Passport Renewal in Dubai and Abu Dhabi 2026: AED 240
Quick answer
A Philippine passport renewal in the UAE costs AED 240, paid in cash at the post. Book on passport.gov.ph with the Consulate General in Dubai if you live in Dubai or the Northern Emirates, or with the Embassy in Abu Dhabi if you live in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain or Al Dhafra. Dubai says to expect the new passport about 6 to 8 weeks after you apply.
The general process for renewing abroad is in our passport renewal abroad guide. This page covers what is specific to the UAE.
What are the requirements?
- Printed appointment confirmation from passport.gov.ph.
- The application form with barcode, printed after you confirm the booking.
- Your current passport, plus photocopies of the data page and the UAE visa page.
- Original PSA documents if you change your name, for example a PSA marriage certificate.
In Dubai you drop your original passport into a box marked with your appointment time, then wait for your token number. Your photo is taken on site, so you do not need passport pictures.
How much does it cost?
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal or new passport | AED 240 | Cash only, at the Embassy or the Consulate General |
| Lost ePassport | AED 600 | Needs an affidavit of loss first |
| Lost older maroon (MRP) passport | AED 360 | Dubai |
| Travel document | AED 120 | Dubai; AED 160 with the expedite fee |
| Renewal at the VFS center, Abu Dhabi | AED 240 + AED 91.75 + AED 20 | Passport fee, VFS convenience fee and passport revolving fund fee; card or cash |
How do you apply, step by step?
Online
1. Book a slot on passport.gov.ph and pick your post
Click the link in the confirmation email.
2. Print the application form with the barcode
3. Go on your date
Get a token, submit your papers, pay at the cashier, then have your photo and fingerprints taken.
4. Check the post's "available for release" list
In Dubai you can claim a ready passport without an appointment.
Walk-in
The Embassy in Abu Dhabi does not need a booking for a newborn's first passport (after the report of birth) or for a lost or damaged passport, once the affidavit is done. Everyone else books online.
How long does it take?
The Consulate General in Dubai gives about 6 to 8 weeks from the date you apply, without a guarantee. It advises booking about 9 months before your passport expires.
Where to go
- Consulate General, Dubai: 851 Beirut Street, Al Qusais 3. Open Monday to Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Landline +971 4 220 7800.
- Embassy, Abu Dhabi: Villa 1, W-48, Street No. 8, Al Qubaisat. Passport email abudhabipe.passport@dfa.gov.ph.
- VFS ePassport Renewal Center: The Mall, World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi, Level B2, Khalifa Bin Zayed The First Street. Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Book by phone (02-412-0251) or email info.philippinespptauh@vfsglobal.com.
How do I claim my new passport in Dubai?
The Consulate General in Dubai does not send the passport to you. You claim it in person once it is ready:
- Check the "Passport Available for Release" list on the Consulate's website, dubaipcg.dfa.gov.ph.
- When your name is on it, go to the Consulate. You do not need an appointment to claim.
- Get a token number at the information counter.
- At the Releasing Section, show your old passport and the official receipt.
Someone else claiming for you:
- An immediate family member brings your original authorization letter, their valid ID, your old passport and the official receipt.
- Anyone else brings a special power of attorney (SPA) from you, their valid ID, your old passport and the official receipt.
Claim it in time: the Consulate says passports not claimed within 6 months of issue are cancelled. The Embassy in Abu Dhabi does not publish its own release steps; ask at abudhabipe.passport@dfa.gov.ph.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pay the AED 240 by card?
Not at the Embassy or the Consulate General; both take cash only. The VFS center in Abu Dhabi takes cards, but it adds AED 91.75 for VFS and AED 20 for the passport revolving fund.
Who cannot use the VFS center in Abu Dhabi?
First-time applicants, people replacing a lost or damaged passport, and anyone changing details because of marriage, birth date, birthplace or sex. They apply at the Embassy.
How do I know my new passport has arrived in Dubai?
Check the "available for release" list on the Consulate General's website. When your name appears, go and claim it. No appointment is needed.
Is an appointment possible for a child with special needs in Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Email abudhabipe.passport@dfa.gov.ph with the subject "special needs child".
Can my husband or wife claim my passport in Dubai?
Yes. As immediate family, they bring your original authorization letter, their valid ID, your old passport and the official receipt.
What happens if I do not claim my passport in Dubai?
The Consulate General cancels passports that stay unclaimed for 6 months after they are issued.
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