Consulate General of India, San Francisco, USA

Address:
540, Arguello Boulevard,
San Francisco, California - 94118, USA
Phone:
(415)668-0662 ; (415)668-0683
Fax:
(415)668-9764 ; (415)668-2073

Working Hours (Not for Public) : 08.45 am to 5.15 pm
Consulate closed on Saturdays,Sundays & Public Holidays.

Click here to view our Officials List

Indian Nationals Seeking Emergency Assistance (24/7):

Indian nationals seeking emergency assistance may reach us at  +1.415.483.6629 (Call/Text/WhatsApp). This number should be used only by Indian nationals seeking immediate emergency assistance and not for routine consular queries.

Emergency Visa Assistance:

For any emergency Visa services, contact cell numbers +1-415.939.2286. This number will be available during weekends and other Consulate holidays. These emergency visa services are generally available for persons of Indian origin in the case of a serious situation like death or serious sickness of an immediate family member. The Consulate will make every effort to accommodate emergency visa requests, provided correct and adequate documentation is submitted by the applicant. Please note that routine queries/requests for information will not be entertained on this number.

Please Note:  All Applications for Passport, OCI & Renunciation Certificate must be sent to the VFS Global Centre at 642 Harrison Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94107.

IMPORTANT NOTICE ON PASSPORT SERVICES QUERIES / COMPLAINTS

Please note that processing of Passport applications has been outsourced to VFS Global w.e.f. November 4, 2020. If you wish to seek any information regarding these services, or if you wish to ascertain status of processing of your application, or if you have any complaints/suggestions regarding the service, you must contact VFS Global - San Francisco only.

VFS Global - San Francisco
Email: VFS Global - San Francisco
Passport Helpline: +1 800 320 9625

Consulate will not reply to any email or telephone enquiry on the passport and passport related services, unless the service is delayed by more than 20 working days from the date of submission of all necessary documents.

Please provide us with the following details to enable us to further assist you: full name, date of birth, passport number, contact number/email and the application reference ID / receipt number.

Applicants can also use the following link in case there are inordinate delays/lack of response from VFS Global - San Francisco

IMPORTANT NOTICE ON  VISA/ OCI / RENUNCIATION OF CITIZENSHIP SERVICES QUERIES / COMPLAINTS

Please note that processing of OCI, PIO and Renunciation Certificate applications has been outsourced to VFS Global. If you wish to seek any information regarding these services, or if you wish to ascertain status of processing of your application, or if you have any complaints/suggestions regarding the services, you must contact VFS Global only.

Please contact VFS Global

Contact / Feedback: VFS Global - San Francisco Helpline: +1 800 320 9693

Consulate will not reply to any email or telephone enquiry on the services unless the services are delayed as follows:

1) For Visa services: Do not enquire with the Consulate unless the service is delayed by more than 10 working days from the date of submission of all necessary documents.

2) For OCI card services: Do not enquire with the Consulate unless the service is delayed by more than 50 working days from the date of submission of all necessary documents.

3) For Renunciation of Citizenship services: Do not enquire with the Consulate unless the service is delayed by more than 10 working days from the date of submission of all necessary documents.

4) For Miscellaneous services (submitted at the Consulate General of India directly): Do not enquire with the Consulate unless the service is delayed by more than 15 working days from the date of submission of all necessary documents.

For application delayed beyond the prescribed working days Please send us an email at enquiry[dot]sf[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in
providing us with the following details to enable us to further assist you: full name, date of birth, passport number, contact number/email and the application reference ID / receipt number.

Applicants can also use the following link in case there are inordinate delays/lack of response from VFS Global.

All Indian nationals (NRIs - holders of Indian Passport) and Indian Origin Americans/Diaspora (including all PIOs and OCIs) living in the jurisdiction of Consulate General of India, San Francisco are encouraged to REGISTER themselves with the Consulate. This will help the Consulate to reach out to the Diasporta. Please be assured that the data will be secure with the Consulate.