An Indian passport with travel documents. Photo: AFP
Dubai: The Indian Consulate in Dubai has introduced new passport photograph requirements for Indian expats, set to take effect from September 1.
The updated guidelines align with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards for biometric travel documents.
The directive from India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) mandates that ICAO-compliant photos will be required for all passport applications globally from September 1, 2025. The consulate confirmed that only applications with photos adhering to these standards will be accepted.
Indian expatriates applying for passports in the UAE will need to submit photographs following these new specifications. This change comes after similar updates by other Indian missions, including in Kuwait, with Abu Dhabi expected to follow suit.
For more details, applicants should consult the Indian Consulate’s website
ahead of the September deadline.This post was last modified on August 30, 2025 12:23 am