India Rolls Out Global Passport Seva Programme (GPSP 2.0): What It Means for Indian Expats in the UAE

Indian expatriates residing in the United Arab Emirates now get to enjoy quicker and safer passport services, as the Consulate General of India in Dubai launches the Global Passport Seva Programme (GPSP 2.0). The new system went into operation on 28 October 2025, which is a landmark moment in India’s continued digital development process.

A New Era of Digital Passport Services

Under GPSP 2.0, Indian passport applicants in the UAE will be given e-passports with embedded electronic chips containing digitised biometric information. This advanced upgrade makes data more secure, allows speedier immigration clearance, and complies with global travel technology standards.

The effort is a move towards bringing passport services nearer to being transparent, efficient, and user-friendly for the vast Indian expatriate community in the UAE.

Streamlined Applications and Faster Processing

The new GPSP 2.0 platform streamlines the entire process of applying for a passport. Candidates are now able to upload mandatory documents, ICAO-standard photographs, and signatures directly online — cutting the need for multiple visits to BLS Centres.

Minor errors can be corrected immediately at the centre without additional charges, saving time and effort for applicants. The Consulate is advising users to adhere to the ICAO guidelines for taking photographs to ensure free processing and approval.

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