Al Hind Tours and Travels LLC will take over Indian passport, visa, and consular services in the UAE from July 1, 2026, replacing BLS International Services Ltd. and SGIVS Global. Applicants should use current centers until June 30, 2026.
This change affects all Indian citizens and other applicants in the UAE requiring passport, visa, or consular services, necessitating awareness of the transition to new providers and procedures to avoid service disruptions.
The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has announced that Al Hind Tours and Travels LLC will take over the provision of Indian passport, visa, and consular services across the United Arab Emirates starting July 1, 2026. This change will see Al Hind Tours and Travels replace the current providers, BLS International Services Ltd. and SGIVS Global. Applicants are advised to continue using the existing service centers operated by BLS International and SGIVS Global until June 30, 2026. Applications submitted on or after July 1 will be processed by Al Hind Tours and Travels. The embassy stated that details regarding new service centers, operating hours, appointment procedures, service charges, and contact information will be communicated through official channels. This transition follows a tendering and selection process conducted by the Indian mission in the UAE and covers services managed by both the Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai. The embassy emphasized its commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining high-quality consular services.