- Address: 540, Arguello Boulevard, San Francisco, California – 94118, USA.
- Phone: (415)668-0662 ; (415)668-0683.
- Fax: (415)668-9764 ; (415)668-2073.
Is visa to India open?
All foreign nationals intending to visit India for individual tourism purposes will be permitted to enter India on e-Tourist Visa/regular paper Tourist Visa with effect from 15 November, 2021. Foreign nationals will not be allowed to enter India through land routes on e-Tourist Visa/regular paper Tourist Visa.
How do I contact VFS Global us for Indian passport renewal?
You may call us via phone Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 20:00 hours EST for assistance with completing your application:
- Passport Services: +1 800 320 9625 *
- Other Services (OCI, Renunciation, GEP): +1 800 320 9693 *
Are Indian consulates open?
Consular Operations U.S. Embassy New Delhi and the U.S. Consulates in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai are open for limited routine visa and citizens services at this time.
Is India issuing e visas now?
e-Visa. The Government of India has restored most of the visas, which had been suspended earlier, except Tourist Visas (e-Tourist and regular Tourist Visa) issued before 6 October 2021 and e-Visas of all other types issued before 30 March, 2021.
Is E-Visa available for India now?
Covid Update for India Travelers with an India e-Visa can now enter the country (including tourists). This can easily be obtained online. Passengers must also complete a self-declaration form and take an RT-PCR test no more than 72 hours before traveling to India.
How can I send my passport to VFS in India?
You can submit your application at the VFS Indian Consular Application Centre based on your state of residence. Please refer to to verify which centre you should send your application to.
Is Indian embassy issuing visa?
The Government of India has restored most visas, which had been suspended earlier, except Tourist Visas (e-Tourist and regular Tourist Visa) issued before 6 October 2021 and e-Visas of all other types issued before 30 March, 2021.
When will VFS Global take over the Indian consulate San Francisco?
It is expected that VFS Global will take over operations starting November 2, and in the meantime the Consulate General of India, San Francisco will provide limited services in “emergencies only” with effect from October 19. When indica News asked on any information on the visa fees, she said “Fee will be declared in due course.”
Who is the new US visa service provider for India?
VFS Global will be the new visa service provider in the United States announced the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, Oct. 9.
How can I contact the diasporta of India in San Francisco?
All Indian nationals (NRIs – holders of Indian Passport) and Indian Origin Americans/Diaspora (including all PIOs and OCIs) living in the jurisdiction of Consulate General of India, San Francisco are encouraged to REGISTER themselves with the Consulate. This will help the Consulate to reach out to the Diasporta.
Who is VFS Global?
VFS Global, the visa outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. It has operations in 144 countries across 5 continents.
