visaprocessUAE: Indian Passport Renewal in UAE

COVID-19 New Rule
Steps to Follow:

Type Passport renewal online application, mail the PDF form along with your passport copy (1st, last & visa page) to info@blsindiavisa-uae.com. After 24/48 hours, you will get appointment to attend BLS centre.

+ To prepare your passport application, Call:

Bur Dubai 04-252 22 22, 055-9105757 (near BLS)

Qusais (Al Nahda-2) Near Zulekha Hospital: 04-239 1302, 055 273 2295, 055-345 7829

For Collection & Delivery Service; call 055 273 2295, 055-345 7829
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How can I renew Indian Passport from Dubai?

How to apply for Indian Passport Services in UAE?
Process for Indian passport renewal, application for newborn passports

You would need to book an online appointment with BLS at https://blsindiavisa-uae.com/

Which passport services are available?
For Indian passports, the following services are available.

Reissue/renewal of passport
Newborn passport application
Lost or damaged
Passport emergency certificate

1. Book an appointment.
Step 1: Select the centre which you wish to visit

Step 2: Select your preferred date, you will be provided with the available time slots. It is advisable to book an appointment well in advance for general centers. Premium lounge services are available on an urgent basis.

Step 3: Provide your personal details, including passport number, phone number and email address.
2. Fill out the online registration form for 'Passport Seva' here: https://portal5.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html

You would need to create an account to register.
Once you have the login details, apply for a passport request.
In the Applicant Home page, click on the link "Apply for Ordinary Passport" to file a new
application.

Take a print out, as you would need it for your appointment at BLS.
Alternatively, you can get the registration form typed out at a BLS centre for a Dh30 fee.

3. Arrive at the BLS centre 10 minutes before your appointment.

Documents required for passport application:
Original passport with a copy including residence visa page.
Two photographs of 2in x 2in.
The photograph needs to be of you wearing dark clothes, in front of a white background only.

The photo needs to be no more than three months old. If you do not have the photograph, you
can take from BLS. Fee: Dh30.
Online registration form
Emirates ID copy

Requirement for Application of a minor's passport:
The applicant should submit the application in person for identification and both parents have to
accompany the child.

If parents are divorced, separated or not residing in the same country, the official
documentation

(divorce or custody papers, additional forms from the Consulate) need to be attached.
Emirates ID copy of the minor and parents.

Cost
Basic passport fee for adults: Dh341
Basic passport fee for minors: Dh246
VIP lounge services are at an additional cost of Dh236

How long does it take to get the passport?
Minimum time: 5 working days (Fridays and Saturdays not included)

Which centres can I visit?
Location and timings of BLS centres in Dubai.

BLS Al Khaleej Center
Location: Opposite Al Ain Center, Mankhool Road, Bur Dubai. Open 9am to 6pm.
Last Token: 4:30pm (Lunch break: 1pm to 2pm)

BLS Premium Lounge
Habib Bank Building, Bank street, Bur Dubai
Open 9am to 6pm.
(Lunch break: 1pm to 2pm)

BLS Deira
Zeenath Building, Opposite to Deira City Center
Open 8am to 5pm.
Last Token: 3:30pm (Lunch break: 12:30pm to 1pm)

Abu Dhabi Main Centre
M1-01, Mezzanine Floor, Business Avenue Building, Al Salam Street
Open 9am to 6pm.
Last Token: 4:30pm (Lunch break: 1pm to 2pm)

Abu Dhabi Premium Lounge
M-02 Building No. 14, 15, Al Muhairi Building on the same road as Paragon Hotel Apartment.
Open 9am to 6pm.
(Lunch break: 1pm to 2pm)

Sharjah
BLS Sharjah, HSBC Building
Abdul Aziz Majid Building, King Faisal Street
Open 8am to 5pm.
Last Token: 3:30pm (Lunch break: 12pm to 1pm)

BLS Sharjah Indian Association
Indian Association, Sharjah
Open 8am to 5pm.
Last Token: 4pm (Lunch break: 12pm to 1pm)

BLS Fujairah
Indian Social Club, Al Fazil Road, Opposite Hilton Hotel, Fazeel.
Open 8am to 5pm.
Last Token: 4pm (Lunch break: 12pm to 1pm)

Ras Al Khaimah
BLS Ras Al Khaimah
Near Sengar Building Material Trading, Dahan Road
Open 8am to 5pm.
Last Token: 4pm (Lunch break: 12pm to 1pm)

Ajman
BLS Ajman
Ajman Indian Association, Al Jurf Industrial Area-3, Ajman
Open 8am to 5pm.
Last Token: 4pm (Lunch break: 12pm to 1pm)

Umm Al Quwain
BLS Umm Al Quwain
Al Abdul Lathif Al Zarooni Building
(Same building of DIB Bank), King faisal Road.
Open 8am to 5pm.
Last Token: 4pm (Lunch break: 12pm to 1pm)

Al Ain
BLS Al Ain
Indian Social Centre, Building No.14, Street No.1, Near Al Ain Chess Club, Khabisi District, Al
Ain.
Open 8am to 5pm.
Last Token: 3:30pm

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

(i) To be submitted in person by applicants. Infants/Children also must be present at the Application Centre.
(ii) Application for renewal of passport can be submitted if the final validity of the passport is less than one year.

(iii) A passport expired more than six months back should be supported by a Sworn Affidavit explaining the circumstances and the reasons for late renewal.
(iv) If Abu Dhabi / Al Ain visa holders want to apply in other emirates, required proof of residence (in English) in Northern Emirates. It's vice versa for Northern Emirates visa holders want to apply in Abu Dhabi / Al Ain.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How many month's before I can renew my Passport?
A: You can renew your passport if the validity of passport is less that one year.

Q: Can I go to Indian Consulate / Embassy for passport renewal?
A: No. You should approach BLS International agency for passport services.

Q: Should I attend personally at BLS office?
A: Yes, personal presence is must.

Q: I want to apply passport for my newborn baby. Should I take the baby to Passport application centre?
A: Yes, baby's presence is must at passport application centre.

Q: I am married. But I don't have attested marriage certificate. Can I add my spouse name in the passport?
A: Yes, you can. Marriage certificate is NOT required. Instead, you can attach a declaration letter requesting to add your spouse name.

Q: I am a Sikh. I was using turban in my last passport photo. I don't want to use photo with turban in the new passport. I there any additional procedures?
A: Yes, you have to make an affidavit and get it attested from Indian Consulate Attestation Centre (IVS Global). Take one witness person with you for affidavit. You can do typing and attestation from IVS office.

Q: Is there any fine if I renew my passport after expiry?
A: There is no fine till six months from the date of expiry.

Q: My last visa cancelled. I got new job offer with a company in Dubai. But my passport validity is less than six months. So I cannot apply for new employment visa. How can I renew my passport in this situation?
A: Get job offer letter in new company's letterhead and take it to Dubai Chamber of Commerce office along with company's license. Letter should be signed by authorized signatory of the Company and one photo of the applicant should be pasted on the letter.

Q: I am on Visit/Tourist Visa. I got job offer with a company in Dubai. But latter they rejected my application because my passport doesn't have six months validity. How can I renew my passport as I am on Tourist Visa?
A: Above answer is applicable for your case also.

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