New E-Passport Fees Announced for Pakistani Citizens in UAE

DUBAI: New fees have been announced for five-year e-passports and 10-year machine-readable passports (MRPs) for Pakistani citizens living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to a schedule issued by the Pakistani Embassy.

The fees will be collected in UAE dirhams, with charges varying according to passport validity, page count and processing speed.

Five-Year E-Passport Fees

36 pages: AED 145 (normal), AED 235 (urgent)

72 pages: AED 260 (normal), AED 425 (urgent)

Ten-Year Machine-Readable Passport Fees

36 pages: AED 215 (normal), AED 355 (urgent)

72 pages: AED 390 (normal), AED 635 (urgent)

Fees for Lost Passports

Under the announced policy, applicants will have to pay double the applicable fee if their passport is lost for the first time. In the event of a second loss, the fee will increase to four times the standard charge.

The announcement comes as Pakistan begins issuing e-passports through its diplomatic missions abroad and passport offices in the country. New passports issued and existing passports renewed will be processed under the e-passport system, according to the report.

The e-passport incorporates modern security features designed to strengthen identity verification and improve the security of travel documents in line with international standards.

Previously issued machine-readable passports will remain valid until their expiry dates.