Pakistani nationals in the UAE will receive an e-passport the next time they get their travel document renewed, the Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi said on July 17.
The move is being made in line with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards. This comes just a month after local authorities in Pakistan announced the phasing out of Machine-Readable passports.
The statement from the Pakistani Embassy in Abu Dhabi clearly stated, “all passport applications from July 20, 2026 shall be processed by the Embassy of Pakistan, Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of Pakistan, Dubai only in the e-Passport category”.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
What about Machine Readable passports?
The authority also clarified that Machine Readable Passports that are “in circulation” will continue to remain valid until their date of expiry.
This means that Pakistani nationals will automatically get an e-passport when they get their passport renewed.
It also urged members of the community holding existing Machine Readable Passports with a validity of more than six months to apply for renewal only when their document is six months away from expiring.
e-Passport issuance, renewal prices
The Embassy of Pakistan also issued a new price list for e-passport issuance and renewal.
Here’s the updated price list for a five-year validity:
| S. No. | Description | Type | Fee (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 Pages Passport | Normal | 145 |
| 2 | 36 Pages Passport | Urgent | 235 |
| 3 | 72 Pages Passport | Normal | 260 |
| 4 | 72 Pages Passport | Urgent | 425 |
| 5 | 36 Pages Passport (First lost) | Normal | 290 |
| 6 | 36 Pages Passport (First lost) | Urgent | 470 |
| 7 | 72 Pages Passport (First lost) | Normal | 520 |
| 8 | 72 Pages Passport (First lost) | Urgent | 850 |
| 9 | 36 Pages Passport (Second lost) | Normal | 580 |
| 10 | 36 Pages Passport (Second lost) | Urgent | 940 |
| 11 | 72 Pages Passport (Second lost) | Normal | 1040 |
| 12 | 72 Pages Passport (Second lost) | Urgent | 1700 |
Below is the price list for a passport valid for 10 years:
| S. No. | Description | Type | Fee (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 Pages Passport | Normal | 215 |
| 2 | 36 Pages Passport | Urgent | 355 |
| 3 | 72 Pages Passport | Normal | 390 |
| 4 | 72 Pages Passport | Urgent | 635 |
| 5 | 36 Pages Passport (First lost) | Normal | 430 |
| 6 | 36 Pages Passport (First lost) | Urgent | 710 |
| 7 | 72 Pages Passport (First lost) | Normal | 780 |
| 8 | 72 Pages Passport (First lost) | Urgent | 1270 |
| 9 | 36 Pages Passport (Second lost) | Normal | 860 |
| 10 | 36 Pages Passport (Second lost) | Urgent | 1420 |
| 11 | 72 Pages Passport (Second lost) | Normal | 1560 |
| 12 | 72 Pages Passport (Second lost) | Urgent | 2540 |
Source: Khaleej Times