The New Generation of Emirati Passport

The government of the United Arab Emirates seeks the continuous development and improvement in all its services and operations related to the issue of its official documents. So, to foster the reliability of the passport, the State launched its new passport with international specifications that meet the requirements of the next stage.

The new Emirati passport is characterized by the presence of some advanced technical and security specifications as follows:

1.  Hologram logo integrated with advanced features
2. High precision safety thread for boosted protection.
3. Evolving 3D embossed printing authenticated with the date of birth.
4. A transparent window bearing the State emblem with distinguished artistic elements
5. Highly complicated multi-spectral decorative engravings 6. Personal photo of Laser printing with high security characteristics.

In light of the validity of the document, it is not required currently to apply for the new version, as the passport holder can apply for the new generation upon entering within the renewal crediting period, which is 6 months before the expiry date recorded in the document.

There is no effect, as transactions within the State are subject to the adoption of the Emirati ID Card as a means of proving the personal identity with the various official authorities.

There is no change in the requirements for obtaining the service or the stated fees, as the applications of issue or renewal shall be submitted through the electronic and smart channels, with the same stated fees without change.

No

The photo required to issue or renew the new passport shall subject to the same criteria previously approved by the Authority, and they are related to the specifications of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

No

The design of the shape of the new passport shall remain externally in the same shape as the previous version and with the same color, while it is completely different from inside, as it is featured by its engravings that embody the limestone of the civilized country as it is unique to the identification page of its holder, which is made of polycarbonate instead of paper containing a package of the following characteristics:

1. Printing data by laser, at high velocity, and with exceptional quality in three dimensions to be supported by images and security marks that can’t be seen by the eye.
2. It is difficult to be damaged due to the thickness of the polycarbonate sheet.
3. Ease of processing and reading data using the readers at airports and ports.

The printing of the new generation of the Emirati Passport will start effective from next September 2022.

Yes, the new passport will be issued to you if your application is after the date of the Authority’s declaration of launching the new Emirati Passport.

You can travel with your current passport, as there is no change in the procedures for movement by the passport, where its holder shall verify the validity period of the document and for a sufficient period of not less than 6 months in accordance with the requirements of international travel, knowing the fact that it is possible to apply for a new version upon entry within the crediting period of renewal which is 6 months before the expiry date recorded in the document.