If you are a U. S. citizen traveling to India, it is important to know how to contact the U. S. consulates in India in case of an emergency. There are four U. S. consulates in India, located in Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. The consulates can provide assistance with passports, visas, and other services.
Here is the list of all US Consulates in India, with their contact numbers and emails.
What does the US Consulate do?
The United States Consulate is responsible for the promotion of American interests in a foreign country. This can include working to ensure the safety of American citizens abroad, promoting American business interests, and providing assistance to American citizens who are in need.
The United States has consulates in many major cities around the world. Services available at these consulates include:
- Assistance with passports and visa applications
- Notarization of documents
- Legal assistance
- Emergency assistance
- Information about studying, working and living in the United States
- Cultural exchange programs
Each consulate will have different hours of operation, and some may offer services only during certain times.
Here is the list of all US Consulates in India.
US Consulate New Delhi
Address: Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110 021
Telephone: 011-91-11-2419-8000
Fax Number: 011-24198407
Email ID: nivnd@state.gov
Website: http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov
US Consulate Chennai
Address: Gemini Circle, Chennai 600006
Telephone: 011-91-044-2857-4000
Fax Number: 044-2811-2027
Email: chennainiv@state.gov
Website: http://chennai.usconsulate.gov
US Consulate Hyderabad
Address: Paigah Palace,1-8-323, Chiran Fort Lane, Begumpet, Secunderabad 500003
Telephone: 011-91-040-4625-8222; 0120-484-4644
Email: hydniv@state.gov
Website: http://hyderabad.usconsulate.gov
US Consulate Mumbai
Address: C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400051
Telephone: 011-91-022-2672-4000
Fax NUmber: 91-22-2367-7026
Email: mumbaiacs@state.gov
Website: http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov
US Consulate Kolkata
Address: 38A, J.L.Nehru Road, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071
Telephone: 91-033-3984-6300
Fax Number: 91-033-2282-2335
Email: consularkolkata@state.gov
Website: http://kolkata.usconsulate.gov
What is the difference between a Consulate and an Embassy?
A consulate is a diplomatic office that represents a country in another country. An embassy is a diplomatic office that represents a country in another country and also serves as the headquarters for that country’s diplomatic mission.