Major Changes for Indian Expats in the UAE June/July 2026

The Big Picture — Scale of India–UAE Ties

The UAE is home to more than 4.5 million Indians, making it one of the largest overseas Indian communities worldwide. Indian diplomatic missions process over 560,000 consular services annually, including more than 360,000 passport-related applications.

The simultaneous implementation of revised passport fees, expanded consular infrastructure, and updated travel health procedures represents one of the largest reforms affecting India–UAE travel in recent years.