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Indian visa and passport centres in the UAE
Al Hind Tours & Travels replaced BLS International: the Embassy of India says Indian passport, visa and attestation services in the UAE moved to Al Hind on 22 July 2026. It runs 12 Indian Consular Application Centres across the UAE.
BLS International no longer takes Indian passport and visa applications in the UAE.
- The Embassy of India announced on 12 June 2026 that BLS International and SGIVS Global would serve until 30 June 2026: “Pursuant to the completion of the tendering and selection process, Al Hind Tours and Travels LLC has been appointed as the new Outsourced Service Provider for acceptance and processing of Passport, Visa and Consular service applications in the UAE.” (Embassy of India, read 1 Nov 2026)
- “The Indian Consular, Passport, Visa & Attestation services in the UAE have been outsourced to Al Hind Tours & Travels w.e.f. 22 July 2026.” (Embassy of India, read 1 Nov 2026)
- The Consulate General in Dubai still publishes a visa FAQ that names BLS; follow the Embassy's notices above.
Where Indian visas are handled in the UAE
| Place | Address | Hours | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICAC 1 Al DanahAbu Dhabi | Al Ghaith Tower, 1205 Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street, Al Danah, Zone 1, Abu Dhabi | 8 AM to 6 PM (all ICACs, per 21 Jul 2026 notice) | indembassyuae.gov.inread 30 Oct 2026 |
| ICAC 2 Al AinAl Ain | Building No 14, Street No 1 - 163 Abdullah Bin Dhahir Al Muhairi St - Al Khibeesi, Al Ain | 8 AM to 6 PM | indembassyuae.gov.inread 30 Oct 2026 |
| ICAC 3 Madinat ZayedMadinat Zayed (Al Dhafra) | Madinat Zayed - Building #55, Bada Zayed, Abu Dhabi | 8 AM to 6 PM | indembassyuae.gov.inread 30 Oct 2026 |
| ICAC 4 GhayathiGhayathi | Office #G15-16, Ghayathi Mall, Al Dhafra Region, Abu Dhabi | 8 AM to 6 PM | indembassyuae.gov.inread 30 Oct 2026 |
| ICAC 5 Bur DubaiDubai | UW Mall Al Mankhool, Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd, 317-11B Street, Bur Dubai, Dubai | 8 AM to 6 PM | indembassyuae.gov.inread 30 Oct 2026 |
| ICAC 6 Indian Association SharjahSharjah | Indian Association Building - Al Estiqlal St - Al Manakh - Hay Al Qasimiah, Sharjah | 8 AM to 6 PM | indembassyuae.gov.inread 30 Oct 2026 |
| ICAC 7 AjmanAjman | Indian Association Ajman, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Rd - Al Jerf Industrial 3, Ajman | 8 AM to 6 PM | indembassyuae.gov.inread 30 Oct 2026 |
| ICAC 8 Umm Al QuwainUmm Al Quwain | Indian Association, Al Neefah - Al Ramlah 2, Umm Al Quwain | 8 AM to 6 PM | indembassyuae.gov.inread 30 Oct 2026 |
| ICAC 9 Ras Al KhaimahRas Al Khaimah | Indian Relief Committee, Al Mamourah Rd - Al Mamourah, Ras Al Khaimah | 8 AM to 6 PM | indembassyuae.gov.inread 30 Oct 2026 |
| ICAC 10 FujairahFujairah | Indian Social Club, Al Faseel, Fujairah | 8 AM to 6 PM | indembassyuae.gov.inread 30 Oct 2026 |
| ICAC 11 KalbaKalba | Indian Social & Cultural Club, Al Taraif 5, Kalba, Sharjah | 8 AM to 6 PM | indembassyuae.gov.inread 30 Oct 2026 |
| ICAC 12 Khor FakkanKhor Fakkan | Room 203, Bridi 670 Zarouni Building, Shk Khalid Road, Khor Fakkan, Sharjah | 8 AM to 6 PM | indembassyuae.gov.inread 30 Oct 2026 |
Book only on the official site: consularsevainuae.com.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regular tourist visa, up to 1 year (general rate; some nationalities pay other rates) | AED 370 | cgidubai.gov.inread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Regular tourist visa, more than 1 year up to 5 years (general rate) | AED 735 | cgidubai.gov.inread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Al Hind (ICAC) service charge, incl. VAT | AED 19 | indembassyuae.gov.inread 1 Nov 2026 |
Booking and rules
- Old provider end date. BLS International and SGIVS Global centres were to be used only until 30 June 2026. indembassyuae.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- No services at the missions. These services are no longer offered at the Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the Consulate in Dubai. indembassyuae.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- Appointments. Appointments are booked at consularsevainuae.com and released at 9 AM and 9 PM daily. indembassyuae.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- Opening hours. All ICACs work from 8 AM to 6 PM, and entry is allowed only 15 minutes before the appointment. indembassyuae.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- 12 centres from 22 Oct 2026. From 22 October 2026 Al Hind runs 12 ICACs across the UAE. indembassyuae.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- 4 centres closed. Musaffah, Al Reem, Dubai Investment Park-I and Sharjah Al Majaz ICACs closed on 22 October 2026. indembassyuae.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- Residence rule. The Embassy issues visas only in the applicant's country of origin or domicile; non-UAE nationals not normally resident in the UAE should apply where they live. indembassyuae.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- Apply in person. All visa applicants must be present in person to submit the application. indembassyuae.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- Online form first. The application form is filled in online at indianvisaonline.gov.in before the paper submission. indembassyuae.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- e-Visa is separate. The Embassy does not handle e-Visas; they are dealt with by the Ministry of Home Affairs in New Delhi. indembassyuae.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- Processing time (dated FAQ). The Consulate in Dubai says a visa is normally issued within 3-5 working days, longer for some nationalities. (This FAQ still names BLS, which the Embassy says stopped on 30 June 2026.) cgidubai.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
Visa centre or agency?
An agency can help you fill in the forms and gather the documents, but you still hand in the application at the centre yourself, and only the Embassy or Consulate decides.
FAQ
Where do I apply for an Indian visa in the UAE?
At one of Al Hind's 12 Indian Consular Application Centres, by appointment. Book on consularsevainuae.com.
How much is the Indian visa fee in the UAE?
Regular tourist visa, up to 1 year (general rate; some nationalities pay other rates): AED 370; Regular tourist visa, more than 1 year up to 5 years (general rate): AED 735; Al Hind (ICAC) service charge, incl. VAT: AED 19.
How long does an Indian visa take from the UAE?
The Consulate in Dubai says a visa is normally issued within 3-5 working days, longer for some nationalities.
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: indembassyuae.gov.in and cgidubai.gov.in. We are not the embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.