Indian passport centres in UAE consolidated to two locations
Four Indian consular application centres in the UAE have closed, with pending collections redirected to alternative sites.
At a glance
- Four Indian Consular Application Centres in the UAE have closed permanently
- Pending passport collections redirected to two alternative locations
- Twelve Indian consular service centres remain operational across the UAE
- Change effective from October 25, 2026
Four Indian Consular Application Centres in the UAE have ceased operations, effective October 25, 2026, according to a service advisory from Alhind, the outsourced service provider for the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Indian Consulate in Dubai. Applicants with pending passport collections from the Dubai Investment Park and Al Majaz centres must now visit UW Mall in Bur Dubai, while those from the Musaffah and Al Reem centres should go to the Al Danah Centre.
Consular, passport, visa and attestation services continue at 12 centres across the UAE. The Indian Embassy had announced the closure on Wednesday, with the change taking effect from October 22.
Why it matters
The consolidation affects Indian nationals and residents in the UAE seeking passport services, requiring them to travel to new collection points.
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