Ashik Islam, Special Correspondent: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) announced a new passport renewal policy for UAE citizens. They can now renew their passports up to one year before the expiration date, an extension from the previous six-month limit.
The decision, issued by Ali Mohammed Al Shamsi, Chairman of the ICP, allows UAE citizens to renew their passports if the remaining validity is one year or less. The service will be available starting Monday, August 18, 2025, through the Authority’s smart services platform.
Al Shamsi stated that the decision will improve citizens’ quality of life by making it easier to plan international travel, handle official transactions, and use secure digital documents. He added that this reflects the Authority’s dedication to providing proactive, world-class services.
He stated that the UAE passport continues to rank as the world’s most powerful, trusted, and widely recognised travel document. The new decision, he added, is a strong boost to its global standing and further establishes the UAE’s passport issuance and renewal system as a leading model for the region and beyond.
