📢 Latest News and Notices
El Consulado General de la India en Atlanta observará los siguientes días festivos restantes en 2026: Dussehra (20 de octubre), Diwali (8 de noviembre), Cumpleaños de Guru Nanak (24 de noviembre), Día de Acción de Gracias (26 de noviembre) y Navidad (25 de diciembre). Se recomienda a los solicitantes planificar sus visitas en consecuencia.
A partir del 8 de julio de 2026, se ha descontinuado la impresión de tarjetas/libretas OCI físicas. Los titulares de tarjetas OCI ya no necesitan solicitar la reemisión de una tarjeta OCI física, sino que deben aplicar para la "Actualización de Datos Personales OCI" en casos específicos, como la obtención de un nuevo pasaporte con datos diferentes, lo cual debe hacerse en un plazo de tres meses.
| Monday to Friday | Monday to Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Special outreach camps only |
| Sunday | Closed |
Passport Services
OCI and PIO
Visa Services
Notarial and Attestation
Passport, OCI Card, notarial or other consular service.
Prepare all required documents in advance.
Credit Card and Debit Card and Money Order. For the exact service fee. Cash is not accepted.
From downtown Atlanta, take GA-400 North to exit Glenridge Connector. Continue east on Glenridge Drive NE. The consulate is in the Glenridge office complex. Free parking available in the lot.
Take MARTA Red Line to Sandy Springs Station. From there, take MARTA bus 87 (Roswell Road) or rideshare to Glenridge Drive. Travel time approximately 15 minutes from station.
Free parking available in the Glenridge office complex parking lot. Ample availability during business hours.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Most consular services require online registration first. For passports use the GPSP 2.0 portal. For miscellaneous services use eSEWA. For visas use VFS Global. After online registration, you may need to visit the VFS Application Center or the consulate in person with a confirmed appointment.
Payment methods vary by service. VFS Global accepts credit and debit cards online. Direct consular fees typically require money orders payable to the relevant consulate. Personal checks and cash are generally not accepted. Always verify current accepted payment methods on the official consulate website before applying.
Indian passport renewal fees vary by validity period and processing speed. Standard renewal typically costs around USD 120, while Tatkaal (expedited) service has additional fees of approximately USD 195 total. Verify current fees on the official GPSP 2.0 portal or VFS Global website before submitting your application.
OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) is a lifelong visa for persons of Indian origin and their foreign-born descendants. OCI holders enjoy visa-free travel to India and other benefits. Apply online through the official OCI portal, then submit biometrics at a VFS Application Center. Initial OCI fees are approximately USD 275 plus VFS service charges.
The Indian Consulate in Atlanta serves Indian citizens and OCI holders residing in Georgia and surrounding states defined by the Ministry of External Affairs. Verify the exact jurisdiction on this page before initiating any application to ensure you are at the correct consulate.
VFS Global is the official outsourced visa application partner for the Indian government in the USA. They operate Indian Consular Application Centers (ICAC) that handle visa applications, biometric collection and document submission. The consulate retains decision-making authority while VFS manages administrative processing.
For emergencies (accidents, hospitalization, death, arrest), each consulate has dedicated emergency contact numbers and email addresses. The general emergency helpline is +1-800-320-9625 (Passport/Miscellaneous) or +1-800-320-9693 (Visa/OCI). For consular protection, contact the consulate of your jurisdiction directly using the emergency number listed on this page.
No. Services must be obtained at the Indian consulate that has territorial jurisdiction over your place of residence in the United States. Each of the nine Indian consulates covers specific states. Verify the jurisdiction on this page before scheduling any appointment to avoid wasted trips.