Indian Embassy Mobile Consular & Attestation Camps in Saudi Arabia: Complete Schedule & Guide 2026

The Embassy of India in Riyadh, together with its outsourced service provider VFS Global, runs consular tours (often called consular camps) in cities across its jurisdiction — bringing passport and attestation services to Indians who live far from a VFS centre. The Consulate General of India, Jeddah runs similar visits in the Western, Northern and Southern regions.

⚡ UPDATE (12 Nov 2026): The Embassy has published its official schedule of consular tours from 9 October to 25 December 2026 (PDF, eoiriyadh.gov.in). Applications are accepted only with a confirmed appointment, which opens on the VFS website 10 days before each visit. Walk-ins are not accepted.

📅 Upcoming Camp Schedule (Official)

Embassy of India, Riyadh — remaining tours in the 9 Oct – 25 Dec 2026 schedule (dates from 12 Nov 2026 onward):

Source: Embassy of India, Riyadh — Schedule of Consular Tours 09.10.2026 to 25.12.2026.

Earlier in this schedule (already held): Buraidah (9 Oct), Dammam (16, 23, 31 Oct; 6 Nov), Jubail (16, 23, 30 Oct; 6 Nov), Hafr Al Batin (23 Oct, Al Balawi Hotel), Al Hasa/Hofuf (30 Oct), Wadi Al Dawasir (6 Nov).

Previous schedule (28 Aug – 9 Oct 2026, already held): Dammam (4 & 18 Sep, 2 Oct), Jubail (28 Aug; 11 & 25 Sep; 9 Oct), Wadi Al Dawasir (28 Aug), Arar (4 Sep), Sakaka/Al Jouf (11 Sep), Al Hasa/Hofuf (19 Sep), Hail (25 Sep), Al Khafji (3 Oct). Source: Embassy PDF.

📌 Jeddah Consulate region: The Consulate General of India, Jeddah announces its own visits (for example, October 2026 visits to Madinah, Tabuk, Al Baha, Abha and Yanbu were reported by Madhyamam). Check cgijeddah.gov.in and the VFS website for the current schedule.

🛂 Services Offered at Mobile Camps

✅ Appointment required. The Embassy’s notices state that applications are accepted only with a confirmed appointment booked on the VFS website, available 10 days before the tour. For other consular services (OCI, birth registration, emergency certificates, etc.), use a regular VFS centre or the Embassy/Consulate.

⚠️ Fake attestation warning (11 Nov 2026): The Embassy says attestation is done only by its consular officers at VFS Global’s Indian Consular Application Centres and at Embassy-organised consular camps, with appointments booked on the VFS website. Avoid agents offering attestation elsewhere (Embassy advisory).

📋 Required Documents (Bring Originals + Copies)

💡 Tip: Check the document checklist for your specific service on the VFS website or eoiriyadh.gov.in before you go.

🗺️ Cities Covered (Historical & Recent)

Recent Embassy (Riyadh) tours in 2026 have covered: Dammam, Jubail, Al Hasa/Hofuf, Hafr Al Batin, Al Khafji, Buraidah, Hail, Sakaka/Al Jouf, Arar and Wadi Al Dawasir. The Embassy also lists Al Qurrayat among locations where passport and attestation services are rendered outside the regular VFS centres.

The Jeddah Consulate covers the Western, Northern (Tabuk) and Southern regions — e.g. Madinah, Tabuk, Al Baha, Abha and Yanbu.

🔁 Pattern: Dammam and Jubail get attestation visits most Fridays; other cities are visited roughly once every one to two months.

🔔 How to Stay Updated (Real-Time)

1. Check the Embassy’s “What’s New” page at eoiriyadh.gov.in — schedules are posted as PDFs
2. Check VFS Global’s news page at services.vfsglobal.com/sau/en/ind for consular tour notices
3. Follow @IndianEmbRiyadh on X (and @CGIJeddah for the Western region)
4. Check this page — we update it when new schedules are published

❓ FAQ

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. The Embassy’s notices say applications are accepted only with a confirmed appointment booked on the VFS website, which opens 10 days before each tour.

Can I get my passport renewed at a camp?

Only at tour locations marked “Attestation / Passport” in the schedule (e.g. Al Hasa/Hofuf on 27 Nov and Arar on 4 Dec 2026). Dammam, Jubail, Hail and Sakaka visits are attestation-only — use the regular VFS centre for passports there.

Is attestation done on the spot?

Check with VFS when booking — processing arrangements can vary by document type.

What if my city isn’t listed?

Use the nearest VFS centre or the nearest scheduled tour. New schedules are usually published a few weeks ahead.

How much does it cost?

Fees are the Embassy’s standard consular/passport fees plus VFS service charges. See the Embassy’s passport fee page and the VFS website for current amounts.

Can family members go on my behalf?

Check with VFS for your service. Passport applicants must appear in person (biometrics/photo).

🔗 Related Guides

• Documents & Embassy Guide for Indian Expats — MOFA attestation, passport renewal, PCC
• Indian Passport Renewal in Saudi Arabia — full process, timelines, fees
• MOFA Appointment for Document Attestation — step-by-step
• Emergency Certificate (EC) — Saudi Arabia — when passport is lost/expired

📝 Changelog

Sources: Embassy of India, Riyadh (eoiriyadh.gov.in) consular tour schedules and advisories; VFS Global. This page is maintained by IndianInSaudiArabia.com editorial team — not affiliated with the Embassy.