Indian missions in UAE shift to appointment-only passport services
The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Dubai and the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi have made prior online booking compulsory now.
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- Applies to
- Immigration · UAE
- What to do
- Residents needing passport renewals or consular services must book appointments online through the official portal (book.passportindiauae.com) before visiting the Consulate or Embassy. Walk-ins are no longer accepted.
Indian expats in the UAE are facing challenges securing passport renewal appointments as the Consulate General of India in Dubai and the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi have switched to an appointment-only system for passport and consular services. Previously, many services were handled on a walk-in basis. The shift is aimed at managing heavy rush during peak travel periods, with the CGI Dubai witnessing over 1,000 applicants daily. Residents must now book appointments through the official portal at book.passportindiauae.com at no cost. The Indian missions have warned against using unauthorized agents or third-party providers claiming to arrange appointments, as no fee should be charged for booking.
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Reported by: Khaleej Times 13 Jul 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
Quick answers
What do I need to do?
Residents needing passport renewals or consular services must book appointments online through the official portal (book.passportindiauae.com) before visiting the Consulate or Embassy. Walk-ins are no longer accepted.
Who reported this?
Khaleej Times (UAE).
When was it announced?
13 Jul 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at Khaleej Times: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-indian-expats-passport-expiry-consular-services-application-appointment-stress
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