Applicants based in the UAE will experience a temporary suspension of Indian Embassy bookings ahead of a major service change.
Regular visa, passport, and attestation appointments at the Indian Embassy in the UAE will be unavailable from June 26 to June 30, as authorities transition to a new outsourced service provider, according to an official press release from the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi. The temporary suspension is expected to affect over 3.5 million Indians living in the UAE, many of whom depend on these services for travel, documentation, and legal procedures.
No Routine Appointments for Five Days
The embassy has stated that no regular appointments or new application submissions will be accepted during the five-day window, as part of a planned handover process. Current service providers—BLS International (passport and visa services) and SGIVS Global (attestation services)—will stop accepting new applications after business hours on June 25, 2026.
The suspension is intended to ensure a smooth and complete transition to the new service provider.
Emergency Services to Continue
Despite the suspension, emergency consular services will remain available throughout the transition period. The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai will continue to handle urgent passport, visa, and attestation requests directly.
Applicants facing emergencies can reach the authorities through the following channels:
Toll-free number: 800 46342 (800 INDIA)
WhatsApp: +971 54 309 0571
Email: pbsk.dubai@mea.gov.in
According to the press release, starting July 1, 2026, consular services across the UAE will be handled by M/s Al Hind Tours and Travel LLC, which has been appointed as the sole outsourced service provider.
