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VFS India Consular Application Centre in San Jose, California Phone Number, Location, Opening hours, Email, Visa and Consular Services
Apply Indian Visa from San Jose, USA
Address: Suite D100, 1580-1630 Old Oakland Road, San Jose, CA 95112
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 San Jose Official Website: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/attend-centre/San%20Jose
Government of India Official Website: www.india.gov.in
Map: View Google direction here.
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Which states fall under the Jurisdiction of the VFS Indian Consular Application Centre, San Jose?
Customer residing having valid address proof in the following states should submit their applications to VFS Indian Consular Application Centre:
- Northern California (48 counties not covered by the Los Angeles jurisdiction)
- Guam
- Hawaii
- Utah
- Colorado
- Wyoming
Services available at VFS ICAC San Jose
1.Visa applications (Tourist, Business, Entry, and more)
2.Passport services including renewals, re-issues, and other related services
3.OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India): New registration, renewal, and miscellaneous services
4.Miscellaneous Consular Services, such as:
- Power of attorney
- Birth and marriage certificate attestation
- NORI I/II/III
- Police Clearance Certificates (for foreign nationals)
- Life Certificate (non-pension)
- Form-filling, photo assistance, photocopying, return courier service—all at no additional cost.
- 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 – VFS ICAC San Jose
Passport
- Normal: 2–4 weeks
- Tatkal: 3–7 working days
OCI
- New OCI: 6–10 weeks
- OCI re-issue: 4–6 weeks
Renunciation
- 1–3 weeks
Visa
- Regular visas: 7–10 business days
- Emergency visas: 1–3 days (subject to Consulate approval)
List of VFS Indian Consular Application Centre Holidays in USA
| Date | Holiday Name 2026 |
| 01-Jan-26 | New Year’s Day |
| 19-Jan-26 | Martin Luther King Day |
| 25-May-26 | Memorial Day |
| 03-Jul-26 | Independence Day (US) |
| 07-Sep-26 | Labor Day |
| 09-Nov-26 | Diwali |
| 11-Nov-26 | Veterans Day – Training Day |
| 26-Nov-26 | Thanksgiving Break |
| 27-Nov-26 | Thanksgiving Break |
| 25-Dec-26 | Christmas Day |
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List of Indian Visa Application Centre
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Apply Tourist Visa online to visit India
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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
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Dear Sir/Madam,
I Kumar Muddavvanavar,Red KPTCL Engineer from Bangaluru. Now i am in my son’s residence in Dublin,CA.
For disbursing my pension life certificate is needed. In the regards what are the documents i have to punish,kindly advise me in this regard.
With Regards,
Hi Mr. Kumar,
If you are in Dublin,CA and need to submit a Life Certificate for pension disbursement through the VFS Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC), the document requirements are generally like this — but always confirm with the passport office or pension authority before visiting:
Documents Required (California / USA)
1) Life Certificate
✔ Must be signed in front of either:
✔ A Consular Officer at VFS ICAC OR
✔ A Notary Public / Gazetted Officer (some Indian pension offices accept notarized certificates when abroad; confirm first)
2) Identity / Citizenship Documents
✔ Original Indian Passport (primary ID)
✔ Copy of Passport (photo & address pages)
✔ Aadhaar Card / PAN Card (optional, if available & required)
3) Pension-Related Documents
✔ Pension Payment Order (PPO) – copy
✔ Any pensioner identity card (if issued by pension authority)
4) Proof of Current Residence
✔ US Driver’s License or State ID (California ID)
✔ Or utility bill / lease agreement (if needed)
5) Photographs
✔ 2 passport-size photos (as per VFS photo specifications)
6) VFS ICAC Requirements
✔ VFS Application Form (filled & signed)
✔ Appointment Confirmation (if online appointment required)
✔ Applicable VFS service fees
7) Bank Proof
✔ Bank passbook / canceled cheque for pension credit details
(Sometimes asked by pension office in India)
Thanks,
Support team.