Bangalore Outreach - February 15, 16, and 17, 2012

American Citizens Services

U.S. Consulate General
220 Anna Salai, Chennai 600 006, India
Telephone: 91-44-2857-4000; Facsimile: 91-44-2857-4344
E-mail: chennaicsoutreach@state.gov website: http://chennai.usconsulate.gov

Date: January 19, 2012 

Dear U.S. citizens: 

The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai, India will conduct off-site passport services for American citizens in Bangalore on the 15th, 16th and 17th of February 2012.  During these dates, a Consular Officer will be in Bangalore to accept applications for passport renewals for minors, as well as applications for Consular Report of Birth Abroad and first time passport applications for minors.  Services will be available by appointment only.  Considering the popularity of previous sessions, appointments are likely to fill up quickly, so please send us your requests as early as possible. 

Documentary and administrative requirements for passport applications may be found on the Consulate's internet home at http://chennai.usconsulate.gov/service.html . Please read the requirements carefully, as failure to bring all necessary documents may substantially delay the processing of your application.  Please note that, due to the limited equipment and staff available at the off-site, certain additional restrictions will apply to applications submitted during off-site collection: 

Passport services will be offered by appointment only. 

• Please email your request to chennaicsoutreach@state.gov  We will respond to your request within 3 work days.  Appointments should be made in the name of the person(s) receiving the service and should specify all services being requested. Please  note that this email ID has been designed exclusively to accommodate outreach appointment requests. You may continue to send us all other inquiries/concerns  to chennaics@state.gov.   
• Due to security requirements, the location of the service will be provided with your appointment confirmation.  Space is limited, so please arrive for your appointment no more than 10 minutes prior to your assigned time. You will not be allowed to enter prior to your appointment time.  
• Payment must be made by demand draft only, in favor of the U.S. Consulate General and payable at Chennai. Please see the Consulate website for fee details:   http://chennai.usconsulate.gov/service/appointments-and-contact-information/u.s.-citizen-services-fees.html  

All passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA) are now returned via courier. 

• You must bring a demand draft in the amount of Rs. 166 per service, drawn in favor of “VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd.”, payable at Chennai.  We cannot accept cash for this service. 
• You must also provide a completed VFS courier slip for each applicant, which is available on their website at: https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/USIndia/uspassportservices.html
• You can find additional details on the courier service at our website: http://chennai.usconsulate.gov/passportsreportsofbirth.html .Please note that your child’s passport and CRBA can be delivered together for one fee of Rs. 166.  

Appointments will not be given to discuss visa issues.  The officer will not be able to entertain appeals, document submissions or inquiries related to non-immigrant or immigrant visas. 

Non-citizen parents of U.S. citizen children may of course make an appointment and appear at the appointment with their children.   

We look forward to seeing you soon! 

U.S. citizens with questions or concerns in this regard may contact us for further information.

Sincerely,

American Citizen Services

American Consulate General
220 Anna Salai
Chennai 600006
91 44 2857 4000