Indian Visa Update 2026: Resumption of OCI and Visa Services in Los Angeles
On April 6, 2026, Indian visa and OCI services were reopened at the Indian Consulate General in Los Angeles. While some services are still provided by San Francisco, the update is applicable to inhabitants of Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico.
There is a little but significant change for travelers and the Indian diaspora in several sections of the United States. Applications for Indian visas and OCI services for residents of Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico have now resumed.
The Consulate General of India in Los Angeles (CGI LA) has started processing these services again as of April 6, 2026, according to the most recent information provided by VFS Global.
Indian citizens, OCI cardholders, and foreign people who intend to travel, stay in India for an extended period of time, or apply for Indian citizenship are particularly affected by this move.
Who Is Eligible to Apply to CGI Los Angeles?
The Los Angeles jurisdiction is now accepting applications for Indian visas and OCI from residents of the following areas:
Nevada, Arizona, and Southern California
New Mexico
Applicants who were previously uncertain about the appropriate consular jurisdiction for their applications benefit from the update
San Francisco Still Manages a Few Services
The Consulate General of India, San Francisco will continue to handle some services even though VFS Global is currently handling visa and OCI applications in Los Angeles. Among them are:
Services for passports
Verification of the Global Entry Program (GEP)
Police Clearance Certificate, or PCC
Applications for surrender certificates
Those who need these services should keep submitting their applications through the San Francisco jurisdiction.
Why Travelers Should Pay Attention to This Update
Changes in jurisdiction may have an impact on where you track applications, schedule appointments, and submit documents. Delays and rejected submissions can be avoided by applying through the appropriate consulate.Clarity on where to apply saves time and effort for families handling papers from overseas, OCI cardholders, and regular travelers.
Where to Look Up Information
The official VFS Global platform, which manages Indian consular services in the US, provides applicants with the most recent instructions, document checklists, and appointment updates.
A Brief Synopsis
Indian Visa and OCI services restarted under CGI Los Angeles
Date of implementation: April 6, 2026
applies to people who live in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Southern California.
CGI San Francisco continues to provide services for passports, PCCs, GEPs, and surrender certificates.
Before filing the application, confirm your jurisdiction if you want to visit India or change your OCI status this year. It's a tiny action that can stop needless delays.
