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Dubai - The submission of passport applications can only be done through prior appointment.

Karen Ann Monsy

Published: Sun 26 Apr 2020, 11:29 AM

Last updated: Sun 26 Apr 2020, 1:41 PM

The Consulate General of India in Dubai has announced the reopening of select centres across the UAE to augment their passport and attestation services.
In keeping with the recent government announcements allowing for the resuming of operations for certain establishments, the consulate announced five centres were now open for service - namely, Sharjah Main Centre, Al Khaleej Centre in Dubai, BLS Deira, Indian Social Club in Fujairah, and BLS Ras Al Khaimah.

Advisory on Passport/ Attestation services, 25 April 2020. pic.twitter.com/xQxEJ6bAkT
- India in Dubai (@cgidubai) April 25, 2020

A statement released by the consulate clarified that only those passports that had already expired or that would expire by May 31 this year would be accepted for renewal.
Furthermore, submission of passport applications can only be done through prior appointment.
Applicants are required to email BLS at info@blsindiavisa-uae.com to request an appointment at one of the above centres.
In case of emergency, applicants can write to passport.dubai@mea.gov.in with a copy of their passport and a petition explaining the nature of the emergency. The consulate stated that requests without proper supporting documents or explanation would not be responded to at this time.
The statement noted that appointments for attestation services would likewise need prior appointment.
Applicants can request one through the Q-ticket app, by calling 04-3579585 or by emailing ivsglobaldxb@gmail.com.
In case of emergency, applicants may write to the consulate at attestation.dubai@mea.gov.in.
All visitors to the centres would be required to abide by safe social distancing rules.