The Embassy announces the cessation of Indian passport and visa services from June 26 to 30.
The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has announced a change in the provider of foreign consular services in the UAE, with India Travel and Tourism set to take over the passport, visa and attestation services with effect from July 1, 2026.As part of the transition, existing providers BLS International and SGIVS Global will stop accepting new applications after June 25. The embassy also said there will be no regular appointments for passport, visa or consular services between June 26 and June 30.In a notice issued on Friday, the embassy advised applicants to plan to submit their applications accordingly before the transition period.
Emergency consular services during the five-day transition period will be handled directly by the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai. Applicants who require urgent assistance can use the following contact details:
- Toll free number: 800 46342
- WhatsApp: +971 54 309 0571
- Email: pbsk.dubai@mea.gov.in
This change comes in the wake of the embassy’s earlier announcement of the selection of India Travel and Tourism Company as the new external provider after a tender and evaluation process.Requests submitted before the transition date will continue to be processed through the current service centers. Effective July 1, all applications for new passports, visas and consular services will be accepted through centers run by India Travel & Tourism.The embassy urged members of the Indian community and other applicants to rely on official channels for updates regarding passport, visa and consular services during the transitional period.According to the embassy, arrangements are being made to ensure smooth delivery while maintaining access to essential services across the UAE.
