By Staff Reporter
UAE citizens can now renew their passports up to one year before expiry, doubling the previous six-month limit.
The change, announced by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP), will take effect on Monday, August 18, 2025, via the Authority’s smart services platform.
Ali Mohammed Al Shamsi, Chairman of the ICP, said the move aims to enhance citizens’ quality of life by allowing them to plan travel earlier, complete official transactions without disruption, and make greater use of secure digital documents.
He noted that the UAE passport, ranked as the world’s most powerful and trusted, will further strengthen its global standing under the updated renewal rules, positioning the country’s passport system as a regional and international benchmark.
News Source: Emirates News Agency