months.
For the e-Passport, both a first name and a last name are mandatory. Applicants whose current passports carry only a single name should be prepared for this requirement when applying.
Fee structure for e-Passports
Fees vary by the number of pages, validity period, processing type and whether the passport is being replaced after loss. All fees are in UAE dirhams. For a standard renewal, the lowest fee is Dh145 for a 36-page, five-year passport under normal processing, while the same document with a 10-year validity costs Dh215. A 72-page passport costs Dh260 for five years and Dh390 for 10 years under normal processing.
Urgent processing adds a premium across all categories. Fees also rise sharply for replacements, with a second loss of a 72-page passport under urgent processing costing Dh1,700 for five years and Dh2,540 for 10 years.
