Indian Passport Fees in UAE Increase Starting July 1

The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai have implemented a revised fee structure for passport-related services starting July 1, 2026. Under the new guidelines, applicants in the United Arab Emirates will pay increased charges for obtaining fresh passports, renewing expired ones, and processing Tatkal applications. The price adjustment also affects other essential consular documents, including the Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) required by many expats for local employment and visa processing.

The Ministry of External Affairs of India structured this fee adjustment to align consular service charges with rising administrative and operational costs abroad. Prior to this revision, passport service fees for non-resident Indians in the Gulf region had remained stable for several years despite rising inflation. Consular officials stated that the additional revenue will fund technology upgrades and expand outreach services to streamline the application process for the massive expatriate community.

This administrative change directly impacts the estimated 3.5 million Indian citizens residing in the United Arab Emirates, who represent the largest expatriate group in the country. Many low-income workers and families will face higher immediate renewal expenses when maintaining their valid residency status. Expats must carefully review the new fee schedule on the official passport registration portal before booking appointments at BLS International service centers across the UAE.