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Indian Embassy in Washington, DC: how to book an appointment

Embassy of India in Washington, DC (consular section)

2536 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008

Application submission: Monday–Friday 10 AM–12:30 PM

Call+1 202 939 7000 BookVFS Global DirectionsGoogle Maps

Booking system

The Indian Embassy in Washington, DC uses VFS Global. The consulate does not say whether every service needs an appointment; follow the instructions for your service.

Open the official booking page

visa.vfsglobal.com · booking is free on official portals; we do not check slot availability.

Before you book

  1. Make sure the Washington, DC embassy serves your state (District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia). Check your state.
  2. Open the official booking page and choose the service you need (Passport, Visa, OCI, Renunciation of Indian citizenship).
  3. Appointments take place during the office’s public hours: Monday–Friday 10 AM–12:30 PM (Eastern Time).
  4. Bring the documents the consulate lists for your service (for passports, see the passport page).

What the consulate says about appointments

Source: indiainatlanta.gov.in (page of the Consulate General of India in Atlanta, which describes the same arrangement for all India offices in the US).

More about the Washington embassy

Indian passport at the Washington embassyAdult passport 36 pages: $146Indian Embassy in Washington, DC hoursMonday–Friday 10 AM–12:30 PMIndia visa at the Washington embassyVisa rules for US citizens and where to applyOverview of the officeAddress, services, fees and jurisdiction

Does this office serve you?

India assigns each US state to one office. Pick the state where you live:

This office lists 6 states and territories in its published jurisdiction.

Nearest Indian offices

Indian Consulate in New YorkConsulate General · New York, NY208 miIndian Consulate in BostonConsulate General · Boston, MA394 miIndian Consulate in AtlantaConsulate General · Atlanta, GA534 miIndian Consulate in ChicagoConsulate General · Chicago, IL592 mi

All 9 Indian offices in the US

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Questions

How do I book an appointment at the Indian Embassy in Washington, DC?

Use VFS Global. Official booking link: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind. Booking on official portals is free.

Is an appointment required?

The consulate does not say whether every service needs one; follow the instructions for your service.

What if there are no appointments available?

Check the official portal again for new slots and contact the embassy by email ([email protected]) or by phone (+1 202 939 7000) if you have an urgent case.

Sources (official websites, checked on October 30, 2026):

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