There is a big news for Indian expatriates living in UAE. After the new notification issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India, 1 July 2026 The fees for passport services range from Rs. 70 percent Has been increased up to. Year 2012 This is the first time since then that such a huge increase in passport fees has been made. The ministry has cited increase in administrative, printing and security expenses as the main reason for this decision.
Details of new rates
This new fee is applicable at the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, Consulate General in Dubai and all Indian Consular Application Centers (ICAC). Fee details are given below:
Providing some relief for children, 8 years On new applications for children up to 10 percent Exemption has been given, due to which this fee Dh295 Has occurred. 1 July 2026 Operation of all these services from Alhind Tours and Travels LLC Is being done through.
concern for migrants
The increased prices of passports have caused concern among community volunteers and migrants. social worker KV Shamsudheen Has called it a big blow for Indian workers. There itself, Vinod Nambiar According to, Dh800 to Dh1,200 It will be difficult for blue-collar workers earning between Rs 100 crore to bear the burden of the passport fee, as it is equivalent to half their month’s earnings. At present, no official update has been issued regarding the review of these increased rates.
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