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Processing Time
6-7 Weeks
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Validity
Lifelong
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Government Fees
AED1032
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Visament Fees
AED550
Seven Indian consular services for NRIs in Dubai .
Every card below shows exact processing time, government fees, Visament service charges, and validity — so you know what you're paying for, up front. All fees are transparent with no hidden charges.
* All fees are indicative and subject to consular revisions. Final quote provided after free expert consultation.
The experts at Visament help you through every step of immigration services and beyond. 100% online and an expert-driven process guaranteed.
All services compared at a glance.
A single comparison table showing processing time, fees, and validity for every Indian consular service available to NRIs in Dubai .
| Service | Category | Processing Time | Government Fees | Visament Fees | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCI Card Application | OCI | 6-7 Weeks | AED1032 | AED550 | Lifelong |
| OCI Miscellaneous Services | OCI | 5-6 Weeks | AED394 | AED550 | Lifelong |
| PIO to OCI Conversion | OCI | 3-4 Weeks | AED382 | AED550 | Lifelong |
| Surrender Indian Passport | Passport | 4-5 Weeks | AED103 | AED370 | - |
| Indian Passport Renewal | Passport | 6-7 Weeks | AED302.05 | AED370 | 10 Years |
| Indian Police Clearance Certificate | Documentation | 7-8 Weeks | AED320 | AED370 | 6 Months |
| PAN Card | Documentation | 2-3 Weeks | — | AED370 | Lifelong |
Apply for Indian consular services in four steps.
From document checklist to doorstep delivery, every milestone is tracked and shared with you in real time — by email and WhatsApp. Most applications are initiated within 24 hours of your free consultation.
Select New Application from our services and provide the applicant’s details accurately.
Pay the required service and government processing fees through our secure platform.
Upload your documents and Our experts will review and verify everything to avoid delays or rejections.
We complete your Government Application Form and send it to you for your review and confirmation.
We will send you all the finalized documents after verifying and reviewing.
Notarize documents (if required) and submit your application to BLS International UAE as guided.
Why NRIs choose Visament over DIY or typical agents.
Doing it yourself means hours of form-fills, courier mistakes, and stressful consulate calls. Most local agents charge more, disappear after payment, and offer no guarantees. Here's how we compare:
| Feature | DIY Self-Filing | Typical Local Agent | Visament |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personalised document checklist | ✗ Self-research | Generic list | ✓ Case-specific |
| Form-fill verification | ✗ None | Minimal review | ✓ 100% verified |
| Consulate appointment booking | ✗ You do it | Sometimes | ✓ Included |
| Real-time application tracking | ✗ Not available | ✗ Call to check | ✓ Email + WhatsApp |
| 24/7 expert support | ✗ None | Business hours | ✓ Anytime, any zone |
| Refund if rejected | ✗ Fees lost | ✗ Usually no | ✓ Full refund |
| Price transparency | ✓ Govt fees only | ✗ Hidden charges | ✓ Fixed pricing |
| Price-match guarantee | — | ✗ No | ✓ Guaranteed |
| Approval success rate | ~60% (avg NRI DIY) | ~80% | ✓ 98% |
What you'll need for each service.
Expand any service below to see the full list of documents required. Our experts send you a customised checklist after your free consultation.
- Current Passport Copy
- Marriage Certificate
- Naturalization Certificate
- Cancelled Indian Passport
- Employment Letter
- UAE Legal Status Proof
- Evidence of Relationship
- Police Report / PCC
- Proof of Address in UAE
- Original PIO card + Copy
- Proof of Address in UAE
- Naturalization Certificate
- Certificate of Foreign Citizenship
- Proof of Address in UAE
- Lost Indian Passport
- Indian Address Proof
- Proof of Address in UAE
- Proof of Address in UAE
- Copy of Visa / Employment Contract
- Proof of Identity
- Copy of OCI Card / PIO Card
- Proof of DOB
The experts at Visament help you through every step of immigration services and beyond. 100% online and an expert-driven process guaranteed.
Common questions about Indian services in Dubai.
We offer easy, fast, and reliable OCI, Passport, and Visa services, guiding you through every step with accurate documentation, expert support.
Yes, an Overseas Citizen of India can apply for a PAN card under section 7A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, where OCI can apply for a PAN card if he has an Indian business, Indian earnings, from rent, business, investments, or has a taxable income.
The normal processing time for the OCI card application in the UAE is around 30 days from the application being revised at the embassy, and you need to pay AED 1020 for the registration of a new OCI application, AED 382 for the PIO cardholders, for lost or damaged OCI card you need to pay AED 382 in the UAE.
You can apply from the BLS website to the VFS Global website, which is an outsourced Indian website that offers OCI Miscellaneous Services in the UAE. You can visit these websites and apply for an OCI application by filling in all the details, uploading documents, and paying fees.
o apply for you can visit the official website of the OCI services and register for the new OCI application. Then log in and fill out the online application form Parts A and B, with all the correct details, and upload all the documents. Then pay the fees to apply for the OCI card, and submit the application. Book an appointment and take a printout of the application Parts A and B, and submit it at the application centre.
The normal processing time for an Indian passport surrender application can take up to 4-5 weeks, and you have to pay AED 103 for the surrender of the Indian passport in the UAE.
To surrender an Indian passport from Dubai, you need to apply for the registration of the surrender certificate from the Passport Seva portal website, and after successful registration, log in to the Passport Seva portal and click on 'Apply for surrender of Indian passport' the fill the application form with all the correct details, upload photos and signature, and book an online appointment from the BLS website, and take out the print of your surrender application to the application centre and submit application with all the supporting documents and pay fees for the Surrender of Indian passport before the BLS staff at the application centre.
Here is the simple process to apply for Indian passport renewal in the UAE. First, you need to register to apply for an Indian passport renewal from the Passport Seva portal, then log in with the given credentials. After you need to select 'Apply for fresh passport/ re-issue of passport, fill in all the details in your online application form, upload all the documents, book an appointment from the BLS website and visit the BLS application centre with a printed and filled application form with supporting documents, and pay the fees and submit your application before the BLS staff.
Two passport-size photos, Indian passports, proof of address of Dubai, Indian address proof such as Aadhar card, Voter ID, and marriage certificate, online application form, and Signature on a blank page. These are the essential documents which you need to provide for Indian passport renewal in the UAE.
To get a PCC certificate in UAE, you need to register first with the Passport Seva at the Indian consulate and select the country United Arab Emirates, and log in through the username and password. Then click on the 'Apply for Police clearance certificate', fill in all the details, and submit the application. After taking out the print of the application form, and attaching all the documents with it, book an appointment through the BLS website, and submit your application with the complete application form and supporting documents. Then, pay the fees for PCC in the UAE and wait for the application processing.
An Indian Police Clearance certificate can take up to 7-8 weeks for processing, and it can also depend on the application. If you have filled in all the details correctly in the application form and attached all the documents, then your application process quickly. You need to pay AED 320 for the Indian PCC application in the UAE.
To apply for a PAN card in UAE, you need to visit the official website of NSDL or the UTIITSL website, choose the application type, category, and mention the details of your application, and click on submit. Then you will receive a token number by which you can continue your PAN card application. Fill the application Form 49AA for the foreign nationals and upload all the essential documents for the application. Pay the fees, and take the application printout, to remember the acknowledgment, and you will get your PAN card in a few days.
Yes, NRIs and OCI cardholders can apply for a PAN card, which is an important document that helps them manage their financial and tax-related transactions. They can apply for a PAN card according to the Income Tax Act, 1961 if: generating taxable income in India, doing real estate transactions, for banking operations, and for investments.