UAE launches 10-year validity of passports for citizens 21 above

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the extension of passport validity to 10 years for individuals aged 21 and above, effective Monday, July 8.

Previously, the validity of the passport was five years from the date of



issuance.

This came in a circular issued by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICP) on Instagram.

The new 10-year passport service will streamline bureaucracy and save citizens time by reducing customer journeys from two to one every 10 years.