#Consular, #Passport (Diplomatic and Official) and #Visa Division, Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.

New Delhi
Joined March 2014
Glimpses of the inaugural India–Canada Migration & Mobility Dialogue in New Delhi. 🇮🇳🇨🇦
Strengthening people-to-people ties 🇮🇳🇨🇦 @SecretaryCPVOIA Sripriya Ranganathan and @CitImmCanada Deputy Minister Ted Gallivan co-chaired the inaugural India–Canada Migration & Mobility Dialogue in New Delhi today. Both sides discussed enabling pathways for mobility and migration management which could be a key driver for the future growth of 🇮🇳-🇨🇦 ties.
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Find the right official portal! Check the website address before entering personal details or banking information. 1. e-Visa Apply for an Indian e-Visa. indianvisaonline.gov.in/evis… 2. e-Arrival Card Foreign nationals and OCI Cardholders, submit your arrival information. This is not a visa. indianvisaonline.gov.in/earr… 3. OCI Card Services Apply, update your particulars or download your e-OCI Card. ociservices.gov.in 4. e-FRRO Registration, visa extension, visa conversion and exit permit services. indianfrro.gov.in/efrro/ 5. FTI-TTP Register for the Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme. ftittp.mha.gov.in 6. Self Declaration Form Submit your self declaration form online airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov… #IndianImmigration
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👉🏽 OCI cardholder with a new passport? Update the passport particulars linked to your OCI record before generating an e-OCI with the new details. • Visit ociservices.gov.in/ • Select OCI Miscellaneous Services. • Choose the relevant change of passport particulars option. • Complete the form and upload the required documents. • Once the application is granted, download your e-OCI showing the updated details. Note: 1) Submitting an update request is not the same as approval. Check the status and the details on the generated card. 2) Failing to update your new passport details within 90 days then a fee of $25 is liable. #OCICardholders #UpdateYourRecord
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Our statement on attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia ⬇️ 🔗 bit.ly/4zdbqVx
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Our Embassy in Riyadh @IndianEmbRiyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah @CGIJeddah are actively engaging with concerned airlines and tour operators to facilitate the early return of affected pilgrims. Over the past week, about 3,000 stranded Umrah pilgrims have travelled from Saudi Arabia back to India on available flights. This is in addition to more than 10,000 normal Umrah pilgrims who were booked on the available flights and have travelled back to India over the past week. Arrangements are being discussed to facilitate the return of other Umrah pilgrims at the earliest. Our Embassy and Consulate, with the support from community volunteers are extending all possible welfare assistance. 24×7 Control Rooms have been established to help Indian nationals and regular advisories are being issued. Following are the contact details of the 24X7 Control Rooms at Embassy of India, Riyadh and Consulate General of India, Jeddah: Embassy of India, Riyadh: Telephone: +966-554412016; +966-542126784 Toll-free: 8002471234 (Calls from within KSA only) WhatsApp: +966-536216082 (Messages only) Consulate General of India, Jeddah: Telephone: +966-12-2614093; +966-556122301 WhatsApp: +966-536209704 (Messages only)
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👉🏽 Travelling to India on an e-Visa? Read the dates on your Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) carefully. • Date of Issue: when the ETA was issued. • Valid From: the beginning of the period in which you may seek entry. • Valid Until: the end of that entry window. Plan your arrival within the stated entry window. Do not confuse the ETA's entry dates with permission to remain in India for the entire period shown. Also check the number of entries allowed and the conditions governing each stay. After immigration clearance, check your e-Visa stamp and ask the officer if anything is unclear. For more information: indianvisaonline.gov.in/evis… #ETA #ElectoronicTravelAuthorisation
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Please note the following important update/advisory from our Embassy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ⬇️
𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄/𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘
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⚠️ RENEWED YOUR PASSPORT? Here’s how to update your passport details in your OCI Card records. ⚠️ Submit your update within 90 days of your new passport’s issue date. ⚠️ The process is online, paperless and free of charge. After 90 days, US$25 late fee will be applicable. 👉🏽 Log in at ociservices.gov.in. 👉🏽 Select Online Registration, then OCI Miscellaneous Services. 1. Enter the passport number currently linked with your OCI Card, your OCI Card number and date of birth. 2. Select Passport Particulars Updation. 3. Fill in the application, upload a copy of your new passport, review your details and submit.
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PM @narendramodi speaks on ‘India’s democratic strength and diversity in the digital age’ at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi. 🎥 Watch here ⬇️
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Our response to media queries regarding an attempted mass shooting incident in the United States. 🔗 bit.ly/4hLW0kX
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e-Arrival card is not a visa! Travelling to India as a foreign national or OCI cardholder? Your e-Arrival Card and your entry documents serve different purposes. The e-Arrival Card records your arrival information. It is NOT a visa and does not replace your valid passport or the applicable visa/OCI documents. Check your travel documents separately before you fly. Complete and submit it online within 72 hours before your arrival in India, using the official portal: indianvisaonline.gov.in/earr… e-Arrival Card is free of cost.
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Statement on the attack on MV Royad Mammadov ⬇️ 🔗 bit.ly/4rLLSfa
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Update on the health condition of Captain Smit Machchhar ⬇️
Health Update: Capt Smit continues to make steady progress and is regaining his health. The Embassy remains in close touch with his family, doctors & local authorities, extending all possible assistance. We thank everyone for their prayers & wish him a speedy recovery.
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Statement on the attack on a commercial vessel MT On Peace, off the coast of Oman 🔗 bit.ly/4rT4Oc7
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India’s humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan continues. Another consignment from India has reached Kabul including life saving medicines and medical consumables for government hospital in the city. Health remains at the heart of India's humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people. @MoFA_Afg @Zabehulah_M33
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Secretary (CPV & OIA) Ms. Sripriya Ranganathan @SecretaryCPVOIA, held an interaction with the representatives of Indian associations from UAE. The interaction provided an opportunity to exchange views and share ideas on strengthening community outreach, expanding diaspora engagement. Discussions also focused on preparations & enhancing community participation for the upcoming #PravasiBharatiyaDivas2027.
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Our statement on the attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman ⬇️ 🔗 bit.ly/47g7wyK
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Foreign Secretary @VikramMisri represented India at the National Day celebrations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on September 23, 2026. Recalling the historically close and friendly ties between the two countries, he reaffirmed India’s commitment to further strengthen the multifaceted India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership.
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The 2nd India Portugal Consular Dialogue was held in New Delhi today. The Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary (CPV) while the Portuguese side was led by the Deputy Director General for Consular Affairs and Portuguese Communities, Ms Marta Cowling. (1/2)
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The two sides discussed consular matters pertaining to their respective nationals. Visa issues and cooperation in extradition and mutual legal assistance were also discussed. (2/2) @MEAIndia @IndiainPortugal
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