The UAE Ministry of External Affairs (MOFA) has launched a well -organized guidelines and services to assist the losing, loss or loss, or aid of citizens living near a finished passport during a foreign trip. Through an efficient online process, UAE citizens can now apply for an electronic return document in only three stages and get it through email within 30 minutes, which can lead to safe and quick return in the country. Passengers are also strongly advised to keep copies of identity documents and follow the necessary safety tips abroad.TL; Dr:
- UAE citizens can apply online through the MOFA website or app to get a return document within 30 minutes for the loss, damage or expiration of their passport.
- Applications require los, damaged or expired passports, a police report (for loss), and a copy of a personal photo; Additional documents are applied to newborns.
- MOFA urges passengers to register in ‘Twajudi’ service, keep copies of the ID, monitor the safety updates, and avoid risky areas to ensure safe travel abroad.
Service Description: How to get a return document
UAE citizens facing passport issues abroad can submit an application electronically through the official website of MOFA or the UAE MOFA mobile app. This process takes advantage of the UAE pass for a safe login and auto-fly to simplify the submission. Steps are:
- Registration and Login: Using UAE pass credentials through MOFA portals.
- Document submission: Upload passport copies (lost/damaged/expired), police report (required for lost passport), and recently a personal photo. For damaged passports, a written explanation or damaged document requires copy. Newborn applications require birth certificate and passport copies of parents.
- Get Return Document: The MOFA processes the request, and the return document is emailed for free within 30 minutes, allowing them to be legally returning to the United Arab Emirates.
The Return Document acts as a temporary travel document especially for returns and is not an option for regular passports.
MOFA required travel safety guidelines
MOFA UAE emphasizes many major practices for citizens when traveling to reduce the risk and ensure smooth travel, including:
- Register in “Twajudi”: Register a plan of travel with MOFA to get help during an emergency or abroad crisis.
- Keep the document copies: Always move both physical and digital copies of your passport, Emirates ID, Visa, and travel booking, if your passport is lost or damaged.
- Check the safety update: Monitor the latest travel advice for your destination and avoid areas with disturbance or conflict.
- Called Visa and Insurance: Ensure that all travel documents and insurance policies are currently present and sufficient for medical emergency conditions.
- Avoid fraud and be cautious: exercise care in unfamiliar settings, especially to prevent scams or theft.
- Learn emergency contacts: Save contact details of UAE Embassies, Consulates and MOFA emergency hotline such as 0097180024.
Following these measures can greatly reduce the disruption of the journey and can facilitate quick assistance from the UAE authorities when the problem arises.MOFA’s new streamlined returns faces the challenges of traveling in the service service when UAE citizens have to face citizens to lose or harm their passports abroad. Combined with comprehensive travel safety guidelines and digital applications combined, UAE passengers are better supported to resolve rapid emergency situations and safely return home. Keeping copies of identity, registering travel plans, and being informed about safety status remains important parts of international travel.
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- 1. What should I do if I lose my UAE passport during travel abroad?
Immediately file a police report in the country where you have lost your passport, then apply online for the Return Document through the UAE’s Foreign Ministry website or mobile app. - 2. How soon can I get a return document?
Once the application is completed with all the necessary documents, the return document is usually released within 30 minutes and sent via email. - 3. What documents do I need for a return document?
You need to upload a copy of Lost, damaged, or expired passport, a police report (for loss), a recent personal photo, and if applicable, additional documents such as birth certificates for newborns. - 4. Is any fee associated with obtaining a refund document?
No, Return Document Service is provided free of cost to UAE citizens. - 5. Can a return document be used as a regular passport?
No, it is a temporary travel document that only means to facilitate your return to UAE and cannot be used as a standard passport alternative for other travel objectives.
