Pakistan has started issuing electronic passports (e-passports) to its citizens living in the United Arab Emirates from October 23, 2026, through the Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai.
A standard 36-page passport with five-year validity costs AED 145 under normal processing, while urgent processing costs AED 235. The highest fee is AED 2,540 for an urgent 10-year, 72-page passport being replaced after a second loss. At an exchange rate of AED 1 to Rs. 76, this amounts to approximately Rs. 193,040.
All new passport applications submitted through the two Pakistani diplomatic missions are now being processed under the e-passport system.
Existing machine-readable Pakistani passports will remain valid until their expiry dates. Applicants have been advised to apply for renewal only when less than six months of validity remains on their current passports.
Applicants must provide both their first and last names to qualify for an e-passport.
New Pakistani E-Passport Fees in UAE
The fees vary according to the passport’s validity, page count and processing speed.
| Passport Pages | Validity | Normal Fee (AED) | Urgent Fee (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 pages | 5 years | 145 | 235 |
| 36 pages | 10 years | 215 | 355 |
| 72 pages | 5 years | 260 | 425 |
| 72 pages | 10 years | 390 | 635 |
Fees for Lost Pakistani E-Passports in UAE
Applicants replacing lost passports must pay higher fees. Charges depend on the number of previous losses, passport validity and processing category.
| Passport Pages | Validity | Processing | First Loss (AED) | Second Loss (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 pages | 5 years | Normal | 290 | 580 |
| 36 pages | 5 years | Urgent | 470 | 940 |
| 36 pages | 10 years | Normal | 430 | 860 |
| 36 pages | 10 years | Urgent | 710 | 1,420 |
| 72 pages | 5 years | Normal | Not provided | 1,040 |
| 72 pages | 5 years | Urgent | Not provided | 1,700 |
| 72 pages | 10 years | Normal | Not provided | 1,560 |
| 72 pages | 10 years | Urgent | Not provided | 2,540 |
The highest listed charge applies to an urgent 10-year, 72-page passport being replaced after a second loss. At the stated exchange rate, the AED 2,540 fee is equivalent to Rs. 193,040.
Pakistani citizens living in the UAE can visit the Embassy of Pakistan’s official website for passport-related information.
