Consular Jurisdiction

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What is Consular Jurisdiction and how does it affect my visa processing?

Consular jurisdiction is the geographic area for which a consulate has responsibility for issuing visas. Jurisdictional requirements are determined by each country and frequently vary. Some consulates have strict enforcement of jurisdiction while other consulates are flexible with their jurisdictional requirements. Your visa processing options are determined by the jurisdictional requirements in place for the consulate that will issue your visa.

Indian Embassy Jurisdiction

1. Embassy of India Washington D.C

Bermuda, Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia

and West Virginia.

2. Consulate General of India New York

Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio,

Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.

3. Consulate General of India Chicago

Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota

and Wisconsin

4. Consulate General of India Houston

Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Nebraska.

5. Consulate General of India San Francisco

Alaska, Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah,

Washington and Wyoming.

6. Consulate General of India Atlanta

Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee and

Virgin Islands.