The Embassy of India, Riyadh announces that it has entered into a contract with M/s VFS GCC LLC for outsourcing its passport, visa and consular services. The outsourcing of consular services at Omm Al Hamam & Batha has commenced from 11th February 2009 and Dammam Centre has commenced from 1st March 2009 and will cover areas of Central and Eastern regions falling under the jurisdiction of Embassy of India, Riyadh.
This is in line with Government of India's policy to reach out to
the ever-expanding large Indian community in different parts of
the world including the Gulf region, and to provide efficient and
transparent services in a comfortable environment to the community
with minimum additional financial liability.
The outsourcing of Indian passport, visa and consular services has
been divided into three offices i.e.
- India Passport and Visa Application Centre at Omm Al Hamam, which will provide both passport and visa services
- India Passport Collection Centre at Batha which will accept only Indian passport and passport-related applications from individuals and families only Agents and Companies will submit passport applications at Omm Al Hamam Office ONLY
- Attestation of documents-related consular services will be provided
at the Embassy by M/s VFS GCC LLC.
Staff members of VFS have no role or influence over the outcome
of an application. The decision to grant or refuse a visa is made
solely by the officers at the Embassy of India, Riyadh.
It remains our commitment to ensure the integrity of our process.
Any applicant submitting false documentation or other incorrect
information in support of his/her application may be referred to
the local authorities.
This site contains important information on Consular services, Passport
and Visa application process and related details. Please go through
the contents carefully before making an application.
Embassy of India Website
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