UAE Announces 10-Year Passport Fees and Eligibility

The United Arab Emirates government has published the official fees and eligibility conditions for passport issuance and renewal. A 10-year passport costs 90 UAE Dirhams (approximately ₦40,500).

The UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security has detailed the fee structure on its portal. The total cost for a 10-year passport includes an application fee of 10 Dirhams (about ₦4,500) and an issuance fee of 90 Dirhams.

For a five-year passport, the total cost is 50 Dirhams (about ₦22,500), which includes a 10 Dirham application fee and a 40 Dirham issuance fee. Applicants aged 21 and above are eligible for a 10-year passport, while those under 21 receive a five-year passport.

Citizens can only apply for renewal if their current passport has one year or less of validity remaining. A recent personal photograph that meets International Civil Aviation Organisation standards must accompany applications.