Residents of the UAE who have lost their passport while outside the country can still enter the UAE with the application for a new entry permit that allows re-entry to the UAE.
The entry permit requests are processed by the consular section of the UAE embassy in the country where the passport is lost.
Steps to follow
- Report lost passport at the nearest police station
- Obtain a lost/stolen passport report
- Visit UAE embassy or consulate in the country of lost passport
- Get a new passport from the embassy or consulate of the resident’s country
Required documents for re-issue of residence visa
- Completed and signed application form
- Copy of the old passport
- Copy of the new passport
- Copy of the UAE resident visa
- Copy of the Emirates ID card
- 1 passport-sized photo
- Letter from the sponsor confirming your position and place of work
- Lost/stolen passport report
As Arabian Business reported earlier this month, Dubai International Airport (DXB) has launched a new biometric system, which will allow passengers to travel without a passport or boarding pass from the emirate, according to a report by Gulf News.
According to the report, the move is part of Dubai’s efforts to develop smart services for seamless travel for all, aligned with the leadership’s directives to combine advanced technology in government services, thus enhancing quality of life.
Passengers will no longer be required to present their passports or identity cards when travelling, as they will be cleared by a biometric system, the report said, citing Major General Talal Ahmed Al Shanqiti, Assistant General Director of Airport Passport Affairs Sector. The new biometric system, uses “a mix of facial and iris recognition,” at the airport, allowing passengers to clear for departure without using their passport or ID, eliminating the need for human intervention.
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