Indian Consulate in Dubai asks expats to avoid visiting

Indian Consulate in Dubai asked expats to avoid visiting the mission to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

“Members of the Indian community who wish to visit the Consulate for any consular services are advised to avoid such visits unless absolutely necessary. They should, instead, make use of the various electronic platforms offered by the Consulate without having to physically visit the office,” the mission said in the advisory posted on social media.

The Indian Consulate in Dubai provides its services to more than 2.6 million Indians living in Dubai and Northern Emirates including Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain.

Being the largest expatriate community, it said, it is the responsibility of all the Indian nationals residing in the UAE to strictly comply with COVID preventive measures and guidelines issued by the UAE health authorities from time to time such as wearing face masks at all times, maintaining social distancing, avoiding public gatherings etc.

The mission also houses a help centre for distressed Indians –Pravasi Bharatiya Sahayata Kendra (PBSK), that runs a 24x7 helpline.