The authority provides digital renewal services through its official website and mobile application, allowing eligible applicants to submit their requests, upload the required personal photograph and complete the relevant payment procedures electronically.

These services are part of the UAE’s established passport administration system rather than a newly introduced regulation in November 2026, and the authority has confirmed that the newer generation of Emirati passports did not introduce changes to the existing service fees or requirements.

When Can an Emirati Passport Be Renewed?

According to the authority’s official service information, UAE citizens may apply for passport renewal when their existing passport has expired or when one year or less remains before its expiry date.

Citizens aged 21 years and above receive passports valid for ten years, while those younger than 21 are issued passports with a five-year validity period, subject to the applicable identification and application requirements.

Applicants must provide a recent personal photograph that differs from the image printed on their existing passport and complies with International Civil Aviation Organization standards, while fingerprint and signature procedures may be required in particular circumstances.

Official Passport Renewal Fees

The authority lists an application fee of AED 10, together with an issuance fee of AED 40 for passports valid for five years or AED 90 for passports valid for ten years.

An additional AED 15 delivery charge applies to the domestic renewal service, bringing the published basic totals to AED 65 for a five-year passport and AED 115 for a ten-year passport, excluding any other applicable charges.

Official guidance also identifies fee exemptions for individuals covered by the Social Security Law, people of determination and individuals with autism, as well as cases involving material errors attributable to the authority.

How to Renew a Passport Online

The renewal process begins by accessing the ICP Smart Services website or official mobile application, signing in using UAE Pass and selecting the appropriate passport renewal service.

The applicant then reviews the available personal information, updates any details requiring correction and uploads the necessary photograph or supporting documents when they are not available through existing government information systems.

After paying the prescribed charges and submitting the completed application, the request is processed electronically, with the official service card specifying a completion period of two days and delivery through an approved company within the UAE.

Renewing an Emirati Passport While Abroad

UAE citizens staying outside the country can use a separate official service when their passports have expired or have one year or less remaining before expiry, avoiding the need to submit an application under the domestic service.

Applicants are required to provide a recent photograph meeting the approved international standards and a letter from the relevant UAE embassy verifying the reasons for their presence outside the country.

The applicant selects the UAE embassy where the newly issued passport will be collected, while the published service charges include AED 10 for the application and an issuance fee of AED 40 or AED 90 depending on the passport’s validity period.

Important Advice for UAE Citizens

Passport renewal should not be confused with first-time passport issuance or replacement services for documents that have been lost, damaged or require changes to personal information, because those transactions follow separate procedures.

Citizens renewing their passports inside the UAE should be prepared to present the previous passport to the approved delivery representative, while some applicants may be required to visit a government service centre for additional verification.

For updated requirements, application assistance and final payable charges, citizens can consult the ICP’s official website or contact its customer service centre at 600522222 before proceeding with their transaction.

Source: Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security and the Official UAE Government Portal.