Indian Embassy Shuts 4 Consular Service Centres In UAE; Check Where Passport, Visa Services Are Available
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The Indian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates has discontinued consular, passport, visa and document attestation services at four application centres, requiring applicants who used these locations to visit one of the remaining 12 centres for assistance.
The changes took effect on October 22, according to an embassy press release dated October 21. The embassy cited administrative reasons for the closures but did not provide further details.
The services continue to be outsourced to Al Hind Tours & Travels, which took over the arrangement in July 2026.
Four Indian Consular Centres Stop Services
The following centres have discontinued operations:
- Musaffah, Abu Dhabi: Capital Mall, Mohammed Bin Zayed City.
- Al Reem, Abu Dhabi: Offices WSO 157, 158 and 159, Level 1, Wafra Square Offices, Al Reem Island.
- Dubai Investment Park I, Dubai: Rooms 601–602, Bayan, Dubai Investment Park I, Green Community Village.
- Al Majaz, Sharjah: Rooms 902–903, Bell Rashid Towers, Corniche Street, Al Majaz 1.
Applicants who previously relied on these locations will need to visit an operational centre to access passport, visa, consular and attestation services.
Where Indians Can Access Passport And Visa Services In UAE
The remaining 12 Indian Consular Application Centres continue to serve applicants across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
The operational locations are:
Abu Dhabi and Al Dhafra region
- Al Danah, Abu Dhabi
- Al Ain
- Madinat Zayed
- Ghayathi
Dubai
- Bur Dubai
Sharjah and Northern Emirates
- Indian Association Sharjah
- Ajman
- Umm Al Quwain
- Ras Al Khaimah
- Fujairah
- Kalba
- Khor Fakkan
These centres will continue handling Indian consular, passport, visa and document attestation services.
Embassy Advises Applicants To Check Updates Before Visiting
The reduction from 16 centres to 12 means applicants who used the discontinued facilities will have to make alternative arrangements for their consular work.
The embassy has not disclosed additional details about the administrative reasons behind the closures.
Applicants are advised to consult the Embassy of India’s official website for the latest information and confirm appointment details before visiting a centre.
