UAE Residents Can Obtain Pakistani E-Passports for Up to Rs. 193,040

Pakistani nationals in the UAE may now apply for e-passports, with fees topping out at Rs. 193,040 for second-time lost passport replacements under urgent service.

NationPulse Desk

Oct 23, 2026 · 6:46 PM 1 min read

Key takeaways

Pakistani citizens in the UAE can now apply for e-passports.

The embassy and consulate started issuing only e-passports from July 20, 2026.

A second-time lost 72-page passport replacement under urgent service costs AED 2,540, about Rs. 193,040.

A five-year, 36-page e-passport costs AED 145 normally and AED 235 urgently.

Existing machine-readable passports remain valid until their expiry dates.

Pakistani expatriates in the United Arab Emirates are now eligible to apply for electronic passports, with some fees reaching roughly Rs. 193,040 for specific lost-passport cases.

Starting July 20, 2026, the Pakistani Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai will issue only e-passports for new requests. Prices vary according to the passport's validity period, page count, and processing speed.

A 10-year, 72-page passport costs AED 390 under normal service, while urgent handling is AED 635. The maximum fee listed is AED 2,540, about Rs. 193,040, for an urgent replacement of a second lost 72-page passport.

A five-year, 36-page e-passport is priced at AED 145 for regular processing and AED 235 for urgent service.

The new passports meet global aviation standards and embed a chip that holds personal and biometric data to confirm the holder's identity.

Current machine-readable passports will stay valid until they expire. Pakistani residents in the UAE who have more than six months left on their passports have been told to postpone renewal applications.