United Arab Emirates doubles passport validity to 10 years for citizens aged 21 and above

The United Arab Emirates passport authority has officially announced the extension of the validity period of Emirati passports to 10 years.

According to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security (ICP), this new service has been put into effect for citizens aged 21 and above since Monday, July 8, 2024.

Previously, the validity of the passport was only five years from the date of issuance. For those under 21 years of age, validity will continue to be 5 years.

The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security (ICP) states that effective July 8, 2024, citizens 21 years of age and older will have access to this new service. A passport’s normal validity is five years from the date of issuing.

The Emirati passport is ranked as the most powerful one in the Arab region.

The United Arab Emirates Passport holds the 11th position in the Henley Passport Index 2024.

UAE citizens have numerous easy options for renewing their new 10-year passports.

Domestically, people can apply at their local passport office, which is operated by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.

Citizens can renew their passports in an emergency by visiting dedicated passport offices at Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah airports, which are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For people living abroad, the new 10-year passport service is available through UAE embassies and consulates in their respective countries.

Source : https://www.financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-united-arab-emirates-passport-validity-doubled-from-5-to-10-years-for-citizens-aged-21-and-above-3555460/