If you are part of the Indian expat community in the UAE, please pay close attention to this announcement. Things are going to significantly change in the Indian passport, visa and consular space from next month. Till 30 June 2026, BLS International Services and SGIVS Global are going to continue taking care of your requirements, such as passport validity, visa applications, and consular support. But from then on, another player is going to come into the picture – Al Hind Tours and Travels LLC.
From 1 July 2026, Al Hind Tours and Travels LLC is going to take on its role as the next Outsourced Service Provider for acceptance and processing of Indian passport, visa and consular services applications in the UAE. In simple terms, if you need any kind of assistance before the end of this month, please continue visiting your regular centres as usual. But from the beginning of next month, Indian expatriates in the UAE shall need to take their applications to a different location.
What is Clear So Far?
Until 30 June 2026, BLS International Services and SGIVS Global are going to continue their role as the current outsourced service providers for Indian passport, visa and consular services in the UAE. But from 1 July, Al Hind Tours and Travels LLC is going to assume their role, becoming the next outsourced service provider for acceptance and processing of passport, visa and consular service applications for Indian expats in the UAE. This means that your applications submitted on or after 1 July are going to be received through the designated centres operated by Al Hind Tours and Travels LLC.
So far, this much is clear. The upcoming Al Hind service centres are going to take care of a lot of your needs regarding your Indian passport, visa and consular support. Starting from collecting original documents and handling biometrics to collecting any fees and returning your processed passports, this outsourced service provider is going to manage the administrative side of your application. Starting 1 July 2026, you can expect a better, simpler and more efficient system in place. But until then, make sure that the information you consume comes from official or verified sources only.
Where Will Al Hind Tours and Travels LLC Service Centres be Located?
Detailed updates regarding Al Hind Tours and Travels LLC service centres, operating hours, appointment procedures, service charges and contact details are going to be announced separately. You can keep checking this space, or the official social media platforms of the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai for verified updates. Nonetheless, it appears the upcoming Al Hind Tours and Travels LLC centres are going to be located in all of the seven Emirates in the UAE, including the majority of them in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Keep an eye out.
Where Can I Get More Information From?
This is an important question many of us may be having, considering the range of misinformation in circulation these days. For this reason, get your information from verified and official sources only. On all things about Al Hind Tours and Travels LLC’s service centres, operating hours, appointment procedures, service charges and contact details, please keep an eye out for the latest updates from the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Indian Consulate General in Dubai. Check their social media platforms or go to indembassy.gov.in and cgidubai.gov.in. You can continue using the BLS International service centres and SGIVS Global service centres until the end of this month.
Things are going to change for the Indians in the UAE. But there is no reason to go into panic mode. The Indian Embassy and Consulate General in the country are putting considerable effort into keeping you informed. Al Hind Tours and Travels LLC is going to become a bigger picture as it takes on its role as the next outsourced service provider for Indian passport, visa and consular services in the UAE from 1 July 2026. Until then, for all things related to the same, please visit the BLS International and SGIVS Global service centres.
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