Indian Consulate in Dubai — BLS International, Attestation & Services
Where is the Indian Consulate in Dubai and how does attestation work?
The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Dubai is located in Bur Dubai, near Al Fahidi Metro. Indian document attestation is handled through BLS International, the authorized outsourcing partner. Documents need MEA attestation from India before BLS submission. AttestExpress manages the complete process including BLS submission and MOFA attestation.
About Indian Consulate Dubai
The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Dubai is one of the largest Indian diplomatic missions worldwide, serving the massive Indian expatriate community in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. Indians form the largest expat community in the UAE, making this consulate extremely busy. For document attestation, the Indian Consulate has outsourced all attestation services to BLS International, which operates service centers in Dubai (Al Khaleej Centre, Bur Dubai) and Abu Dhabi. You cannot submit attestation requests directly to the consulate — all submissions must go through BLS International. The consulate and BLS International provide services including: document attestation through BLS International, passport renewal and re-issuance, OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card applications, visa services for foreign nationals visiting India, PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) from India, emergency travel documents, and consular registration. For Indian documents, the attestation chain is: Notary → SDM/HRD (state level) → MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) → BLS International (UAE) → UAE MOFA. AttestExpress handles the BLS International submission, MOFA attestation, and delivery — eliminating the need for you to visit the BLS center and wait in queues.
Documents Required
- Original document with Notary, HRD/SDM, and MEA stamps from India
- Valid Indian passport (original for verification)
- Emirates ID copy
- BLS application form (AttestExpress fills this)
- Passport-size photographs (2 copies)
- UAE residence visa copy
How Indian Consulate Dubai Works
India-Side Authentication
Document verified in India: Notary → SDM/HRD (educational) or Home Dept (personal) → MEA (Ministry of External Affairs).
BLS International Submission
AttestExpress submits to BLS International Dubai with completed application form and all supporting documents.
Processing & Collection
BLS processes through the Indian Consulate. Typically 3-5 working days. We track and collect the attested document.
MOFA & Delivery
After BLS/consulate attestation, we complete UAE MOFA attestation and deliver to your doorstep.
Processing Time
3-5 working days (BLS step), 10-15 working days (full chain from India)
Indian Consulate Dubai — Areas We Serve in Dubai
Free doorstep document pickup and delivery for indian consulate dubai across all of Dubai:
Why Choose AttestExpress for Indian Consulate Dubai?
| Feature | AttestExpress | Typical Service |
|---|---|---|
| Free Doorstep Document Pickup | ||
| Free Doorstep Delivery | ||
| WhatsApp Tracking Updates | ||
| Transparent Pricing — No Hidden Fees | Often unclear | |
| All Embassies & Ministries Covered | Limited | |
| Same-Day Document Collection | Varies |
Indian Consulate Dubai — Frequently Asked Questions
The Consulate General of India (CGI) in Dubai is located in the Bur Dubai area, near Al Fahidi Metro station. However, for attestation services, you need to visit BLS International at Al Khaleej Centre, Bur Dubai — not the consulate directly. Or use AttestExpress to avoid the visit entirely.