In a significant diplomatic initiative, India will expand its consular services across the United States starting August 1, 2025. Indian Ambassador to the U.S., Vinay Kwatra, announced the launch of eight new Indian Consular Application Centers in Boston, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Addison, Orlando, Raleigh, and San Jose.
The announcement was made through a video message shared by the Indian Embassy in Washington, D.C., on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). “Here is a message from Ambassador Vinay Kwatra about this expansion and the positive changes it would bring to our service delivery,” read the caption.
Kwatra highlighted that the move would significantly enhance India’s ability to provide timely and accessible consular services to the growing Indian diaspora in the U.S. “This expansion will improve our outreach and increase our delivery capabilities,” he said.
One key improvement is that all Indian Consular Application Centers will now operate on Saturdays, offering added convenience for students and working professionals.
Kwatra also referred to the previously announced opening of two full-fledged Indian consulates in Boston and Los Angeles, a step aimed at strengthening India-U.S. ties and improving community engagement in major urban centers.
He urged the Indian community to regularly visit the embassy website for updates on service availability and rollout schedules.
According to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, the United States is home to nearly 5.4 million people of Indian origin, including around 2.07 million Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), making them the third-largest Asian ethnic group in the country.
Meanwhile, in a reciprocal move, the United States has inaugurated its fifth consulate in India, located in Bengaluru, further boosting bilateral engagement.
