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Overseas Pakistanis

Pakistani Passport Renewal in the UAE

Quick answer: Pakistanis in the UAE renew through the Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the Consulate General in Dubai, or online at onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk if their passport has expired or has less than a year left. The UAE missions' planned e-passport launch on 20 July 2026 was postponed, but DGIP is reported to issue only e-passports from 15 October 2026, including at missions abroad. Existing MRPs stay valid until they expire.

Written by Aadil Shezad · Updated 9 October 2026

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What changed in 2026

DateChangeStatus
17 Jul 2026UAE missions announce e-passport-only applications from 20 JulyPostponed
19 Jul 2026Embassy in Abu Dhabi defers the e-passport launch "until further notice"; MRP services continueIn effect until the national change
15 Oct 2026DGIP reported to end new MRP issuance at offices and missionsReported; not yet on dgip.gov.pk as of 9 Oct 2026

Before you apply, check the mission's official website and social media for its current e-passport procedure and fees in dirhams.

Step-by-step: renewing in the UAE

  1. Check whether you can renew online. If your passport has expired or has less than a year left, DGIP's portal accepts overseas renewals with home delivery. See online renewal.
  2. Otherwise, choose your mission: the Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the Consulate General in Dubai.
  3. Bring your CNIC or NICOP, your current passport and proof of UAE residence. See our overseas requirements.
  4. Give a valid email at data entry so DGIP's Email Rabta service can send you status updates.
  5. Collect from the mission when told, or wait for delivery if you applied online.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my MRP passport still valid in the UAE after 15 October 2026?

Yes. Reports of the DGIP directive say existing machine-readable passports stay valid until their expiry dates.

How do I get status updates while in the UAE?

DGIP's Email Rabta service emails overseas applicants who gave a correct email address at data entry. Online renewals get updates at the registered email.

Should I renew early to get an MRP before the switch?

Reports say Pakistani missions in the UAE advised holders with more than six months left to renew only when validity drops below six months.

Related

Back to the overseas passport overview. Read about the e-passport.

Sources

Official sources checked 9 October 2026.