Indian expatriates living in the UAE will soon be able to file their passport applications online which will ultimately bring down the time needed to issue a passport from 4-5 working days to 2-3 working days, through a centralised online system.
Addressing the inaugural ceremony of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention in Varanasi, Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India said, “Work is on to issue chip-based e-passports to Indian citizens under a centralised passport system. Our embassies and consulates are being connected to the Passport Seva Project worldwide. This will prepare a centralised system connected to the passport service."