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Indian embassy in UAE to pause passport, visa services from June 26-30 ahead of Al Hind Tours takeover

Embassy UAE The Indian Embassy (Organization) Abu Dhabi

The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has announced a change in its outsourced consular service provider in the UAE, with Al Hind Tours and Travel LLC set to take over passport, visa and attestation services from July 1, 2026.

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As part of the transition, current service providers BLS International and SGIVS Global will stop accepting new applications after June 25. The Embassy also said no regular appointments for passport, visa or consular services will be available between June 26 and June 30.

In a notice issued on Friday, the Embassy advised applicants to plan their submissions accordingly ahead of the transition period.

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