Indian Consulate in New York will be open 365 days for “genuine emergencies”

New York:

The Indian Consulate in New York has announced that it will remain open throughout the year, including weekends and other holidays, to meet people’s “emergency needs”.

In a press release, the Consulate General of India in New York said it will be open from 2pm to 4pm during all holidays, starting May 10.

“The Consulate will remain open during all public holidays (including Saturday/Sunday and other holidays) from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm to meet the emergency needs of the general public from May 10, 2024,” the statement said.

“It is reiterated that this facility is for people with genuine emergencies and not for regular consular services,” he added.

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The Indian mission advised applicants to call the Consulate’s emergency number: 1-917-815-7066 before going to the Consulate for any emergency service. The aim is to verify the existence of documents proving these services and ensure that they fall into the category of emergency services, which cannot be postponed until the next working day at the Consulate.

Notably, the facility is only for emergency travel document requirements such as emergency visa, emergency certificate (for travel to India on the same day) and transportation of mortal remains sent on the same day.

The applicant will be charged an emergency service fee for an emergency visa, as has been the practice, the Consulate General added.

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