The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has extended the validity of passports for its citizens aged 21 and above. Effective from July 8, 2024, the validity period for these passports will increase from the current five years to ten years.
The new measure aims to provide greater convenience and reduce the frequency of renewals for Emirati citizens.
The UAE government, in an official statement, clarified that the extended validity applies until either the passport reaches ten years of issuance or all its pages are fully used, whichever comes first. However, for citizens under the age of 21, the passport validity will remain at five years.
The issuance process for the new 10-year passports will follow the same established procedures and delivery channels as the current system. This ensures a seamless transition and continued ease of access for Emiratis.
Required documents for passport application
Citizens applying for a new passport must provide the following documents:
- Original and a copy of the Emirates ID card
- Original and a copy of the family book
- A recent photograph
