India Closes Four Consular Service Centers in the UAE. From October 22

India Closes Four Consular Service Centers in the UAE. From October 22
India will close four consular service centers in the UAE on October 22, 2026, although passport, visa, and attestation services will continue at 12 locations.
Indian expats in the UAE will need to use alternative venues for consular, passport, visa, and attestation services after four Indian Consular Application Centers (ICACs) close on October 22, 2026.
The Indian Embassy's notification on October 21 indicates that services outsourced to Al Hind Tours & Travels will continue through 12 centers around the UAE, following the closure of four facilities for administrative reasons.
Which Indian Consular Centers are Closing?
The following four centers will suspend services beginning October 22:
Musaffah: Capital Mall, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi
Al Reem: Wafra Square Offices, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
Dubai Investment Park-I: Green Community Village, Dubai
Sharjah Al Majaz: Bell Rashid Towers, Al Majaz 1, Sharjah
Applicants who have previously visited these centers should check the nearest remaining location before traveling to submit an application.

Where Can Indians Get Services Now?
The twelve operations centers are spread across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Madinat Zayed, Ghayathi, Bur Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Kalba, and Khor Fakkan.
Services will continue at these sites beginning October 22. The notice makes no mention of any changes to the services supplied or application fees.
For Indian people living in the UAE, the immediate concern is convenience. Those who use the four discontinued centers may face longer journeys, especially if their new center is in another emirate.

Complete List of 12 Indian Consular Application Centers in the UAE
According to the Indian Embassy's notification of October 21, 2026, consular, passport, visa, and attestation services would be available at the following 12 Indian Consular Application Centers (ICACs) beginning October 22, 2026.

Abu Dhabi Emirate
1. Al Danah, Abu Dhabi Al Ghaith Tower, 1205 Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street, Al Danah, Zone 1, Abu Dhabi.
2. Al Ain Building No. 14, Street No. 1, 163 Abdullah Bin Dhahir Al Muhairi Street, Al Khibeesi, Al Ain.
3. Madinat Zayed, Al Dhafra, Madinat Zayed, Building No. 55, Bada Zayed, Abu Dhabi.
4. Ghayathi Office G15-16, Ghayathi Mall, Al Dhafra Region, Abu Dhabi.https://travunited.com/visas/ae
Dubai and Northern Emirates
5. Bur Dubai, Dubai UW Mall, Al Mankhool, Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road, 317-11B Street, Bur Dubai.
6. Sharjah Indian Association Building, Al Estiqlal Street, Al Manakh, Hay Al Qasimiah, Sharjah.
7. Ajman Indian Association Ajman, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Road, Al Jerf Industrial 3, Ajman.
8. Umm Al Quwain Indian Association, Al Neefah, Al Ramlah 2, Umm Al Quwain.
9. Ras Al Khaimah Indian Relief Committee, Al Mamourah Road, Al Mamourah, Ras Al Khaimah.
10. Fujairah Indian Social Club, Al Faseel, Fujairah.
11. Kalba, Sharjah Indian Social & Cultural Club, Al Taraif 5, Kalba, Sharjah.
12. Khor Fakkan, Sharjah Room 203, Bridi 670 Zarouni Building, Sheikh Khalid Road, Sharjah.
Important: The Musaffah, Al Reem, Dubai Investment Park-I and Sharjah Al Majaz centres will discontinue services from October 22, 2026. Applicants should check the address of their intended centre before travelling.

Travunited Take:
We perceive this as an administrative reorganization rather than a shift in consular policy. To prevent wasting time and making needless travels, Indian applicants should confirm their nearest operational center before traveling.