From 20 July 2026 the Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate in Dubai issue only e-passports. Here are the fees and when to apply.
Checked October 2026
From 20 July 2026, passport applications in the UAE are processed only as e-passports. If you hold a machine-readable passport, it stays valid until it expires — you get an e-passport when you renew.
| Passport | Normal | Urgent |
|---|---|---|
| 5 years · 36 pages | 145 | 235 |
| 5 years · 72 pages | 260 | 425 |
| 10 years · 36 pages | 215 | 355 |
| 10 years · 72 pages | 390 | 635 |
A lost passport costs more (for example AED 290 normal for 5 years / 36 pages the first time).
Apply when about six months are left on your passport. Your UAE visa and Emirates ID depend on a valid passport, so do not leave it late.
The Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi or the Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai. Check the mission’s website for appointments and the documents to bring.
Add the document once. LifeDesk reminds you on your phone, for you and your whole family.
Set a free reminderA 5-year, 36-page e-passport is AED 145 normal or AED 235 urgent. A 10-year, 36-page one is AED 215 normal or AED 355 urgent.
Yes, until its expiry date. When you renew you get an e-passport.
When about six months are left.
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