All expats who live and work in the UAE need to have valid passports. In this article, you will learn the steps you need to take in order to obtain a passport to live and work in Dubai.

Step 1: Determine Your Passport Eligibility

Before applying for a passport, you must first determine your eligibility. To be eligible for a UAE passport, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Be a resident of the UAE

• Have permanent residence status or be married to someone who has permanent residence status

• Have valid identification documents, such as a birth certificate or national ID card

• Have no criminal record in the country

• Have no health problems that would prevent you from obtaining a passport

If you meet these requirements, then proceed to step two.

Step 2: Gather Required Documents

Once you know if you are eligible, you can start getting the documents you need for your application. These documents include the following:

• A completed application form signed by both applicant and guarantor (if applicable)

• A valid government-issued photo identification document (such as an ID card)

• Birth certificate with an official stamp from your home country

• Marriage certificate (if applicable)

• Family registration documents (if applicable)

• Proof of address (utility bill or rental agreement)

• Passport-sized photograph taken within the last six months

• A copy of your current visa or entry permit, if you have one on

• Bank statement showing financial stability and salary 

Step 3: Submit Your Application

Once you have all the required documents and have filled them out according to the instructions, you must take your application to a passport office. You will have to fill out any extra forms the office gives you and pay any fees for getting a passport. The fees depend on where you apply and how quickly you do it, but you must follow all the steps when you send in your application. After you send in your application, your new passport will take about three weeks to be processed and sent to you.

Applying for and receiving passports can be complex, but following these steps can help make sure everything runs smoothly when looking into getting one in Dubai in 2023. Good luck!