COVID-19: Indian missions in UAE regulate passport services

Wednesday, 25 March 2020 11:07

Indian diplomatic missions in the UAE have introduced some changes to their services as part of precautions against COVID-19.

The Consulate General has suspended passport services at its centres in Dubai and the Northern Emirates until April 7.

Advisory on suspension of passport services by Indian Consulate pic.twitter.com/ZMyB5NXHnR
— India in Dubai (@cgidubai) March 24, 2020

Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi will only process applications of passports that have either expired or will be expiring by April 30.

It’s also suspending normal attestation services until further notice.

Advisory regarding passport and attestation services by the Embassy.@AmbKapoor @HelpPbsk @cgidubai pic.twitter.com/UI1iX4Y2zI
— India in UAE (@IndembAbuDhabi) March 24, 2020

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