Press Releases

• Advisory for PCC applicants related to Passport withdrawal.

  July 10, 2020

• Resumption of Walk-in application services with prior appointment.

  May 26, 2020

• Advisory on fresh Police verification for PCC applicants.

  May 18, 2020

• Advisory on new application form for PCC

  April 16, 2020

• Introduction of Online Bank Transfer for Consular Services.

  April 13, 2020

• Alternate Payment Method for Consular Services

  April 02, 2020

• COVID-19 Public Notice

  March 25, 2020

• Applications not be submitted at Counter due to COVID19.

  March 20, 2020

• Change in procedure for Surrender of Indian passport.

  March 05, 2020

• India extends financial and technical assistance to Samoa.

  January 28, 2020

• Launch of mobile app - Atithi@Indian Customs to facilitate overseas Indian community, foreign tourists and business persons

  December 13, 2019

• Advisory on re-issuance of OCI Cards

  August 06, 2021

• COVID-19 Public Notice

  August 31, 2021

• Advisory on payment modes for consular fees

  April 09, 2021

• Relaxation on re-issuance of OCI card till 31 December 2021

  April 09, 2021

• Suspension of in person application submission at the High Commission of India Wellington

  February 28, 2022

• Issuance of Visas on Emergency Basis

  February 16, 2022

• Relaxation in International Travel Restrictions dated 11 February 2022

  February 11, 2022

• Restoration of e-Visa scheme

  April 15, 2021

• Instructions on re-issuance of OCI cards

  April 22, 2021