India inaugurateseight new consular application centres across America

India has opened eight new consular centres across the US, significantly expanding the delivery footprint for visa, passport and other services and streamlining them for the Indian diaspora in the country.

India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra on Friday virtually inaugurated the new Indian Consular Application Centres (ICAC) in Boston, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Edison, Orlando, Raleigh and San Jose. An additional ICAC will open soon in Los Angeles.

All consular services, including passport, visa, OCI, surrender certificate, life certificate, birth/marriage certificate, police clearance, attestations, and more, will be provided exclusively through VFS Global Centres.

The expansion brings the total number of ICACs across the US to 17, making consular services more accessible to Indian and American citizens in the country.

In addition to the new centres, the Embassy of India is enhancing operational accessibility -- all 17 ICACs will operate six days a week, including Saturdays, offering flexibility for applicants.