UAE Indians: Big Passport & OCI Update You Must Know

5 Jun 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief announcement, two speakers inform Indian expatriates in the United Arab Emirates about a major change in Indian consular services that will take effect on July 1, 2026. After more than ten years, BLS International will be replaced by the Kerala‑based Ahind Group, which will open 16 new Indian passport and visa centres across all seven Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Al Ain, and others). The transition will affect over four million Indians living in the UAE and will cover services such as passport renewals, OCI card applications, police clearance certificates, visa processing, surrender certificates, and document attestation. The new operator promises more affordable fees and a greater digital component. Viewers are urged to stay tuned for further NRI, OCI, and immigration updates.

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Big updates for Indians living in the UAE.
From July 2026, your Indian passport, visa, OCI, and PCC services may get completely changed. After more than a decade, BLS International is being replaced in the UAE for Indian consular services. Now, Kerala-based Ahind Group will launch 16 new Indian passports and visa centers across all 7 Emirates starting July 1st, 2026. This affects over 4 million Indians living in the UAE. Services like Indian passport renewals, OCI card applications, police clearance certificates, visa processing, surrender certificates, and attestation services will now move under the new system. The company says service charges may become affordable and more digital with the centers opening in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Al Ain, and more. So if you are an NRI living in UAE, this is one update which you should definitely know before your next passport or OCI appointment. Stay connected with us for more NRI, OCI, and immigration updates like these.