If you reside outside the UAE and have discovered that your passport has expired or is about to, there's no need to worry! UAEICP offers Emiratis a straightforward process to renew their passports overseas in just three easy steps. This service caters to those who are abroad due to medical or educational commitments, enabling them to renew their passports effortlessly. Once renewed, the passports will be sent to the UAE Embassy in their current location for collection.
For applicants aged 15 and above, both a signature and fingerprint are required on the ID card to issue the passport, and the existing passport must have less than 6 months of validity. Starting July 2024, the validity of Emirates passports for individuals aged 21 and older will be extended from 5 to 10 years. This extension will reduce the number of visits to the passport office from two to one, aiding the government's initiative to simplify bureaucracy and save citizens' time. Citizens can apply for this new service when their current passports expire or when all pages are used, whichever comes first.
Emiratis can renew their passports abroad via the UAEICP website (www.icp.gov.ae) or through a smart application by following these steps: 1. Log in with your digital ID. 2. Select the service for renewing citizens' passports. For those abroad: 3. Submit the application, review and update the data, and pay the fees. 4. Receive the passport by selecting a delivery service to the UAE Embassy.
Applicants must ensure all required information is accurately provided. It's crucial to verify that all data in the registration application is correct before making the payment to prevent any processing delays. Accurate data ensures timely transaction completion. Confirm that the phone number, email address, and delivery method in the application are correct. The submitted data will undergo review and audit by the Commission.
For additional information and inquiries, contact: 600522222. The passport is issued electronically within 48 hours of receiving and accepting the service request that meets the conditions. Required documents include recent personal photos that adhere to the approved standards. The photo should be recent, color, high quality, and up to date (35 - 40mm) within 6 months, with a white background, neutral facial expressions, and a straight head position. Hands should not appear above the shoulders, eyes must be open towards the camera without colored lenses, and glasses are acceptable if they do not obscure the eyes or cause light reflection. The image should not contain a frame, and the dress code should be the official UAE uniform. Head coverings are allowed according to customs and traditions. The resolution should be at least 600 dpi without ink traces or wrinkles, and the image width should be 40-35 millimeters. Personal photos subject to modification or enhancement programs cannot be accepted. If a recent personal photo is available in the electronic systems, customers can approve the retrieved photo or add a new one.
Fees include a request fee of Dh10, an issue fee of Dh40, and a delivery fee of Dh15. The old passport must be presented to the embassy employee to issue the new passport. Customers are exempt from fees in cases of material errors made by the authority during the issuance of identity cards or citizens' passports. Additionally, individuals subject to the Social Security Law and persons with disabilities and autism are also exempt from fees.
