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Commencement of “Walk-in” Service

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Commencement of “Walk-in” Service

With effect from March 08, 2022, Consulate will start accepting in-person applications for Miscellaneous Consular Services on all working days between 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Applicants can submit their applications in the morning and would be able to collect their documents in the evening from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM. No prior appointment would be required for availing these services. The current practice of accepting the applications by Mail will also continue.

  1. Information relating to the Miscellaneous Consular Form, documents required, fees to paid etc. can be seen at https://www.indiainnewyork.gov.in/Miscellaneous_service.
  1. VFS Global, Consulate’s Outsourcing Service Provider, will also start walk-in service with prior appointment from March 08, 2022 onwards. Please visit VFS Website https://services.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind for information on services outsourced to VFS such as Passport, OCI, Visa, Renunciation, PCC and GEP. 

March 03, 2022
New York

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