India in United Arab Emirates

The education quality regulator for private schools, universities, and training institutes in Dubai. Oversees school inspections, ratings, and certification.

Federal ministry regulating school education, higher education, and equivalency/attestation of foreign certificates. Relevant for school admissions, CBSE/ICSE recognition, and teacher licensing.

Federal ministry overseeing all private-sector labour and employment matters. Issues work permits, manages labour contracts, wage protection, end-of-service benefits, and Emiratisation policies.

Federal ministry managing the UAE federal budget, corporate tax (introduced 2023), VAT policy, public debt management, and financial regulations relevant to businesses and professionals.

Federal ministry responsible for UAE diplomatic relations, foreign policy, and travel advisories. Manages UAE embassies and consulates worldwide and oversees bilateral agreements.

Federal ministry governing UAE health sector. Responsible for health policy, healthcare professional licensing, medical fitness testing required for residency visas, and pharmaceutical regulation.

Federal authority managing Emirates ID, entry permits, residency visas, citizenship, and customs. Handles visa status checks, Emirates ID renewals, and all immigration permits for residents and visitors.

Dubai authority regulating residency of foreign nationals, entry/exit processing, visa issuance, Golden Visa applications, and overstay fines for the Emirate of Dubai.

Indian consular mission serving Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah. Handles passport services, document attestation, emergency certificates, and welfare services for the majority of Indians in UAE.

Primary Indian diplomatic mission in UAE. Provides consular services including passport renewal, visa issuance, document attestation, OCI card services, and emergency assistance for Indian nationals.

Manages police and security systems across all emirates. Responsible for public safety, civil defense, traffic management, residency violations enforcement, and overstay penalties.

Dubai authority managing driving license issuance, tests, and conversions (Indian licenses require a full driving test). Also handles vehicle registration, Salik tolls, public transport, and the nol card system.

Authorized outsourcing partner for the Indian Embassy/Consulate in UAE for passport and visa services. Operates Indian Passport Application Centres across UAE for new passports, renewals, and attestation.

Under Ministry of Home Affairs. Manages 48 immigration check posts, foreigner registration, visa extensions, and immigration control at airports.

The High Commission of India in London is the diplomatic mission of India in the United Kingdom. Provides consular services to Indian nationals including passport, visa, OCI, attestation, and emergency assistance.

Official portal for foreigners to apply for e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and e-Conference visas to visit India electronically.

Portal for OCI card applications, renunciation of Indian citizenship, and overseas Indian diaspora services under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Online portal for applying, tracking, and renewing Indian passports. Managed by Ministry of External Affairs through 500+ Passport Seva Kendras.

Online portal for foreigners in India to register, extend visas, change visa type, and obtain residential permits without visiting offices in person.

Formulates and implements defence policy, manages the armed forces, and oversees defence production in India.

Manages India's foreign policy, diplomatic relations, passport services, and Indian diaspora affairs worldwide.

Oversees internal security, border management, disaster management, and relations with state governments.

Apex body for disaster management policy, planning, and coordination across central and state agencies.