The Consulate-General of India in Dubai has ended walk-in processing for passports, visas and attestations, effective 6 July 2026. Applicants must now secure slots via the new portal book.passportindiauae.com, with next-day appointments released nightly at 8 p.m. Limited emergency walk-ins remain at the Abu Dhabi Embassy. The policy follows crowding after a delayed hand-over of outsourced Consular Application Centres to Alhind Tours & Travels. Only applicants — not accompanying family — may enter the premises, and fees are payable in cash. The mission reminded travellers of a revised passport-fee schedule that took effect on 1 July.
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For the UAE’s 3.5 million Indian expatriates and their employers, the shift means employee-sponsored visa renewals and passport replacements must be planned several days earlier. Corporate PROs should book blocks of slots for bulk applications and brief staff on document-preparation to avoid rejected appointments. Separately, the consulate confirmed priority handling for newborns and Emergency Certificates, ensuring critical mobility cases — such as compassionate travel — still receive same-day support. Companies with large Indian workforces are advised to update mobility handbooks immediately to reflect the new procedure.
For applicants who prefer additional guidance, online service provider VisaHQ can streamline UAE visa and document formalities with easy-to-use checklists, real-time status updates and dedicated support; more information is available at
For the UAE’s 3.5 million Indian expatriates and their employers, the shift means employee-sponsored visa renewals and passport replacements must be planned several days earlier. Corporate PROs should book blocks of slots for bulk applications and brief staff on document-preparation to avoid rejected appointments. Separately, the consulate confirmed priority handling for newborns and Emergency Certificates, ensuring critical mobility cases — such as compassionate travel — still receive same-day support. Companies with large Indian workforces are advised to update mobility handbooks immediately to reflect the new procedure.
