The UAE's airlines have special rules for pregnant travellers, or those with infants or children. Read the details on the page pregnant women, children and infants.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - MoFA provides the Twajudi service for UAE nationals living, studying or visiting abroad. It provides an integrated package of digital services for the UAE nationals through its ‘Emirati Traveler’ page on its official website and the smartphone application UAEMOFA available on Android and iOS. Read about governmental services for citizens when travelling abroad for medical treatment, education, getting married or going on an official mission.
For the safety of the UAE citizens and residents, the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides alerts and warning on trouble areas around the world.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides information on whether UAE citizens need visa prior to their travel, or are exempt from visa, or can get it on arrival.
Expatriate residents can apply through their embassies and consulates in the UAE.
UAE nationals can apply for a new passport, renew or obtain a replacement for damaged or lost ones through several channels. They are:
- General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs/Citizenship Departments (GDRFA)
- Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Port Security website by accessing issue a passport eService.
- eChannels
Applicants may also apply online through the eChannels Residency and Citizenship portal- Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Port Security
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Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah airports
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Citizens can renew their passports on an emergency basis at the Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah airports. This service is available 24/7.
- UAE embassies abroad
If citizens damage or lose their passports abroad or if their passports have expired while being abroad, they can contact the UAE embassy in the country they are in. Read more on passport services abroad.
