Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Online passport renewal for Pakistanis in United Arab Emirates


If you’re a Pakistani living in United Arab Emirates  who wants to avoid visiting the consulate for passport renewal, online Pakistani passport renewal in United Arab Emirates  is a blessing for you.

 There are two options to renew the Pakistani passport in U.A.E. You can do it the traditional way, via the Pakistan Consulate in Dubai or the Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi. The other way is to apply for online Pakistani passport renewal in Dubai. 

The online process cuts out a day’s worth of effort into a short 20-minute process as long as you know how to go about it. To apply for Pakistani passport renewal online, simply follow this guide. 

HOW TO APPLY FOR ONLINE RENEWAL OF PAKISTANI PASSPORT IN United ARAB EMIRATES

Before you start your online renewal process for Pakistani passport from U.A.E make sure you have the required documents at hand.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ONLINE PASSPORT RENEWAL FOR PAKISTANIS IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 

All documents required for online passport renewal  should be scanned in colour

Normally, the documents required for Pakistani passport renewal in Dubai include:

  • Copies of their valid CNIC, Smart Card or NICOP (both sides)
  • Copies of their current passport (first two pages plus one random page requested by the system)
  • Copy of valid visa

For minors (Pakistanis aged less than 18), the additional Pakistani passport renewal documents required include:

  • Copies of Family Registration Certificate or computerised B-form in the absence of a Smart Card
  • Copies of parents’ CNICs (both sides)
  • Guardianship certificate or the court decision (copies) if the parents are separated
  • Copy of Minor Attestation Form (can be downloaded from the portal)
  • Copy of Death Certificate in case one of the parents is deceased

In addition to the support documents, to ensure a quick and smooth process for online Pakistani passport renewal in Dubai, you will also need:

  • A recent photograph (less than 5MB in size)
  • The Fingerprint form (less than 3MB in size)
  • A valid debit or credit card for the payment of online passport renewal application.

Please note

  • All supporting documents have to be uploaded in coloured scans.
  • None of the documents should be more than 1MB in size
  • The files should be in the acceptable formats (JPG, JPEG or PNG)
  • Detailed tutorials for uploading documents and getting the photograph and fingerprints right are available on the DGIP e-services portal onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk/

  APPLICATION PROCESS FOR ONLINE PAKISTANI PASSPORT RENEWAL IN U.A.E.

The online application process for Pakistani passport renewal 

Once you have collected all the required documents, it’s time to file your online Pakistani passport renewal application. Here’s all you need to know on how to renew Pakistani passport online.

  • Open DGIP passport renewal portal
  • Click on “GET STARTED” and then “Create a New Account” (confirmation codes will be sent via email)
  • Create an application for passport renewal 
  • Enter your passport delivery address (this could be your rental apartment in Dubai or the Pakistan Consulate)
  • Pay the Pakistani passport renewal fee (refer to the fee structure below)
  • Enter the personal details required 
  • Enter your correct present address and your permanent address
  • Upload the documents (photograph and supporting documents)
  • Download the Fingerprint form, add the fingerprints and upload (follow the instructions on onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk/fingerprint-requirements/)
  • Carefully review all your information to avoid errors and typos 
  • Sign the declaration and then submit your application

After the submission of your online passport renewal application, you can expect the delivery of your passport in 14 days for normal applications and 7 days for urgent application.

     ONLINE PASSPORT RENEWAL FEES FOR PAKISTANIS IN U.A.E.


Pay Pakistani passport renewal fees online using your credit or debit cards

Refer to the table below for Pakistani passport renewal fees in United Arab Emirates on June 2020

PAKISTANI PASSPORT RENEWAL FEES FOR 5 YEAR VALIDITY

Pages
Normal
Urgent
36
AED 129
AED 176
72
AED 188
AED 270
100
AED 200
AED 340

PAKISTANI PASSPORT RENEWAL FEE FOR 10 YEAR VALIDITY

Pages
Normal
Urgent
36
AED 185
AED 270
72
AED 291
AED 438
100
AED 312
AED 565

Please note:

  • All prices mentioned above are quoted according to the current PKR-AED exchange rate and are subject to change. 
  • Prices mentioned are exclusive of tax.
  • The fee does not include delivery charges.
  • Delivery charges are subject to country delivery. Delivery to the Pakistan Embassy and/or Pakistan Consulate is free of cost.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • The online portal of the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports can only be used for renewal of Pakistani passport. 
  • You can apply for online Pakistani passport renewal in Dubai if your existing passport has expired or is valid for less than 7 months.
  • Any cases of new issuance, modification, reprint or loss of passport will only be entertained at the Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai or the Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

For any further Pakistani passport renewal information, get in touch with your nearest Pakistani missions. You can locate the Pakistani missions in the UAE on the following addresses:

EMBASSY OF PAKISTAN, ABU DHABI

  • Location: Plot No. 02, Sector W-59, Embassies District – Abu Dhabi
  • Timings: 08:00 am to 04:00 pm | Closed on weekends
  • Contact: +971-2-444-7800

CONSULATE-GENERAL OF PAKISTAN, DUBAI

  • Location: Umm Hurair One, Khalid Bin Waleed Road, Bur Dubai – Dubai
  • Timings: 08:00 am to 02:00 pm | Closed on weekends
  • Contact: +971-4-397-3600

You might not need an appointment for Pakistani passport renewal in Dubai, but for everything else, make sure you fix an online appointment before visiting the Consulate-General of Pakistan in Dubai or the Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi. 

This brings us to the end of this guide on online passport renewal for Pakistanis in Dubai. It is, however, important to mention that the same process and fee structure for online Pakistani passport renewal is applicable to the other six emirates in the UAE.





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