Indian citizens applying for passport services in the United Arab Emirates now face higher charges following the shift of outsourcing contracts from BLS International and SGIVS to Al Hind Tours and Travel on July 1. The new tariff aligns with India’s revised global fee schedule and introduces an AED 15 ‘digital convenience’ levy per application.
The Consulate in Dubai says a 36-page reissue under normal processing now costs AED 190 including service fees, up from AED 160, while a Tatkal booklet is AED 570.
Attestation of commercial documents has climbed to AED 85.
Indian SMEs operating in the UAE free zones — especially those rotating staff on short business-visit visas — must factor in the higher documentation cost when budgeting relocations.
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For applicants looking for ways to streamline paperwork or understand the latest fee tables, VisaHQ can be a useful starting point. The service lets you compare costs, download forms and receive reminders, and its India-specific section (https://www.visahq.com/india/) is constantly updated with the same consular changes affecting UAE residents.
Al Hind has opened three new collection centres in Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah, promising 24-hour Tatkal delivery once biometrics are captured.
Community associations welcomed the extra centres but criticised the short notice and the surcharge, noting that low-paid workers already pay 4 percent of their monthly salary for a basic passport reissue.
The consulate says fees are non-negotiable and reflect enhanced cybersecurity measures in the new contract.
The Consulate in Dubai says a 36-page reissue under normal processing now costs AED 190 including service fees, up from AED 160, while a Tatkal booklet is AED 570.
Attestation of commercial documents has climbed to AED 85.
Indian SMEs operating in the UAE free zones — especially those rotating staff on short business-visit visas — must factor in the higher documentation cost when budgeting relocations.
For applicants looking for ways to streamline paperwork or understand the latest fee tables, VisaHQ can be a useful starting point. The service lets you compare costs, download forms and receive reminders, and its India-specific section (https://www.visahq.com/india/) is constantly updated with the same consular changes affecting UAE residents.
Al Hind has opened three new collection centres in Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah, promising 24-hour Tatkal delivery once biometrics are captured.
Community associations welcomed the extra centres but criticised the short notice and the surcharge, noting that low-paid workers already pay 4 percent of their monthly salary for a basic passport reissue.
The consulate says fees are non-negotiable and reflect enhanced cybersecurity measures in the new contract.
