Emirati passport

The Emirati passport is issued to citizens of the United Arab Emirates for international travel. The UAE also issues temporary passports, which can be used by non-citizens. However these cannot be used to claim right of abode in the UAE. The UAE Ministry of Interior began to issue biometric passports on 11 December 2011, making it the second GCC state to launch biometric passports after Qatar.

Prior to the formation of the UAE in 1971, the constituting states were responsible for issuing their own passports or travel documents. Such documents were printed in Arabic and English and often made a reference to Great Britain, which occupied the area at the time.

An Emirati passport is one of 5 passports with the most improved rating globally since 2006 in terms of number of countries that its holders may visit without a visa.

The issue fee of an Emirati passport is one of the lowest in the world, with a cost of only AED40 (USD10.90)

Physical characteristics

The first and last pages are made of hard paper thicker than that of the old passport — a measure that allows it to remain in good shape until the passport expires. The first page contains a watercolour outline of the outer frame of Shaikh Zayed Mosque and the last page contains a drawing of the actual mosque with domes and columns. The passport identity page has all the particulars printed and laminated. The new passports contain data to resolve name duplication, which is one of the biggest issues that existed with old passports.

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The Siasat Daily 30 Mar 2025
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Working during public holidays? Know your rights as per the UAE Labour Law

Gulf News 30 Mar 2025
The UAE government has confirmed that both public and private sector employees will receive three days off for Eid, with work resuming on Wednesday, April 2 ... But what happens if you are required to work on that day? What are your rights regarding compensation? Under the UAE Labour Law, Federal Decree-Law No ... “Article 28 of UAE Labour Law No....
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Ukraine police open human trafficking case after OnlyFans model, 20, was dumped battered and bloodied ...

The Daily Mail 29 Mar 2025
She had several operations after she was found in critical condition without her passport, but is now 'stable', her doctors said, and her life is no longer in danger. She remains in hospital in Dubai, UAE, where Ukraine's consul in the city found her after Ms Kovalchuk's mother Anna asked them for help to locate her....
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6 detained at Shamshabad Airport for using forged passports

The Times of India 26 Mar 2025
... pages of their passports were missing, and dates of birth were incorrect when compared to original birth proofs.Police suspect that they were being trafficked to foreign countries for doing odd jobs at meagre pay....
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Time Out Dubai 25 Mar 2025
This DXB travel hack can let you swoon through passport control in seconds without getting out a single document ... Open to UAE/GCC nationals, UAE residents and visa-on arrival guests with biometric passports, you should register in advance on the GDRFA website ... When is the next UAE public holiday?....
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Dubai Chamber issues 5,357 ATA Carnets in 2024 worth AED4.3 billion

Urdu Point 25 Mar 2025
This creates numerous benefits for the exhibitions and conferences sector, reinforcing Dubai’s growing reputation as a destination for global events.”</p><p>The ATA Carnet system is the result of impactful collaboration between Dubai Chamber of Commerce and its ......
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Driving to Oman from the UAE? Visa requirements, documents, car insurance and costs explained

Gulf News 24 Mar 2025
UAE residents can get a visa on arrival stamped on their passport, and this allows for a stay of 14 days in Oman,” Latheef MC, visa consultant at Dubai-based travel agency, Anisha Travel and Tourism, said ... UAE residents can get a visa on arrival stamped on their passport, and this allows for a stay of 14 days in Oman ... 2.UAE/Oman Dibba border post....
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Dubai: Some travellers 'gain a day' with family, friends as fire at Heathrow Airport disrupts flights

Khaleejtimes 21 Mar 2025
In response, UAE carriers Emirates and Etihad immediately cancelled multiple flights to and from London, leaving passengers scrambling for new options ... I could’ve been stuck at the airport for hours; I don’t know what happened to those who had already gone through passport control....
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UAE: How to apply for your child’s birth certificate online in Dubai

Gulf News 20 Mar 2025
For UAE citizens, the required documents include. ... Original marriage certificate (authenticated if issued outside the UAE) or an official document confirming the child’s lineage ... Original Emirates ID or passport (for both parents) ... Include copies of both parents' Emirates IDs or passports ... Attach copies of both parents' Emirates IDs or passports....
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MOFA opens registration for 2025 Scholarship Programme

Urdu Point 18 Mar 2025
It aims to equip a new generation of highly qualified diplomats with the skills to lead in international relations, emphasizing competence and excellence.</p><p>MOFA requires applicants to be UAE nationals with a valid passport, family book, and certified good conduct....
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TGCSB wants ECR tag for cyber slavery hotspots, writes to MHA

The Times of India 18 Mar 2025
Hyderabad ... Unlike the Gulf countries such as the UAE, which require emigration checks for passport holders with qualifications below matriculation (SSC), South East Asian nations such as Thailand remain outside the regulatory framework, making job seekers vulnerable to exploitation....
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Spain and Greece Boast Some of the World’s Most Powerful Passports, Outpacing UK and US

The Daily Tribune - Bahrain 17 Mar 2025
According to the data, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) tops the list, granting access to 179 countries without the need for a full visa ... However, obtaining a UAE passport remains highly challenging for non-natives, as naturalization typically requires 30 years of residency or exceptional merit-based eligibility....
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FIA offloads four more passengers in Gujrat

Dawn 16 Mar 2025
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