Indian consular services consolidate to 12 UAE centres from October 22
Indian consular, passport, visa and attestation services in the UAE will continue at 12 Indian Consular Application Centres (ICACs) from October 22, 2026
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- Indian expats whose local consular centre is closing must transition to one of the 12 designated Indian Consular Application Centres by October 22, 2026, for passport, visa, and attestation services.
Indian consular, passport, visa and attestation services in the UAE will continue at 12 Indian Consular Application Centres (ICACs) from October 22, 2026, the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi announced. The services are outsourced to Al Hind Tours & Travels. As part of the changes, four existing centres will cease operations from October 22. Applicants can continue to access the services at the 12 designated centres across the UAE, located in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Al Dhafra, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Kalba, as well as Khor Fakkan.
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Reported by: Gulf News 21 Oct 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Gulf News →
Quick answers
What do I need to do?
Indian expats whose local consular centre is closing must transition to one of the 12 designated Indian Consular Application Centres by October 22, 2026, for passport, visa, and attestation services.
What was the deadline?
22 Oct 2026 — this deadline has passed.
Who reported this?
Gulf News (UAE).
When was it announced?
21 Oct 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at Gulf News: https://gulfnews.com/uae/major-passport-update-for-indian-expats-in-uae-embassy-closes-4-centres-keeps-12-open-1.500718880
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