Indian passport fees UAE have gone up from July 1, 2026, with the Indian government raising passport and consular service charges by as much as 75 per cent worldwide and roughly 70 per cent for the more than 3.5 million Indians living in the Emirates. This is the first revision since 2012, so most residents renewing or applying for a passport this year will pay noticeably more than they did last time. Here is exactly what changed, who is affected, and how to apply and pay in the UAE.
What changed on July 1, 2026
A standard 36-page fresh or reissued adult passport now costs Dh450 under normal processing, up from Dh285 — a 60 per cent increase. The larger 60-page passport rose to Dh630 from Dh380. Tatkaal (urgent) fees, fees for minors, and charges for lost or damaged passports have all climbed too. The new rates apply uniformly at the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi, the Consulate General of India in Dubai, and every Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) across the UAE.
Full revised fee list: old vs new
All figures below are the government (consular) fees in UAE dirhams. Service-provider charges and a small Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) levy of about Dh8.05 are added on top of these amounts.
| Service | Old fee | New fee (from 1 July 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult passport — 36 pages (Normal) | Dh285 | Dh450 |
| Adult passport — 36 pages (Tatkaal) | Dh855 | Dh900 |
| Adult passport — 60 pages (Normal) | Dh380 | Dh630 |
| Adult passport — 60 pages (Tatkaal) | Dh950 | Dh1,080 |
| Minor (under 18) — 36 pages (Normal) | Dh190 | Dh325 |
| Minor (under 18) — 36 pages (Tatkaal) | — | Dh775 |
| Child up to 8 years — 36 pages (Normal, 10% discount) | — | Dh295 |
| Lost/damaged passport — 36 pages (Normal) | — | Dh900 |
| Lost/damaged passport — 36 pages (Tatkaal) | — | Dh1,350 |
| Lost/damaged passport — 60 pages (Normal) | — | Dh1,080 |
| Lost/damaged passport — 60 pages (Tatkaal) | — | Dh1,530 |
| Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) | Dh95 | Dh145 |
| Miscellaneous / other consular services | Dh95 | Dh145 |
| Emergency Certificate | — | Dh60 |
| Certificate of Identity | — | Dh180 |
Why the fees went up
The Ministry of External Affairs revised the fee schedule for the first time in more than a decade — the previous rates had been in place since 2012. Officials have framed the change as bringing charges in line with the rising cost of producing secure, chip-enabled travel documents and running consular operations. The increase is global, so Indians everywhere pay more; the UAE simply converts the new rupee-denominated fees into dirhams.
Who is affected
Anyone applying for a fresh passport, renewing or reissuing an existing one, replacing a lost or damaged passport, or requesting consular certificates on or after July 1, 2026 pays the new rates. Applications submitted and paid for before that date were charged at the old fees. Families renewing multiple passports at once will feel the change most — a couple with two children could easily pay several hundred dirhams more than in previous years.
New service provider: Alhind takes over
Alongside the fee change, the outsourced service provider has changed. From July 1, 2026, Alhind Tours and Travels LLC handles passport, visa, and attestation applications across the UAE, replacing the previous operators BLS International and SGIVS Global. Existing appointments and application tracking now run through the new provider’s Indian Consular Application Centres. If you have a pending application, keep your receipt and reference number and confirm the current status through the new centre.
How to apply and pay in the UAE
- Book online first. Register your application on the Passport Seva portal, then schedule an appointment at an Indian Consular Application Centre run by the new provider.
- Carry originals and copies. Bring your current passport, Emirates ID, visa page, and supporting documents. If your Emirates ID needs renewing or replacing, sort that out first, as it is a core identity document for consular applications.
- Budget for the full cost. The government fee is only part of the bill — add the service-provider charge and the ICWF levy. These extras are worth factoring into your household budget planning for 2026.
- Pay at the centre. Fees are collected at the ICAC by card or accepted payment methods; keep the receipt until your new passport arrives.
Practical tips to save money and time
Choose normal processing rather than Tatkaal unless you truly need the passport urgently — the urgent route can cost double. Renew well before expiry so you are never forced into the expensive lost/damaged or urgent categories. If you are sending funds home to cover the higher fees for family members in India, compare the best remittance rates from the UAE before you transfer. Finally, double-check the exact amount on the official centre invoice, since service charges can vary slightly by location.
For the definitive, up-to-date schedule always confirm with the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi, the Consulate General of India in Dubai, or your nearest Indian Consular Application Centre before you pay.
