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- Representational image | AI-generatedIndian passport, visa and OCI applicants in Seattle will soon be able to complete all their consular work at a single location, as VFS Global shifts its Seattle operations to the same building as the Consulate General of India, starting January 26.
- The Consulate General of India in Seattle announced the change in a post on social media platform X, saying that the Indian Consular Application Center operated by VFS Global will now function from: Federal Reserve Building Suite 804 (8th Floor) 1015 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 Timings: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm The existing VFS Global Bellevue centre, located at Clover Building, 14450 NE 29th Place #117, Bellevue, WA 98007, will continue to serve applicants as usual.
- How this helps applicants With both VFS services and the Consulate now under one roof in Seattle, applicants will be able to handle document submissions, queries and consular-related issues at the same place.
- This is expected to reduce travel time, avoid multiple appointments at different locations, and make the overall application process faster and more convenient.
- Officials said, "The co-location of Indian Consular Application Center in Seattle will help consular applicants seamlessly coordinate all their queries (including those with the Consulate) at a single location, enabling us to deliver a more efficient and applicant friendly interface."Published: 24 Jan 2026, 10:09 am ISTShare Related TopicsIndian ConsulateIndian PassportSeattleRead articles on appSubscribe to our NewsletterGet Latest Mathrubhumi Updates in EnglishFollowDisclaimer: Kindly avoid objectionable, derogatory, unlawful and lewd comments, while responding to reports.
