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VFS India Consular Application Centre in Raleigh, North Carolina Phone Number, Location, Opening hours, Email, Visa and Consular Services
Apply Indian Visa from Raleigh, USA
Address: Suite 103, 8354 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
Phone: +1 800-320-9625
Business hours for Submission (by appointment only): Monday to Saturday – 09:00AM – 03:30PM
Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC), USA Official Website: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/attend-centre
Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) in Raleigh Official Website: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/attend-centre/Raleigh
Government of India Official Website: www.india.gov.in
Map: View Google direction here.
H1B Dropbox Eligibility 2025 and H1B visa stamping Explained
After September 2, 2025, H1B visa holders will not be eligible for US visa Dropbox (interview waiver) program. Read more through the above link.
How to update OCI card USA?
Which states fall under the Jurisdiction of the VFS Indian Consular Application Centre in Raleigh?
Customer residing having valid address proof in the following states should submit their applications to VFS Indian Consular Application Centre:
- Bermuda
- District of Columbia
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- North Carolina
- Virginia and West Virginia
Do you know US ends Third Country Visa Stamping?
Yes, US ends Third Country visa stamping effective from October 12, 2025. Know more here
Services Offered at VFS ICAC Raleigh
At the Raleigh centre, applicants can submit and process:
- Visa Applications
- Passport Services
- OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) Card
- Renunciation of Indian Citizenship
- Attestation & Consular Miscellaneous Services.
- Visit https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/eoi/login
- Login with your registered account (Email and password)
- Book the appointment.
How to Check / Track Status of India Consular Application (VFS) Centre in USA?
India Immigration Centre will email once your visa is ready. If you still want to get in touch, you should check for SMS service in the centre while you apply.
For more details visit https://www.vfsvisaonline.com/Global-Passporttracking/Track
Apply through Postal or Appointment
Before you apply by post or Appointment, you must fill a consular application form online on the Government of India website. You must complete registration on VFS Portal to submit your Consular application to VFS Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC).
Processing Time for VFS Raleigh
| Passport Services | Normal: 2–4 weeks; Tatkal: 3–7 working days |
| OCI Card | New OCI: 6–10 weeks, Re-issue/Renewal:
04–6 weeks |
| Renunciation | 1–3 weeks |
| Indian Visa | Regular tourist/business: 7–12 days; Emergency cases: 1–3 days (subject to Embassy approval) |
List of VFS Indian Consular Application Centre Holidays in USA
| Date (DD/MMM/YYYY) | Day | Holiday Name |
| 01-Jan-26 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| 19-Jan-26 | Monday | Martin Luther King Day |
| 25-May-26 | Monday | Memorial Day |
| 03-Jul-26 | Friday | Independence Day (US) |
| 07-Sep-26 | Monday | Labor Day |
| 09-Nov-26 | Monday | Diwali |
| 11-Nov-26 | Wednesday | Veterans Day – Training Day |
| 26-Nov-26 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Break |
| 27-Nov-26 | Friday | Thanksgiving Break |
| 25-Dec-26 | Friday | Christmas Day |
How can Indian Nationals apply for a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from the USA?
Check the Procedure for Indian National to PCC from USA: Procedures, Documents required through the above link.
How to apply and obtain Indian Visa: Procedures, Documents required?
Check the Procedure to apply and obtain Indian Visa: Procedures, Documents required through the above link.
List of Indian Visa Application Centre
View the List of Indian Visa Application Centre through the above link.
Apply Tourist Visa online to visit India
Apply Indian tourist visa online
You can make enquiries to get Indian Visa online, how to apply for evisa online in India and further details through the above link or you can call the below number
HELP DESK INFORMATION: +91-11-24300666, (+91) 82 7808 7808
Email: indiatvoa@gov.in, indian-evisa@gov.in
Payment helpdesk:
SBI ePay: +91-22-2753-5773 (24 x 7); Email: sbiepay@sbi.co.in
Business hours: (10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. IST)
Axis: +91 1800-419-0073 (24 x 7); Email: ecom@axisbank.com
Business hours: (09.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m IST)
Indian Embassy | Consulate | Consulate General Worldwide
Find Embassy of Indian, Consulate of Indian, Consulate General of Indian in other countries address, phone number, Email, Indian Visa, Passport related enquiries and more through the below link.
Immigration Office in India
View immigration office in India address, phone, fax, working hours, email through the above link.
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