Quick processing
Several visitors finished passport applications in 15 minutes or around 30–40 minutes when appointments and service flow worked smoothly.
BLS International
Bur Dubai
BLS International is a visa and Indian passport service centre in Bur Dubai, with standard applications and a Premium Lounge for services such as passport renewal. Reviews often describe the in-centre process as quick and well guided, especially when an appointment is secured.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
9,212 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Newborn support
A newborn passport application was completed in 30–40 minutes, which made the visit easier for a parent handling a baby.
Lounge comfort
The Premium Lounge is described as clean, comfortable and organised, with seating and refreshments such as water and coffee.
All-in-one help
The centre can handle practical extras such as passport photos, photocopying and form-filling assistance under one roof.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Secure an appointment early: one visitor waited 10 days, while another could not find slots online for several days.
Arrive on time. Do not arrive before opening; the office opens at 9:00 AM, and an early visitor waited outside with a baby and no chairs.
Allow time. Keep a substantial buffer even with a premium booking, since one VIP visitor waited more than an hour after a system outage.
Plan parking. Build in extra time to find parking around Bur Dubai; reviewers say it can be difficult and slow.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Habib Bank AG Zurich Al Jawarah Building, Bank Street Building - 507 - next to ADCB Bank
Bur Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
Popular Mentions
Passport renewal
Passport renewal is one of the most frequently described uses, with reviews covering both standard and Premium Lounge appointments.
Tatkal service
Tatkal processing is mentioned by an applicant who needed an urgent jumbo passport and received it on the following working day.
Common Concerns
Slot scarcity
Online appointment availability is a recurring problem, with some applicants unable to find normal slots for days or weeks.
Long waits
Even VIP or premium bookings have sometimes involved waits of more than an hour, and one review says appointments can still require waiting.
Premium mismatch
Some visitors felt the VIP service did not deliver separate attention or faster handling, making the extra charge difficult to justify.
Parking difficulty
Finding parking near the centre can be time-consuming, so the visit may need extra time before the appointment.
Basic facilities
Some reviews describe old furniture, crowded or hot conditions and a less-than-premium physical setup.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
around AED 1,345
jumbo passport
“The total amount I paid was around AED 1,345 for a jumbo passport”Google review · September 2025
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The Bottom Line
BLS International in Bur Dubai handles Indian visa applications and passport services, including passport renewal, newborn and children’s passport applications, and Tatkal processing. The Premium Lounge is the main draw in positive reviews: when the appointment and system run properly, visitors describe a clean, organised setting and quick document handling. Some newborn applications were completed in roughly 30–40 minutes, while another visitor finished in 15 minutes.
The centre also provides practical add-ons such as passport-size photos, photocopying and form-filling assistance. Water, coffee and hot chocolate are mentioned in lounge reviews, though the physical setting is not consistently described as premium; other visitors report old furniture, crowded conditions or waiting despite booking VIP service. The biggest risk is appointment availability.
Several applicants struggled with the website showing no slots, and customer-care calls also received criticism. Even premium bookings have sometimes involved long waits or system outages. Parking around Bur Dubai can be difficult, so allow extra time, but avoid arriving before opening: one parent waited outside with a newborn because the office opened at 9:00 AM.
A reported Tatkal jumbo-passport total was around AED 1,345, so confirm current fees and exactly what your booking includes before paying.