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BLS International loses UAE consular contract as Alhind Tours takes over from July 1
India
Published on 30 April 2026
A new operator will handle passports for millions soon
BLS International has lost its UAE consular services contract. From July 1, Alhind Tours and Travels will take over passport, visa and related services for the roughly 4.3 million-strong Indian community in the UAE. The shift marks a major change in how consular applications are processed, with potential implications for applicants’ timelines and service channels.
- BLS International’s UAE consular services contract has ended
- Alhind Tours and Travels will take over from July 1
- Services covered include passports, visas and related applications
- The change affects India’s 4.3 million-strong community in the UAE
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