{"id":55195,"date":"2026-06-26T10:20:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T10:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/?p=55195"},"modified":"2026-06-26T10:20:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T10:20:28","slug":"3-big-changes-every-indian-expat-in-the-uae-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/3-big-changes-every-indian-expat-in-the-uae-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Big Changes Every Indian Expat in the UAE Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>July brings several <strong>important changes for Indian expats in the UAE<\/strong>, and they could affect you if you&#8217;re planning a trip home or need to renew your passport soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Passport applications will cost more<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India has revised passport fees worldwide, so the new rates also apply if you&#8217;re applying for a passport in the UAE. Here are the new fees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>36-page adult passport: <strong>INR 2,500<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>60-page passport: <strong>INR 3,500<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tatkal passport applications: up to <strong>INR 6,000<\/strong>, depending on passport size<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lost or damaged passports under Tatkal: up to <strong>INR 7,500<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian missions in the UAE will publish the updated local fee structure soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_2478570169.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_2478570169.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_2478570169-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_2478570169-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/shutterstock_2478570169-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More news for Indian passport holders: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/indian-expats-can-receive-only-e-passports-if-applying-in-uae\/\">expats can now receive only e-passports when applying in the UAE<\/a><\/strong>. Before applying, don&#8217;t forget to check <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/changes-for-indian-expats-in-the-uae-new-passport-photo-standards-from-september-1\/\">new passport photo standards<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New application centres for consular services in the UAE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From July 1, a new service provider (Alhind Tours and Travels LLC) will handle passport, visa and consular services in the UAE. It will cover the following services:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Passport services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OCI card applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visa applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Police clearance certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Document attestation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll pay an all-inclusive <strong>service fee of AED 19<\/strong> for each consular service request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2294268407.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2294268407.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2294268407-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2294268407-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2294268407-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alhind will open <strong>16 application centres in the UAE for all consular services<\/strong>. The full list of addresses will be announced before July 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online health declaration is required before travelling to India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re flying from the UAE to India, you&#8217;ll need to <strong>complete the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in\"><strong>Air Suvidha 2.0 Self-Declaration Form online<\/strong><\/a> within 24 hours before arriving. The form asks for your recent travel history and basic health information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After submitting it, download a copy and keep it on your phone or print it. You&#8217;ll need to show it at the International Travel Health Desk or the immigration counter after landing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning a visit to another country? Check out India in Henley Passport Index 2026 and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/india-in-henley-passport-index-2026-full-list-of-55-visa-free-visa-on-arrival-countries\/\">full list of visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>July brings several important changes for Indian expats in the UAE, and they could affect you if you&#8217;re planning a trip home or need to renew your passport soon. Here&#8217;s what you need to know. 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