Indian Passport, Visa And OCI Services Resume Across Australia As VFS Global Reopens Centres From 23 July

Indian Passport, Visa And OCI Services Resume Across Australia As VFS Global Reopens Centres From 23 July

Indian passport, visa and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) services have officially resumed across Australia, bringing welcome relief to thousands of applicants following weeks of uncertainty surrounding consular service arrangements. VFS Global has recommenced operations from 23 July 2026 at its upgraded centres nationwide. The resumption of services follows recent legal proceedings in India relating […]

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 India’s Supreme Court Orders Temporary Arrangements To Ensure Passport And Visa Services Continue In Australia

India’s Supreme Court Orders Temporary Arrangements To Ensure Passport And Visa Services Continue In Australia

The Supreme Court of India has upheld the Delhi High Court’s decision to set aside the Ministry of External Affairs’ tender process for outsourcing Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) services in Australia, Singapore, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. At the same time, the Court has ordered temporary arrangements to ensure services continue without disruption […]

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 India Moves Supreme Court Over Passport And Visa Services Tender Dispute Affecting Canberra Mission

India Moves Supreme Court Over Passport And Visa Services Tender Dispute Affecting Canberra Mission

The Government of India has approached the Supreme Court of India after the Delhi High Court quashed a tender process relating to passport, visa and consular services at several Indian diplomatic missions abroad, including the Indian High Commission in Canberra. The legal development is being closely watched by Indian Australians who regularly access these essential […]

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 Indian Visa and Passport Services in Australia: MEA Tender Process Set Aside, Reopening Date Unclear

Indian Visa and Passport Services in Australia: MEA Tender Process Set Aside, Reopening Date Unclear

Delhi High Court orders a fresh procurement process as applicants continue to await confirmation on passport, OCI, visa and consular services The Delhi High Court has set aside the tender process conducted by India’s Ministry of External Affairs for outsourced Indian consular, passport and visa services in Australia, after finding that the technical evaluation of […]

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