Embassy Services Shift
The newly opened centre, located at K.A. Visa Services on the first floor of Bahrain Mall in Sanabis, will handle passport, visa, attestation, and other miscellaneous services previously offered at the embassy.
New Centre Details
From August 1, services will be available at the ICAC between 8 am and 6 pm, Saturday to Thursday, excluding public holidays. Applicants can collect their processed documents directly from the same location during working hours without needing an appointment.
Appointments can now be booked exclusively through www.skylane.com/bh/india, as the EoIBH Connect App is no longer in use. In addition to Government of India fees, a service charge of 180 fils (0.180 BHD) will apply, along with any applicable bank fees.
The ICAC will offer several complimentary services to ease the application process. These include form filling, document photocopying, photographs, and courier service, at no extra cost to applicants.
Flexible Payment Options
Applicants can pay using cash, debit or credit card, Benefit, or STC Pay. They are also reminded to bring original documents for verification, as mandated by embassy procedures.
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