By Vandana Jhingan

VFS Global has launched new centres in Seattle and Bellevue, USA, dedicated to providing comprehensive visa, OCI, passport, renunciation of Indian citizenship, and Global Entry Programme (GEP) verification services on behalf of the Government of India.

The Seattle Centre, located at Suite 240, 3131 Elliot Avenue, Seattle 98131, aims to serve the Indian diaspora and other applicants across the United States. Meanwhile, the Bellevue drop-off location at Suite 100, 1400 112th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98004, extends support specifically to the Indian community.

These centres are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities designed to offer a superior application experience and convenience to travelers. They cater to the consular jurisdiction covering nine Pacific North Western states: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming. For detailed service information, applicants can visit https://indiainseattle.gov.in/.

Mr. Prakash Gupta, Consul General of India in Seattle, emphasized the Government of India’s commitment to enhancing relations with the Pacific Northwest. He highlighted the importance of the new visa application centres (VAC) in Seattle and Bellevue in providing enhanced consular services to applicants in the Greater Seattle Area.

Amit Kumar Sharma, Head – Americas, VFS Global, expressed excitement about expanding their partnership with the Government of India. Since 2008, VFS Global has been a trusted partner in providing visa, passport, and consular services globally, including in the United States, where they manage services on behalf of the Indian Embassy and Consulates.

These initiatives underscore VFS Global’s dedication to delivering seamless visa processes and efficient consular services, supported by dedicated customer service channels and modern amenities at their new centres in Seattle and Bellevue.