In a major diplomatic move, India is set to expand its consular services across the United States beginning 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 shared through a video message posted 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 will bring to our service delivery,” the embassy captioned.
Kwatra highlighted that this expansion will significantly improve India’s ability to provide timely and accessible consular services to the rapidly growing Indian diaspora in the U.S. “This will enhance our outreach and strengthen our delivery capabilities,” he said.
A key change includes all Indian Consular Application Centers operating on Saturdays, offering greater convenience for students and working professionals. Kwatra also referred to the upcoming opening of two full-fledged Indian consulates in Boston and Los Angeles, aimed at strengthening India–U.S. ties and deepening community engagement in major cities. He urged the Indian community to regularly check the embassy website for updates on services and rollout schedules.
As per 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.
In a reciprocal step, the United States has also opened its fifth consulate in India, located in Bengaluru, further boosting bilateral engagement between the two nations.
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