IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, our call center is not operational till further notice. In case of any urgent assistance required, please write to us at enquiriesusa@ckgs.com. Alternatively you can also send across your queries through our feedback page - https://www.in.ckgs.us/feedback/ and specify your jurisdiction along with the web reference number (if applicable).
Indian visa services have been discontinued till 15 April, 2020. foreign nationals required to visit India for compelling reasons may contact the nearest Indian Embassy/Consulate.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Due to the spread of Covid-19 and the shelter in place and other restrictions announced in these cities, CKGS Washington DC, CKGS New York, CKGS Houston, CKGS Chicago, CKGS Atlanta, and CKGS San Francisco will remain closed until further notice. Applicants are requested not to send any OCI, Indian Passport and Renunciation applications until further notice.
Embassy of India
Washington DC
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PRESS RELEASE
In light of existing advisories associated with the coronavirus and movement restrictions in several States, the Embassy of India has taken the following decisions with immediate effect:-
OCI applications will not be accepted, including by postal mail, until further notice.
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
Washington DC - cons4.washington@mea.gov.in
New York - passport.newyork@mea.gov.in
Chicago - passport.chicago@mea.gov.in
Atlanta - cons.atlanta@mea.gov.in
Houston - enquiriescgi@swbell.net
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.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.
Due to the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, our call center is not operational till further notice. In case of any urgent assistance required, please write to us at enquiriesusa@ckgs.com.
Alternatively you can also send across your queries through our feedback page - https://www.in.ckgs.us/feedback/ and specify your jurisdiction along with the web reference number (if applicable).
CKGS, San Francisco office will remain closed from March 17, 2020, to April 7, 2020, or until it is extended, due to the recent advisory passed by the San Francisco Mayor requesting city residents to stay in their home as the ‘Shelter-In-Place’ order is issued.
Applicants are requested to wait for the advisory to be withdrawn post which you may mail/courier the application to the CKGS, San Francisco application center.
Please continue to monitor CKGS website for the further update – https://www.in.ckgs.us
Advisory issued by the San Francisco Mayor - https://sfmayor.org/article/san-francisco-issues-new-public-health-order-requiring-residents-stay-home-except-essential
The essential services applicants may send their requests to oci2.sf@mea.gov.in
COVID - 19 - Advisory on Travel to India (As on March 11, 2020)
In view of the rapid spread of coronavirus, the Government of India has issued Travel Advisory to India and its Visa and OCI services. Please Click Here for more details.
Due to technical issue with the online merchant services, there is a temporary stop on all online and credit card payment services.
Applicants are requested to submit Money order or Cashier's check until further notice.
Please DO NOT call the contact center as we will not have any additional information about the timelines. Kindly refer to https://www.in.ckgs.us/ for latest updates.
Please note: All applicants who have paid on the CKGS website online and do not want to send the application can cancel their application by clicking on the link below. https://www.in.ckgs.us/payment/refund-claimYou can raise your refund request on our feedback page after you cancel your application - https://www.in.ckgs.us/feedback/.
Indian Visa Application & Processing Centers in USA
CKGS is the only authorized Service Provider for the Embassy of India and its Consulates across the USA for Visa, OCI, Renunciation of Indian Citizenship services from May 21, 2014. read more...VISA/OCI/Renunciation
Extremely courteous, outstanding service. Nothing can be better than this endeavour. Thanks a lot.
You guys rock! CKGS' help during the preparation, processing and tracking is very impressive. It helped my wife, mother-in-law and my daughter to get their OCI card over the past 3 months. In each instance, CKGS' people and systems performed admirably.
I got my new OCI card and old/cancelled PIO card. You have done a wonderful job. The website, tracking, processing and shipping - all worked fantastic. Thank you very much.
CKGS Staff is friendly. Overall a Good experience!
Good experience at CKGS!! Very easy to fill and clear instructions.
Thanks! refund/payment for the application is a great feature, thanks to customer service for the quick help in resolving this issue.
Great and quick services. Web guide is well written and easy to understand. Telephone operators provide very detailed information and work with the applicant. CKGS staff is very polite. I advice applicant to apply and receive visa by UPS service. Visa services are very much approved. Keep up the good job and help applicants.
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I love the way this process is handled. Kudos guys.
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Features of App
- Track Status of your application
- Track Shipping Status
- Provide Feedback
How to Activate WebApp on your Mobile
Activate for free, in less then a minute.
Chrome Browser
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1
Go to https://app.in.ckgs.us on
Google Chrome on your Android Mobile. - 2 Open "Options" in Chrome browser and 'Add to Home' screen.WebApp icon will be reflected on your Home Page with CKGS logo.
- 3 Next time open the site directly from the app.
Safari Browser
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Go to https://app.in.ckgs.us on
Safari on your iPhone. - 2 Click on "Share" icon in Safari browser and then click on 'Add to Home' screen icon. WebApp icon will be reflected on your Home Page with CKGS logo.
- 3 Next time open the site directly from the app.
Due to the spread of Covid-19 and the shelter in place and other restrictions announced in these cities, CKGS Washington DC, CKGS New York, CKGS Houston, CKGS Chicago, CKGS Atlanta, and CKGS San Francisco will remain closed until further notice. Applicants are requested not to send any OCI, Indian Passport and Renunciation applications until further notice.
Embassy of India
Washington DC
….
PRESS RELEASE
In light of existing advisories associated with the coronavirus and movement restrictions in several States, the Embassy of India has taken the following decisions with immediate effect:-
- OCI applications will not be accepted, including by postal mail, until further notice.
- 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
Washington DC - cons4.washington@mea.gov.in
New York - passport.newyork@mea.gov.in
Chicago - passport.chicago@mea.gov.in
Atlanta - cons.atlanta@mea.gov.in
Houston - enquiriescgi@swbell.net
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. - 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.
Due to the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, our call center is not operational till further notice. In case of any urgent assistance required, please write to us at enquiriesusa@ckgs.com.
Alternatively you can also send across your queries through our feedback page - https://www.in.ckgs.us/feedback/ and specify your jurisdiction along with the web reference number (if applicable).
CKGS, San Francisco office will remain closed from March 17, 2020, to April 7, 2020, or until it is extended, due to the recent advisory passed by the San Francisco Mayor requesting city residents to stay in their home as the ‘Shelter-In-Place’ order is issued.
Applicants are requested to wait for the advisory to be withdrawn post which you may mail/courier the application to the CKGS, San Francisco application center.
Please continue to monitor CKGS website for the further update – https://www.in.ckgs.us
Advisory issued by the San Francisco Mayor - https://sfmayor.org/article/san-francisco-issues-new-public-health-order-requiring-residents-stay-home-except-essential
The essential services applicants may send their requests to oci2.sf@mea.gov.in
Embassy of India
Washington DC
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24/7 Helpline
For queries/clarifications regarding the recent travel advisory issued by the Government of India for travel to India in view of the spread of coronavirus
- For applicants residing in Bermuda, Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia, please send details at cons4.washington@mea.gov.in, Tel: 202-213-1364 and 202-262-0375.
- For applicants residing in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virgin Islands, please send details at cons.atlanta@mea.gov.in, Tel: 404-910-7919 and 404-924-9876
- For applicant residing in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, please send an email at visa.chicago@mea.gov.in, Tel: 312-687-3642 and 312-468- 3276
- For applicants residing in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Nebraska, please send an email at enquiriescgi@swbell.net, Tel: 713-626-2149
- For applicants residing in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont, please send an email at visa.newyork@mea.gov.in, Tel: 212-774-0607/347-721-9243
- For applicant residing in Alaska, Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming, please send an email at oci2.sf@mea.gov.in, Tel: 415 483 6629
OCI in Lieu of PIO
All PIO cards are valid until September 30, 2020. After September 30, 2020, handwritten PIO cards will be considered as Invalid travel documents according to the ICAO guidelines. In the meantime any deadline notified by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) thereby making handwritten PIO cards invalid, then PIO cardholders may have to obtain appropriate visa from Indian Missions / Posts. Therefore, all applicants, who have not yet converted their PIO cards to OCI card, are requested to apply for OCI in lieu of PIO. Click Here to view copy of Official Press Release.
OCI Reissue Guidelines
Click Here to view copy of Official Press Release regarding OCI Reissuance.
Please note: Our Contact Center numbers have changed. New Numbers are 917 444 7911 & 917 444 7752
Thank you so much for your timely help for getting my tourist visa within few hours due to my emergency situation travel.
I understand you get 100's of applications every day, but the way you all gave a personal attention to my case and helped me through every step; this speaks volume of your customer service.
Thank you so much CKGS Team.