The UAE has announced a major change to the validity of passports for citizens.
Following a Cabinet decision, it was announced that Emirati passports for citizens over the age of 21 would be valid for 10 years, up from the current five-year spell.
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai announced the change on social media.
UAE passport rules
Sheikh Mohammed said the Cabinet approved amendments on the executive regulations of the federal law on citizenship and passports at the meeting on Monday, March 18.
He said: “We approved extending the validity period of the UAE passport from five to 10 years for Emiratis aged 21 and above.
“The new amendments include further facilitations and comprehensive digital services to be provided by the relevant authorities.”
The announcement came following a wide-ranging Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi, which also covered mandatory health insurance updates and the removal of harmful content online among other subjects.
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