Archive · 3 Aug 2025
India Expands Consular Services in US with New Centers
India is opening new offices called ICACs across the US to help Indian citizens with things like passports and visas.
These new offices are in different cities like Dallas and Boston.
This makes it easier for people to get these services without traveling far.
The new centres will be open six days a week.
This is part of India's effort to better serve its citizens living in the US and strengthen the connection between India and its citizens abroad.
India has launched eight new Indian Consular Application Centres (ICACs) across the US.
These centers are located in Boston, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Edison, Orlando, Raleigh, and San Jose.
An additional center will open in Los Angeles soon.
The ICACs will provide services including passports, visas, and OCI applications, enhancing accessibility for the Indian diaspora.
All 17 ICACs will operate six days a week, including Saturdays, for greater convenience.
- Who
- The Consulate General of India, Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra, VFS Global, and the Indian diaspora.
- What
- The launch of eight new Indian Consular Application Centres (ICACs) in the US.
- When
- The centres opened in August 2025, with enhanced services starting August 1, 2025.
- Where
- Boston, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Edison, Orlando, Raleigh, San Jose, and Los Angeles (upcoming).
- Why
- To enhance access to consular services and strengthen ties with the Indian diaspora.
- Locations
- Boston, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Edison, Orlando, Raleigh, San Jose, Los Angeles (upcoming)
- Services Offered
- Passports, visas, OCI applications, etc.
- Operating Days
- Monday through Saturday
- Inaugurated by
- India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra
- Total ICACs in US
- 17
Sources
India opens eight new consular centres across US to strengthen services for Indian diaspora
India opens new consular application centre in Dallas to serve growing diaspora
India expands consular reach in US with 8 new centres, eases access
