UAE Government Waives Passport Fees for Specific Groups

The United Arab Emirates government has confirmed that three specific categories of individuals are exempt from paying fees for passport services. This information was released by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) through its official FAQ page.

The eligible groups include individuals covered by the Social Security Law, which targets low-income residents receiving government financial support. The second category includes people of determination and individuals with autism, reflecting the UAE's commitment to supporting residents with disabilities.

The third category pertains to cases of material errors attributable to the authority, where the cost of correcting an official document error is waived if the mistake is the fault of the ICP. This fee exemption aims to alleviate the financial burden on affected individuals when errors occur on their passport or identity documents.