Coronavirus: All you need to know about Indian passport services reopening in the UAE

The Indian Consulate has opened a few centres as UAE's authorities gradually ease restrictions. File photo used for illustrative purposes only, from before COVID-19 related restrictions were implemented. Now, when centres open, all social distancing measures will be strictly implemented.

The consulate issued a circular on April 25 that some centres would be open from Aprl 26. File photo used for illustrative purposes only, from before COVID-19 related restrictions were implemented. Now, when centres open, all social distancing measures will be strictly implemented.

The services offered would be limited to passport and attestation services. File photo used for illustrative purposes only, from before COVID-19 related restrictions were implemented. Now, when centres open, all social distancing measures will be strictly implemented.

File photo used for illustrative purposes only, from before COVID-19 related restrictions were implemented. Now, when centres open, all social distancing measures will be strictly implemented.

Sharjah main centre on King Faisal Street. File photo used for illustrative purposes only, from before COVID-19 related restrictions were implemented. Now, when centres open, all social distancing measures will be strictly implemented.

Al Khaleej Centre on Mankhool Road in Dubai. File photo used for illustrative purposes only, from before COVID-19 related restrictions were implemented. Now, when centres open, all social distancing measures will be strictly implemented.

BLS Deira, Dubai. File photo used for illustrative purposes only, from before COVID-19 related restrictions were implemented. Now, when centres open, all social distancing measures will be strictly implemented.

Fujairah, Indian Social Club. File photo used for illustrative purposes only, from before COVID-19 related restrictions were implemented. Now, when centres open, all social distancing measures will be strictly implemented.

BLS Ras Al Khaimah on Dahan Road. File photo used for illustrative purposes only, from before COVID-19 related restrictions were implemented. Now, when centres open, all social distancing measures will be strictly implemented.

Indian Association, Ajman. File photo used for illustrative purposes only, from before COVID-19 related restrictions were implemented. Now, when centres open, all social distancing measures will be strictly implemented.

Passport services at other centres would resume at a later date. File photo used for illustrative purposes only, from before COVID-19 related restrictions were implemented. Now, when centres open, all social distancing measures will be strictly implemented.

The centres would only be accepting applications through appointment. File photo used for illustrative purposes only, from before COVID-19 related restrictions were implemented. Now, when centres open, all social distancing measures will be strictly implemented.

The consulate said that it would only accept passport renewal requests for those passports which have already expired or are going to expire by May 31, 2020. File photo used for illustrative purposes only, from before COVID-19 related restrictions were implemented. Now, when centres open, all social distancing measures will be strictly implemented.

To book an appointment, send an email to info@blsindiavisa-uae.com. File photo used for illustrative purposes only, from before COVID-19 related restrictions were implemented. Now, when centres open, all social distancing measures will be strictly implemented.

For emergency cases, send an email to passport.dubai@mea.gov.in with a passport copy, explaining the emergency. File photo used for illustrative purposes only, from before COVID-19 related restrictions were implemented. Now, when centres open, all social distancing measures will be strictly implemented.

File photo used for illustrative purposes only, from before COVID-19 related restrictions were implemented. Now, when centres open, all social distancing measures will be strictly implemented.

Attestation services are also being provided. File photo used for illustrative purposes only, from before COVID-19 related restrictions were implemented. Now, when centres open, all social distancing measures will be strictly implemented.

You can book an appointment for attestation services by downloading the Q-ticket app. File photo used for illustrative purposes only, from before COVID-19 related restrictions were implemented. Now, when centres open, all social distancing measures will be strictly implemented.

You can also call 04 3579585 or sending an email to ivsglobaldxb@gmail.com. File photo used for illustrative purposes only, from before COVID-19 related restrictions were implemented. Now, when centres open, all social distancing measures will be strictly implemented.

Emergency requests for attestation attestation.dubai@mea.gov.in. File photo used for illustrative purposes only, from before COVID-19 related restrictions were implemented. Now, when centres open, all social distancing measures will be strictly implemented.