Indians in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being forced to pay extra for passport services by booking premium slots as ordinary slots are not available. This has caused much hardship to Indian citizens having low income in the UAE, as the fee for passport services abroad is five times that in India.
UAE immigration authorities have announced a temporary closure of immigration services from June 26th to July 2nd, 2023, to honor the upcoming Eid-al-Adha festivities. Services affected include visa applications, residence permits, and passport services.
The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), which represents over 155,000 government employees, has threatened a national general strike, disrupting critical services such as visa, immigration, and passport services.
The government has warned against fake websites and mobile applications that are collecting data from applicants and charging huge fees. Applicants are advised to use only the official government website and app to avoid financial loss and other difficulties.
