Abu Dhabi, June 13 -- The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has confirmed that Al Hind Tours and Travels LLC will become the new outsourced provider for Indian passport, visa and consular services in the UAE from July 1, 2026.

In a notice issued on June 12, the embassy said all applications submitted on or after July 1 will be received and processed through centres operated by Al Hind.

The current service providers, BLS International Services Ltd. and SGIVS Global, will continue to accept and process applications until June 30, 2026.

Transition details

The embassy said details regarding service centres, operating hours, appointment procedures, service charges and contact information will be announced separately before the transition takes...