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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The Indian High Commission has clarified that while VFS-operated Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) services remain temporarily unavailable across Australia, essential consular assistance continues through Indian diplomatic missions. The clarification comes as many applicants continue to experience delays following the suspension that began on 1 July. The temporary disruption is linked to ongoing legal proceedings […]
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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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