how do I apply for my passport renewal after being...

The UAE law and rules has made it clear, that employers are not entitled to hold back the passports of their employees unless for administrative purposes only.

However, based on the judicial precedence of that case, it is easy for employees now-a-days to get a court order for the release of their passport through the police

The offence carries a jail sentence and a fine of up to AED 20,000.

If an employer refuses to return your passport, you can register a case against them at the local labor office and even file a police case.

In the event that the intended question is otherwise, you can kindly ask us in detail and we will respond to it in the shortest time frame.

It is possible to apply for issuance or renewal of passports, or to obtain replacement for lost or damaged passports through several channels, including:

General Departments of Residency and Foreigners Affairs / Nationality Section

Online portal for citizenship and residency

Online passport issuance service for citizens - Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship.

Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah airports

The country's embassies and consulates abroad

Required Documents:

1- The expired passport.

2- A recent personal photo according to the specifications mentioned for the passport holder - number (1), the novelty of which does not exceed 6 months

3- Receipt of fees from the bank in the sector.