The Indian diplomatic missions in the United Arab Emirates have streamlined their services for passport, visa, and attestation applications by launching a new system that allows direct appointment bookings through an official online portal, without any booking fees. This development marks a significant shift in how consular services are managed, with the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai now directly handling these services from their respective locations.
This change aims to simplify the application process, enhance efficiency, and eliminate unauthorized service charges. The missions emphasize that appointments should exclusively be scheduled through the official portal, cautioning applicants against engaging with any individual, agency, or intermediary claiming to facilitate bookings or expedited services on behalf of the Indian diplomatic offices.
In an effort to safeguard applicants, the missions have warned against trusting any organization or representative purporting to be officially authorized to provide appointment services. Those who suspect they have been misled or overcharged, or who have encountered false representation, are encouraged to report such incidents via the official contact channels of the Embassy or Consulate.
Indian nationals residing in the UAE, as well as travelers, are advised to rely solely on official communications and validated platforms for information regarding consular services. This precautionary measure is intended to prevent fraud and avoid unnecessary charges that could arise from misinformation or unauthorized service providers.