October 28, 2025 11:13 AM
UAE: Indian Expats to Receive Chip-Enabled E-Passports
The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of an upgraded passport system that will issue e-passports with embedded chips to all Indian nationals in the UAE beginning October 28, 2025. The new Passport Seva Programme, designated as GPSP 2.0, represents a major technological advancement in passport services for the Indian expatriate community. Starting October 28, all passport applicants must use the newly launched online portal at mportal.passportindia.gov.in/gpsp/AuthNavigation...