Indian Passport, Visa And OCI Services Resume Across Australia As VFS Global Reopens Centres From 23 July
Desi Australia July 23, 2026
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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
Desi Australia July 21, 2026
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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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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 Clarifies Limited Consular Services Continue in Australia as VFS Disruption Persists
Desi Australia July 7, 2026
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India Clarifies Limited Consular Services Continue in Australia as VFS Disruption Persists

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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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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