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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 India Clarifies Limited Consular Services Continue in Australia as VFS Disruption Persists

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

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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