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Change of Service Provider for Consular Services (Passport, Visa & Attestation)

The Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi wishes to inform that the new service provider for Indian consular services (Passport, Visa & Attestation) in UAE, M/s Al Hind Tours and Travel LLC, will be assuming responsibility to deliver outsourced services from 1 July 2026.

As a part of transition process, the current service providers in the UAE — BLS International (Passport and Visa services) and SGIVS Global (Attestation services) — will cease accepting new applications with effect from the close of business on Thursday, 25 June 2026.

During the transition period from 26 June to 30 June 2026, regular appointments will not be available to the public for consular service (Passport, Visa & Attestation).

However, the Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India, Dubai will directly render emergency consular services (passport, visa & attestation). Applicants with emergencies can reach out to the Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India, Dubai on following contacts in such cases:

• Toll Free number- 800 46342 (800 INDIA)
  WhatsApp- +971 54 309 0571
  Email- pbsk.dubai@mea.gov.in

The new appointment portal for consular services from 1 July 2026 will be opened by M/s Al Hind Tours and Travel LLC soon.

All are advised to only rely upon and monitor official communication channels and social media handles of the Embassy and the Consulate General of India for further updates.

Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi
June 19, 2026