Originally posted 2022-03-14 12:10:30.

With the 1.2 million populations Pakistani’s are the second biggest expatriate group in the UAE. Aside from that, It’s the third-largest overseas Pakistani community following Saudi Arabia and the UK. Regrettably, for a long time, overseas Pakistani’s were overlooked by the government. Until the end of the 2019 offshore Pakistani’s had no amenities to renew Pakistani Passport online in Dubai, but thanks a lot to the new Government, which has launched an online system that permits Pakistani expatriates to renew Pakistani passport online in UAE without physically going to the office. In fact, the Pakistani passport renewal online system is extremely productive, precise and rapid, which can complete the whole Pakistani Passport Renewal online within 16 minutes. Yes, that’s right. The e-service doesn’t cease here; it also allows online payment and offers home shipping (extra cost will be enforced).

Requirements for Passport Renewal

Before you apply for Pakistani passport Renewal Online, please have the following  documents prepared:

Assisting papers include:

• Photograph up to 5MB captured as explained in the Photograph tutorial on the website.
• Fingerprint form, filled as explained in the Fingerprint Tutorial.
• Valid Credit Card/Debit Card for online payment of your application fee.

Required Documents

• Colour scanned copies of valid CNIC or NICOP or Smart CNIC or NICOP both sides
• Colour scanned copies of existing Passport (First two pages and one random page asked by the system).
• Colour scanned copy of Valid Visa/ Aqama/ Residence Permit/ Asylum card/ Other Nationality Passport

For Minors (Less than 18 Years)

The following documents are pre-requisite for issuance of passport to minors below 18 years:-

• Colour scanned copies of valid NICOP or Smart card (both sides) or Computerized B- Form or Family Registration Certificate
• Colour scanned copies of the mother and father valid National ID Cards (both sides)
• Guardianship certificate/ court decision in case of separation.
• Colour scanned copy of the minor’s attestation form (available in the download tab on the website).
• Colour scanned copy of Death Certificate if the mother or father has expired.
• Colour scanned copy of Valid Visa/ Aqama/ Residence Permit/ Asylum card/ Other Nationality Passport

How to Renew Pakistani Passport Online?

Once you’ve prepared all the aforementioned documents, then you can follow the following process to Renew Pakistani Passport online.

• Pick the Get Started button by going to this link https://onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk/.
• Create an account. Upon Registration, an SMS and email code will be delivered to you for enrollment at your given number if you’re in Pakistan. When you’re abroad, all required codes will be sent via email only.
• Create an application for Renewal of your device understandable passport and provide details for your application.
• Deliver your address for machine-readable passport delivery. New passport delivery is free of cost if you collect the new passport from the Pakistani embassy or consulate in UAE. Paid home delivery also available.

Pakistani Passport Renewal Fee in UAE

Pakistani passport renewal fee in UAE depends on passport pages and time-frame.

Pakistani passport renewal fees for 5-year validity

Pakistani passport renewal fee for 10-year validity

Please Remember:

• The above-discussed Prices NOT include VAT.
• Mentioned prices are effective at the moment (20 March 2020).
• Pre-existing passport renewal is feasible online. E-service does not allow fresh passport and any type of amendment application.
• If your passport comes to the end date under seven (7-months), you can renew your Pakistani passport online.
• Normally the procedure takes up to 10 days while urgent might take about 3 days.

How to Renew a Pakistani Passport in Dubai? (Off-Line)

Through providing e-service for passport renewal is a superb initiative for overseas Pakistani. There is absolutely no second thought and opinion about it. The majority of the users truly appreciate this step and give preference to use it. Having said that, considering that a great number of Pakistani expatriates in UAE either have a low-category job or not very comfortable with internet payment. There could be some other reason like having low-category jobs like labourers or driver means. Most probably the person wouldn’t have an online payment facility which is a must for online renewal. So for such user there Yet another procedure to renew their passports and that’s going to the embassy or consulate-general. Obviously, This is a time-consuming process and complicated as well.

Note: We highly suggest you take an appointment before visiting your desired office. Your entry might be rejected if you’ve not booked an appointment before the visit. 

Pakistani Embassy in Abu Dhabi Contact:

• 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

Pakistani Consulate-General in Dubai Contact:

• 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