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A new electronic system has been launched to issue emergency passports to UAE nationals abroad in less than 30 minutes. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said on Monday that it had launched the electronic "return document" service for Emirati travelers to help citizens who have traveled outside the country in the event of expiry, loss, or damage of the ordinary passports and for newborns. The new service aligns with the ministry's desire to provide simplified proactive digital services in line with customers' aspirations to obtain the service efficiently and under the highest quality standards. This new electronic service aims to expedite the issuance of an emergency passport to save people time. The service also allows Emirati travelers to apply for and obtain the travel document at any time and from any location and receive it via e-mail without incurring fees or having to visit the embassy or consulate. Applicants must apply for the service via the Emirati traveler's page on the ministry's official website: www.mofaic.gov.ae or the UAE MOFAIC smart app. Abdulaziz Al-Habsi, Director of Citizens Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said the service had been introduced based on the customers' requests for the quick emergency passport issuance service. BKM/ Expat Media
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