GDRFA Dubai Launches Child-Friendly Passport Stamping Counter at Terminal 3

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai has unveiled a new counter for children aged 4 to 12 years in the arrivals hall of Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport.
The counter permits select children to self-stamp their passports, with specialized supervisors and experts on hand to guide them. These child-friendly passport officers help facilitate access, offer support, and respond to any questions the young travelers may have.
Children will be welcomed by two child-friendly characters, Salem and Salama, dressed in GDRFA uniforms, to foster a sense of warmth and happiness associated with Dubai from the very first step.
Children will also be guided to the counter through a dedicated gate and corridor, with floor stickers directing them towards the passport stamping area. This visually appealing space features space-themed illustrations and is situated in the heart of Emirates Airlines. The counter is also equipped with two designated lanes to ensure a smooth boarding process for the young travelers.
During a tour he conducted on Eid Al Fitr, HE Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of GDRFA, was briefed on the child-friendly counter. Al Marri said: ” The newly launched initiative falls within the framework of GDRFA’s social responsibility and commitment to educating children, fostering their self-confidence, and providing them with the chance to simulate the role of a passport officer It aims to provide children with the chance to stamp their passports and gain hands-on experience.