New fees and rules explained
The Embassy of Pakistan in the UAE has transitioned to an e-passport system for all new applications as of October 23. The embassy provided detailed fee structures and guidelines for renewal and lost passport replacement.
Why it matters
This update is essential for Pakistani expatriates in the UAE to ensure their travel documents remain compliant with new administrative requirements.
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..Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here..What Pakistani expats need to knowThe 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.
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