Abu Dhabi, April 24 -- Indian expatriates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will soon use a new provider for passport renewals, visa applications and other consular services after Alhind Tours & Travels Pvt Ltd won a major outsourcing contract from the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi, according to reports by Khaleej Times and Gulf News.

The embassy confirmed in a public notice on Monday, April 20, that the contract for outsourced consular support services had been awarded to Alhind Tours & Travels Pvt Ltd following a competitive tender process.

The agreement covers passport renewals, visa processing, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards, Police Clearance Certificates (PCC), surrender certificates, Global Entry Programme (GEP) verificatio...