The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Counsellor General of India in Dubai have rolled out administrative changes at their premises. In fact, Indian expats in the UAE now have a dedicated online portal from where they can book appointments for passports, attestation, and other consular services. This was announced by the mission on Sunday, July 5th, and we are here to tell you all about the development.
New Online Portal Announced For Appointment Booking
🔔 Applicants for Passport, Visa & Attestation services at the Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India, Dubai can now book appointments online at 🔗 https://t.co/vuPsIzJXrc
Details below👇 pic.twitter.com/glNCLHQGhv
— India in UAE (@IndembAbuDhabi) July 5, 2026
If you happen to be an Indian expat living in the UAE, then you will want to know that the Indian mission in the UAE announced an appointment booking portal. This portal is needed to obtain Indian visa, passport, and attestation services. As it happens, these appointments can be booked on book.passportindiauae.com.
Taking to X, India in UAE, which is the official account for the Indian Embassy in the UAE, mentioned how a revised guideline has been announced for limited walk-in services. This was introduced at the premises after there was a delay in the July 1st Launch of the new unified Indian Consular Application Centres. These were to be operated by Alhind Tours and Travels LLC after it was awarded a contract. However, it is now entangled in legal proceedings in India.
More Information About The Entry
Coming to the new rules, applicants who have a prior appointment will be allowed entry 15 minutes before their scheduled time. In order to avoid overcrowding, only participants will be allowed entry. In the case of minor applicants, both parents are required. Entry for the CPV services will be through the main gate of the embassy in Abu Dhabi. This is on Safarat Street, as mentioned by the embassy.
The Consular Wing, located at Unit No. 101, 1st Floor, Guardian Tower, Al Ishirah Street, Abu Dhabi, will be handling the queries and classification relating to document delivery. In fact, applicants who are seeking passport and visa services in Dubai should enter from Gate No. 2 at the Consulate General of India.
Those who require attestation service may also use Gate No. 1. This will handle document delivery, labour-related issues, and queries on already submitted applications.
Now, walk-ins will be available from 9 AM to 11 AM, and priority will be given to newborn cases and emergencies.
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What Are The Guidelines By The Embassy?
Embassy has also issued guidelines for smooth service delivery.
- The applicant will have to visit with their application forms filled out along with the supporting documents.
- The passport application form can be filled out on the mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/. It is important to read the instructions before the forms are filled out and pictures, documents, and signatures are uploaded.
- Passport applicants will have to ensure that the signatures or impressions are correctly uploaded with there being a clear white background.
- Application fees can be paid in cash, and applicants are therefore advised to keep exact change. They will have to follow the new passport fee, which has been effective since July 1st.
If you need help reaching out to the embassy or consulate, make sure to reach out on the toll-free number 80046342 or WhatsApp number +971543090571.
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