Abu Dhabi, Nov. 1 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs(MoFA) has launched a new electronic service enabling Golden Visa holders who lose their passports while abroad to obtain a return permit within 30 minutes, free of charge.

The digital document allows a single entry into the UAE and must be used within seven days of issuance. It cannot be used for international travel or transit through other countries.

Applications can be submitted through the ministry's website or mobile app using the UAE Pass digital identity.

Applicants are required to attach:

A copy of the lost passport report

Golden Visa details

A recent passport-sized photograph with a white background

The initiative was developed in cooperation w...