Pakistan to issue only e-passports in UAE from July 20, 2026
all passport applications from July 20, 2026 shall be processed by the Embassy of Pakistan, Abu Dhabi
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- Applies to
- Immigration · UAE
- What to do
- Pakistani nationals in the UAE seeking passport renewal or new applications must process them under the e-passport system from July 20, 2026.
Pakistani nationals in the UAE will receive an e-passport the next time they get their travel document renewed, the Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi announced on July 17. The move aligns with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards and follows Pakistan's phasing out of Machine-Readable passports. From July 20, 2026, all passport applications will be processed by the Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi under the new e-passport regime.
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Reported by: Khaleej Times 17 Jul 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
Quick answers
What do I need to do?
Pakistani nationals in the UAE seeking passport renewal or new applications must process them under the e-passport system from July 20, 2026.
What was the deadline?
20 Jul 2026 — this deadline has passed.
Who reported this?
Khaleej Times (UAE).
When was it announced?
17 Jul 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at Khaleej Times: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/pakistan-epassport-uae-cost-renewal-machine-readable-passports
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