Indian passport renewal in UAE

In the UAE, the international passport is one of the key forms of identification. Before the issuance of the Emirates ID, your passport remains your basic document for receiving public and government services in the UAE. 

Just like in every other country, the renewal of the international passport in the UAE isn't totally rigid if you have the key information and equally follow the right procedure. So, today we are going to explain the basic steps to renew the Indian passport in Dubai. You can follow the same steps if you want to renew an Indian passport in Abu Dhabi and other Emirates of the UAE. 

It is necessary to gather the required documents and go to a special approved agency called BLS International where you can apply for passport renewal.

BLS International

This is an approved agency responsible for managing and implementing visa and passport related protocols and transactions for the Indian nationality. They have their offices in major cities of all the Emirates of the UAE.

Also, you can access the online portal of BLS International to get relevant information and even online application forms for passport renewal. Click here to visit their online portal for Indian visa and passport related issues. 

Procedures to renew Indian passport in Dubai

To renew your Indian passport in Dubai or any of the Emirates of the UAE, it is advisable to start the application a few months before the expiry date to be on a safer side. 

If your Indian passport expires before you commence the process, you may need to present additional documents including stating why you applied late for a new passport. The same applies to having an expired residence visa while applying for the renewal of a passport. 

So the first thing to do while trying to renew your Indian passport in the UAE is to gather all the necessary documents. You will have to start the application online then subsequently visit the BLS service centre to complete the process. So let's look at the necessary things to get ready while renewing your Indian passport.

How to renew indian passport in the UAE:

1. Visit the BLS website to book an appointment and to also fill the required forms. Optionally, you may choose to contact the BLS service centre in the Emirate you are or visit any of their service centres.
2. Book an appointment online.
3. Present the necessary documents.
4. Fill the renewal and personal particular form (from the BLS website).
5. Make payments.
6. Then proceed to the Indian embassy with the required documents and application forms to complete the face to face process.

Once you have done the necessary things, you will be given a receipt and tracking number. This will enable you to check the status of your application at the BLS online portal. Then you have to wait for the passport to be ready, this may take up to 5 business days. 

Documents required for indian passport renewal:

• Filled copy of the application form
• Filled copy of the personal particular form (this allows for Police investigation department to check if you have any criminal records)
• Clear copy of your Indian passport
• Up to 6 copies of your photo passport with dark dressing in a white background.

There are certain scenarios when you may need to provide additional documents such as request letter, sworn affidavit, no objection letter from sponsor. Such cases are: 

• Renewing passports for a minor
• Having an expired residence permit
• Applying for a passport renewal in Dubai with residence visa from Abu Dhabi or other Emirates and vice versa.
• If your passport has been expired for up to 6 months 

So it's best to be current with your visa status to avoid any hassles while in the process of renewing your passport.

Prices for renewal service for Indian passport holders

Below are the prices for renewing of the indian passport in the UAE according to categories:

Then there will be an additional service charge of 9 AED for the Indian community welfare.  

The Tatkal service is an online platform that manages the issuance and renewal of passports. It is faster and very suitable for cases when you may need the passport renewed before the usual 5 working days. It's normally ready within 2 working days but is generally costlier than the manual process. 

BLS centers UAE

BLS centre in Abu Dhabi

Al Muhairi Building, office no. m 02, mezzanine floor.
Saturday - Thursday: 8.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.

BLS centres in Dubai

Mankhool road, Bur dubai, office no 118 - 119, mezzanine floor, Khaleej center facing Al Ain centre.

Click here to know about the bls services as well as their offices locations and timings in all the Emirates.