Indian Passport Services UAE to Pause for 5 Days From June 26
Indian Passport Services UAE will suspend their services for five days starting June 26 to June 30, 2026, due to services related to passports, visas, and attestations in the country.
The temporary halt is because of a change in service operations. Indian citizens who have urgent travel plans or pending applications are advised to finalize everything before the temporary closure.
Which Services Will Be Disrupted?
| Service | What It Means for Applicants |
|---|---|
| Passport Renewals | New passport renewal requests will not be accepted during the five-day suspension period. |
| New Passport Applications | Fresh passport applications cannot be submitted until services resume. |
| Passport Re-Issuance | Requests for lost, damaged, or expired passport replacements may face delays. |
| Visa Services | Certain visa-related applications and processing services will be temporarily unavailable. |
| Document Attestation | Attestation of educational, personal, and commercial documents will be suspended. |
| Application Appointments | Some scheduled appointments may need to be rescheduled depending on service centre arrangements. |
| Document Collection | Collection of processed passports and other documents may be affected at some centres. |
In the UAE, there are many Indians who are expatriates living there and depend upon these services for their travels, work, family sponsorship, and documentation.
It is suggested that people with urgent cases should apply and pick up their completed documents before June 26. It is anticipated that more people will require appointments prior to this temporary closure.
People without any immediate need can wait till these services restart after the transition period.
