UAE: The UAE is set to get 16 dedicated Indian visa application and consular service centres across all seven emirates starting June 2026. The initiative comes after Alhind Group signed a landmark agreement with the Indian diplomatic missions in the UAE to provide Consular, Passport, and Visa (CPV) services for the Indian community in the country.

The agreement was officially signed on May 19, 2026, after Alhind Group emerged successful in an international tender process jointly conducted by the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai. More than 15 international companies reportedly participated in the bidding process.

The signing ceremony was attended by senior diplomats and company representatives, including Ashish Kumar Verma and Prem Chand.

According to Alhind Group, the new centres aim to provide technology-driven and customer-friendly access to essential Indian consular services for the large Indian expatriate population residing in the UAE.

The centres will offer a wide range of services, including passport and visa processing, OCI card services, Police Clearance Certificates (PCC), Surrender Certificates (SC), Global Entry Program (GEP) verification, apostille and certificate attestation, along with other consular support services.

Alhind Group currently operates 16 offices across the UAE, providing travel, attestation, and related services.