Indian embassy, Dubai consulate to handle passport services walk-in from July 2

The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Consulate in Dubai have announced new consular service rules following a legal dispute over the handover of outsourcing contracts. Starting July 2, both missions will provide passport, visa, attestation and miscellaneous services directly from their premises on a walk-in, first-come-first-served basis between 9am and 12.30pm. This temporary arrangement follows the expiry of contracts held by BLS International and SGIVS Global Services on June 30. The new service provider, Alhind Tours and Travel LLC, was unable to assume operations due to a Delhi High Court status quo order in a tender dispute filed by E Trav Tech and Verasys. Applicants must bring completed forms and full documentation; only the applicant is allowed inside (except parents with minors). Fees are cash-only at revised rates effective July 1. The missions describe this as temporary and will provide updates on migration to Alhind once the legal proceedings conclude.