The
Consulate General of India, Atlanta has taken the following decisions
with immediate effect in light of the existing advisories associated
with the coronavirus and movement restrictions in several States:
(i)
OCI applications will not be accepted, including by postal
mail, until further notice.
(ii)
Passport applications will not be accepted, including by
postal mail, until further notice. However, applicants requiring
passports on emergency basis may kindly send an email to
cons.atlanta@mea.gov.in
explaining their emergency situation. Once the request has been
approved, the applicant will be informed to complete the application
process and send the papers by postal mail to CKGS for further
processing.
(iii)
Miscellaneous consular services shall continue to be accepted
only by postal mail until further notice. Applicants should factor in
that it may take longer and there could be delays in providing
miscellaneous services due to the current situation.
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