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Original element: genuine update — issuance has actually begun in the UAE (Oct 23) with the full official fee schedule, updating our Oct 17/19 e-passport coverage (linked below)

Pakistan Starts Issuing E-Passports in UAE, Publishes Full Fee List

DUBAI: The Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai have started issuing electronic passports to Pakistani citizens living in the United Arab Emirates from October 23, 2026, with fees starting at AED 145 (about Rs11,020) for a standard five-year booklet.

The launch brings the chip-based travel document to Pakistani expatriates in the Emirates, one of the largest overseas Pakistani communities, days after the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) pushed the e-passport launch to October 23.

New e-passport fees in UAE

The fees vary according to the passport’s page count, validity period and processing speed:

At an exchange rate of AED 1 to Rs76, the cheapest option, a 36-page five-year passport under normal processing, costs about Rs11,020. An urgent 72-page ten-year booklet, the priciest standard option, costs AED 635.

Higher fees for lost passports

Applicants replacing lost passports face sharply higher charges. The fees depend on the page count, validity, processing speed and whether it is the first or second reported loss:

The highest fee in the schedule is AED 2,540, about Rs193,040, for an urgent ten-year 72-page passport being replaced after a second loss, staying just under Rs200,000.

Rules for applicants

Existing machine-readable Pakistani passports will remain valid until their expiry dates. The missions have advised applicants to apply for renewal only when their current passports have less than six months of validity remaining.

Applicants must provide both their first and last names to qualify for an e-passport. Citizens in the UAE can check the Pakistan Embassy’s official fee page for further passport-related information.

Part of a wider rollout

The UAE launch is the first overseas leg of a rapid national transition. Pakistan plans to end machine-readable passports within a month in a full shift to e-passports, and the DGIP revised the domestic launch date to October 23 earlier this month.

Document integrity has been a parallel concern for the authorities: NADRA told the Senate this week that it had blocked more than 138,000 fake CNICs in Balochistan, while the Senate has moved to curb blue passports for officials’ children.

Frequently asked questions

When did e-passport issuance start in the UAE?

October 23, 2026, at the Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai.

What is the cheapest e-passport fee in the UAE?

AED 145, about Rs11,020, for a 36-page five-year passport under normal processing.

What happens if I lose my e-passport?

Fees roughly double for a first loss and quadruple for a second loss, topping out at AED 2,540 (about Rs193,040) for an urgent ten-year 72-page replacement after a second loss.

Is my old machine-readable passport still valid?

Yes, until its expiry date. The missions advise applying for renewal only when less than six months of validity remains.

Source: ProPakistani