United States Consulate General, Kolkata Virtual Voting Seminar for U.S. Citizens in East and Northeast India July 19, 2022 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Zoom Virtual Meeting All attendees must register in advance to attend Registrations must be received by 5:00 p.m. on July 18, 2022 In anticipation of the November 2022 elections, the U.S. Consulate …
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Weather Alert – Heavy Rains in Southeast and East India, December 2, 2021 Location: Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal, India Event: The Indian Meteorological Department forecasts that a low-pressure area over south Andaman Sea has the possibility to become cyclone Jawad and will bring heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong winds to the coasts of …
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Location: Kolkata, India Event: U.S. Consulate General Kolkata’s phone number has changed to +91-33-6827-2400. Please dial 033-6827-2400 if you are calling from within India. This number is Kolkata’s designated line at the 24/7 U.S. Embassy New Delhi switchboard. As of July 10, 2021, our old number, +91-33-3984-2400, is no longer active. Also, the phone number for the …
Read More» Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy New Delhi Location: India Event: On March 24, Indian Prime Minister Modi announced a nationwide curfew through April 15, 2020 in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.While the exact parameters of the curfew are still unclear, U.S. citizens should cooperate by sheltering in place. U.S. Citizens are required to …
Read More» Location: India Event: U.S. citizens in India should exercise caution in light of violent demonstrations in Northeast Delhi and avoid all areas with demonstrations. It is important that you monitor local media outlets for updates on demonstrations, road and Metro closures, and possible curfews. The Government of India-imposed law that prohibits political gatherings of four or more …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy New Delhi, India (February 14, 2020) Location: India Event: Ongoing outbreak of novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China On February 7, 2020, the Government of India announced three confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Kerala, India. These are currently the only confirmed cases of coronavirus reported in India. …
Read More» Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register. Go to FVAP.gov to connect to your state’s voter portal to register to vote, request a ballot, and more. Once you confirm your registration, follow a few simple steps to vote in the …
Read More» Location: New Delhi, India Event: There is a planned anti-American protest scheduled today in the vicinity of Teen Murti Road and possibly in the front of the U.S. Embassy. The Police are aware of the protest and will provide enhanced security. The U.S. Embassy recommends that U.S. citizens avoid these two areas today, January 7. U.S. citizens traveling …
Read More» Location: India Event: There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. Out of an abundance of caution, U.S. Embassy personnel are instructed to remain aware of their surroundings, avoid protests or demonstrations, and monitor local media outlets to stay abreast of developing events. The Embassy will continue …
Read More» Location: India Event: U.S. Citizens should exercise caution in light of continued protests and demonstrations which are continuing in many parts of India. While demonstrations in the National Capital Region have been relatively peaceful over the past few days, U.S. citizens should continue to monitor local media for news concerning demonstrations and their locations, and …
Read More» Location: India Event: U.S. citizens in India should exercise caution in light of continued protests throughout the country in response to the approval of the Citizenship Amendment Act. It is important that you monitor local media outlets for updates on demonstrations, road and mass transit closures, curfews, possible impact on air travel, and locations where the internet and mobile phone …
Read More» Location: India Event: U.S. citizens in India should exercise caution in light of continued protests throughout the country in response to the approval of the Citizenship Amendment Act. The government imposed the law that prevents gatherings of four or more people – known as Section 144 – in Uttar Pradesh and according to press reports in parts …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Consular Services will continue to function during the lapse in Congressional appropriations. If you have a scheduled visa interview or American Citizen Services appointment, please arrive at the Embassy/Consulate at your designated time. For additional information, please consult our call center here. The American Center and the American Center Library in New Delhi are …
Read More» President Trump has signed an Executive Order to close federal offices and excuse all federal employees from duty for the scheduled workday on Monday, December 24, 2018. Tuesday, December 25, 2018 is a scheduled federal holiday. The Department of State and all annexes, both domestically and overseas, will be closed for normal business on December …
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