Embassy announces e-passport issuance for Pakistanis in UAE

Last updated: October 23, 2026 | 20:40

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Pakistani nationals in the UAE can now apply for electronic passports (e-passports), with all new applications being processed under the new system from October 23, the Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi has announced.

The facility is available at the embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai.

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What Pakistani expats need to know

The embassy has issued the following guidelines for applicants:

New applications: All new passport applications are being processed as e-passports from October 23.

Existing passports: Valid Machine Readable Passports (MRPs) remain valid until their expiry dates.…