Immigration
59Visa categories, residency and work-permit changes — ICA, GDRFA, MoHRE.
July 2026
Action required Immigration Khaleej Times
Pakistan to issue only e-passports in UAE from July 20, 2026
Action required Immigration Khaleej Times
Indian missions in UAE shift to appointment-only passport services
Action required Immigration Gulf News
Walk-ins stopped at Indian Consulate in Dubai; new booking portal launched
Action required Immigration Gulf News
Indian missions warn against unauthorised visa and passport agents
Action required Immigration Khaleej Times
Indian Embassy warns against paying agents for visa services after ending BLS, SGIVS contracts
Action required Immigration Khaleej Times
Prior online booking now compulsory for Indian consular services in UAE
Action required Immigration Khaleej Times
Thailand cuts visa-free stays to 30 days for UAE, Indian, US and UK nationals
Action required Immigration Khaleej Times
Indian consular services launch in UAE delayed by Alhind until further notice
Action required Immigration Gulf News
Indian embassy, Dubai consulate to handle passport services walk-in from July 2
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