Submit Indian passport reissue applications in the UAE at the Al Hind Indian Consular Application Centres (ICACs). Al Hind took over the outsourced service on 22 July 2026. The Indian missions issue the passports; routine applications are submitted through ICACs.
- Complete the government application through Passport Seva GPSP 2.0, then book the submission appointment at consularsevainuae.com. These are two separate steps.
- Government fee: AED 450 for a normal 36-page adult reissue, plus AED 19 service charge and any applicable ICWF charge. AED 469 is the base fee plus service charge, not a guaranteed final total.
- You get a chip-enabled e-passport.
The Embassy’s 21 October 2026 notice confirms that four centres closed from 22 October and 12 centres remain. Check the current centre before booking or collecting a passport.
Checked on 30 October 2026 against the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi (page updated 29 October 2026) and the Consulate General of India in Dubai. Sources are at the end.
At a glance
| Where | Indian Consular Application Centres (ICACs), run by Al Hind Tours & Travels |
| Booking | consularsevainuae.com; slots released at 9 am and 9 pm daily |
| Walk-in allowed | Tatkal, newborns, Emergency Certificates, seniors aged 60+ |
| Normal fee, adult, 36 pages | AED 450 (60 pages: AED 630) |
| Tatkal fee, adult, 36 pages | AED 900 (60 pages: AED 1,080) |
| Service charge | AED 19, including VAT |
| Passport type | Chip-enabled e-passport (since 28 October 2025) |
| Centre hours | 8 am to 6 pm; entry 15 minutes before your slot |
How much is Indian passport renewal in the UAE?
Government of India fees in force since 1 July 2026, in AED:
| Service | Normal | Tatkal (includes normal fee) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult reissue, 36 pages | AED 450 | AED 900 |
| Adult reissue, 60 pages | AED 630 | AED 1,080 |
| Adult, lost or damaged, 36 pages | AED 900 | AED 1,350 |
| Adult, lost or damaged, 60 pages | AED 1,080 | AED 1,530 |
| Minor (under 18), 36 pages | AED 325 | AED 775 |
| Minor, lost or damaged, 36 pages | AED 775 | AED 1,225 |
| Fresh passport, child up to age 8 | AED 295 | AED 700 |
| Emergency Certificate | AED 60 | Not applicable |
| Police Clearance Certificate | AED 145 | Not applicable |
Add the AED 19 service charge, including VAT. The Embassy says it includes form filling, photographs, typing, printouts, photocopies and domestic courier. The current fee notice also provides for ICWF charges where applicable but does not give a clear updated amount alongside the new table. Ask for an itemised total before paying; do not use the old AED 302.50 example still shown lower on that page.
Where are the Indian passport centres in the UAE?
From 22 July 2026 the Embassy listed 16 ICACs. It closed four of them from 22 October 2026: Dubai Investment Park, Sharjah Al Majaz, Musaffah and Al Reem. The 12 centres still open are:
| Region | ICACs open |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi emirate | Al Danah (Abu Dhabi city), Al Ain, Madinat Zayed (Al Dhafra), Ghayathi |
| Dubai | Bur Dubai |
| Sharjah | Indian Association Sharjah, Kalba, Khor Fakkan |
| Northern Emirates | Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah |
Use the Embassy’s updated list of 12 centres and addresses; the older general-information annexure still lists the original 16. The Bur Dubai centre is at UW Mall, Al Mankhool, Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road. If your application was lodged at a closed centre, confirm the collection location with Al Hind using your receipt before going there.
How to renew an Indian passport in Dubai or Abu Dhabi: step by step
- Fill in the government application at Passport Seva GPSP 2.0. Select the correct mission and reissue category, complete the required photo, signature and document uploads, then print and sign the submitted form.
- Book the separate ICAC appointment at consularsevainuae.com. The Embassy states that new slots are released at 9 am and 9 pm UAE time daily.
- Go to the ICAC no more than 15 minutes before your slot. Apply in person, including children and newborns.
- Submit your documents, complete the identity, photograph and signature checks requested by the centre, and pay the itemised government and service charges.
- Track the government application using the Passport Seva tracker; follow Al Hind’s receipt for dispatch or collection. A submitted application is not the same as a passport ready for collection.
- Update your UAE records: your residence visa and Emirates ID are linked to the old passport number.
Documents for Indian passport renewal in the UAE
- Current passport, original, with copies of the personal-details pages and any relevant endorsements; bring your UAE residence document, including the electronic version if there is no passport sticker.
- Emirates ID copy, both sides.
- Printed, signed online application form.
- Photos: 51 × 51 mm, white background. The centre can take them, and this is covered by the service charge.
- Passport expired more than three years ago? The Consulate’s general instructions require a plain-paper declaration explaining the late renewal. Follow any additional documents requested for your case.
- Name, spouse or address changes: follow the Consulate’s category-specific requirements. A marriage certificate alone does not cover every kind of name change.
- Lost passport: obtain the police report and declarations required by the mission. For a damaged passport, use the damaged-passport checklist; the evidence and Tatkal eligibility can differ.
- Minors: take the child’s documents and both parents’ original passports. The Consulate’s minor-renewal rules normally require both parents to attend; overseas-parent, custody, guardianship and single-parent cases have specific annexures and exceptions.
How long does Indian passport renewal take in the UAE?
For cases without prior police verification, the Dubai Consulate’s general guidance quotes 3–4 working days of processing at the Consulate, excluding dispatch. This is not a collection guarantee. Verification in India, missing documents and delivery add time. Ask the ICAC for the current estimate for your normal or Tatkal category before booking travel; a Tatkal fee does not make every case eligible for fast processing.
What changed in 2026
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| 28 October 2025 | All new and renewed passports in the UAE become chip-enabled e-passports |
| 30 June 2026 | BLS International’s contract ends |
| 1 July 2026 | New fees (AED 285 → AED 450 for a normal adult reissue); the Embassy and Consulate handle services directly |
| 22 July 2026 | Al Hind Tours & Travels starts running 16 ICACs |
| 22 October 2026 | Four ICACs close; 12 remain |
Many guides online still list BLS centres and the old AED 285 fee. Both are out of date.
Questions people ask
How much is Indian passport renewal in Dubai in 2026?
The government fee is AED 450 for a normal 36-page adult reissue or AED 900 under Tatkal. Add the AED 19 ICAC service charge and applicable ICWF charges. The base-plus-service amounts are AED 469 and AED 919 respectively; ask for the final itemised total.
Can I still renew my Indian passport at BLS?
No. BLS International’s contract ended on 30 June 2026. Since 22 July 2026, Al Hind Tours & Travels runs the Indian Consular Application Centres.
Can I walk in without an appointment?
Only for Tatkal, newborns, Emergency Certificates and seniors aged 60 and above, first come, first served. Everyone else must book on consularsevainuae.com.
Can I renew at the Indian Consulate in Dubai?
No. The Embassy says passport services are no longer available at the Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the Consulate in Dubai, only at the ICACs.
How much is a minor’s Indian passport in the UAE?
The government fee is AED 325 for an ordinary 36-page minor passport. The AED 295 category is for a fresh passport up to age eight, not a renewal discount. Minor passports normally last five years or until age 18, whichever comes first. Applicants aged 15–17 may choose the adult-fee category for full validity, subject to eligibility.
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Sources
- Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi: General Information (Al Hind ICACs, booking, walk-ins, service charge), updated 29 October 2026: indembassyuae.gov.in
- Consulate General of India, Dubai: Prescribed fees for passport services (from 1 July 2026): cgidubai.gov.in
- Embassy of India: updated operating-centre list, 21 October 2026.
- Consulate General of India: GPSP 2.0 and e-passport rollout notice; processing and general requirements; minor passport renewal. The 2025 rollout notice’s old BLS booking link has been superseded by the Al Hind arrangements.
Written by Asad Waleed M, Dubai. Asad has lived in the UAE for nine years and researches visa rules from government sources. He is not an immigration lawyer or consultant, and Sifqa is not linked to Al Hind or any passport service provider. Read the editorial policy.
Last reviewed 30 October 2026. Check the official fee schedule and centre notices before attending. Found an error? Email ionicwaleed@gmail.com.