Indian Passport and Visa Services in UAE Move to AlHind Centres

Indian citizens living in the UAE will now use a new system for passport, visa and other consular services. From 22 July 2026, Indian passport services in the UAE, along with visa and attestation services, are being handled through AlHind Tours & Travels.

The services are now available at 16 Indian Consular Application Centres across the UAE. This means applicants will no longer need to visit the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi or the Consulate General of India in Dubai for regular application submission.

What Services Are Available?

The new AlHind centres will provide several important services for Indian citizens in the UAE, including:

• Indian passport renewal and new passport applications

• Indian visa services

• Passport and document attestation

• Other Indian consular services

• Tatkal passport applications

• Emergency Certificate applications

• Newborn passport cases

How to Book an Appointment?

 Applicants can book an appointment online through the official consular service portal.

 New appointment slots are released every day at:

• 9:00 AM

• 9:00 PM 

Applicants should book their appointment in advance before visiting an Indian Consular Application Centre.

Centre Timings

 The Indian Consular Application Centres will operate from:

 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

 Applicants can enter the centre only 15 minutes before their scheduled appointment time.

Walk-In Services Available for Some Applicants

 Walk-in services are available for selected categories of applicants. These include

•  Tatkal passport applications

•  Newborn passport cases

•  Emergency Certificates

•  Senior citizens aged 60 years and above

These services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

AlHind Service Fee

In addition to the official Government of India fees, applicants will have to pay an AlHind service fee of AED 19, including VAT.

This service fee covers several basic support services, such as:

•   Application form filling

•  Photograph services

•  Typing

•  Printing and photocopying

•  Domestic courier services

The complete fee details may vary depending on the service selected.

What Does This Change Mean for Indians Living in the UAE?

The new system is expected to make Indian passport renewal in UAE, Indian visa applications in UAE, and passport attestation services in UAE more organised and accessible.

With 16 application centres across the country, Indian residents may have more convenient access to consular services. However, applicants should check the appointment requirements and document checklist before visiting the centre.

Important Information for Applicants

If you are planning to apply for an Indian passport, visa or attestation service in the UAE:

1. Book your appointment online in advance.

2. Check the required documents for your specific service.

3. Arrive at the centre close to your appointment time.

4. Carry the original documents and required copies.

5. Check the latest government fee and service charges before submitting your application.

Conclusion

The shift of Indian passport, visa and attestation services to AlHind Consular Application Centres in the UAE brings a new application process for Indian citizens living in the country. Applicants can now use the new network of 16 centres for several important consular services, including passport renewal, visa applications and document attestation.

Before visiting an Indian Consular Application Centre, applicants should check the latest appointment rules, required documents and applicable fees to avoid delays.