The Indian Consulate in the UAE recently confirmed that the shift to the new e-passport will be seamless, with no fee changes, no extra biometrics, and no changes to the current application process.

Indian nationals living in the UAE can finally dismiss the circulating rumours. Indian Consulate in the UAE have confirmed this in a press conference recently that the transition to this next-generation passport will be completely seamless for applicants. Importantly, there will be no change in passport fees, no additional biometric requirements, and no modifications in the existing application process.....

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