Passports
Adult Passports
Individuals 16 years old and over receive 10-year validity adult passports. To apply for a passport, you may come to the Embassy during American Citizen Services public hours with the following:
1. Passport Application Form DS-82 (for most adults). Completed and signed. (List local address for Mailing Address although passport will not be mailed.)
- Online DS-82 form to complete online and then print
- PDF DS-82 form to print and then complete by hand
(If your last passport was issued before you turned 16, please complete the DS-11 form instead. If your passport has been lost or stolen, please see link on the left.)
2. Two photographs (Photos must be 2 inches by 2 inches SQUARE, recent, and with white background as outlined here. If you have incorrect photos, you will have to make a second trip to the embassy to complete your application.)
3. Your current passport and 1 photocopy of the biographic page(s)
4. The fee is 278 UAE dirhams for most adults. This is payable in cash (UAE dirhams only) or by credit card.
The new e-passport is printed in the U.S. and requires about two weeks to process. You may keep your current passport and have it cancelled when you collect your new passport from the Embassy (we will not cancel the UAE residence visa). If you live in Al Ain, please ask about our courier service when you apply at the embassy.
You may send someone else with your application if you have filled out the DS-82 form. However, if you are applying for or renewing a second tourist passport (this is extremely rare), you must come in person and fill out a notarized affidavit (re)stating the need for a second passport.