Indian Visa and Passport Services in Australia: MEA Tender Process Set Aside, Reopening Date Unclear
Desi Australia July 16, 2026
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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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India Suspends Visa and Passport Services across Australia as VFS Transition creates Temporary Disruption
Desi Australia July 1, 2026
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India Suspends Visa and Passport Services across Australia as VFS Transition creates Temporary Disruption

Thousands of Indian passport holders and Australian travellers have been advised to expect temporary disruptions to Indian consular services after visa, passport and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) processing through VFS Global was suspended across Australia from 1 July. The pause follows the conclusion of VFS Global’s contract with the High Commission of India, with […]

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