Press Releases 2004

U.S. Embassy Visa, Library Services Suspended For August 5

August 4, 2004

NEW DELHI - In light of security concerns, the Consular (visa) Section and the Department of Homeland Security - Immigration Office at the U.S. Embassy and the Information Resource Center (American Library) at the American Center in New Delhi will close to the public on Thursday, August 5, 2004.

The Embassy will make every effort to continue to provide emergency services to American citizens on August 5. Americans needing emergency assistance may telephone the Embassy at 2419-8562 or 2419-0110 or contact the U.S. Embassy by e-mail at acsnd@state.gov. In case of an emergency outside business hours, American citizens may reach the Embassy duty officer by calling 2419-8000.

The Consulates General in Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta will remain open for business as usual.

American citizens in India who are not presently registered with the Embassy are urged to do so as soon as possible. You may do so at https://travelregistration.state.gov. U.S. citizens should consult the Embassy's web site at http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov or call one of the numbers listed above to confirm the Embassy's reopening.

The Embassy will also announce as soon as possible on its web site and to the press what arrangements will be made to accommodate visa applicants with appointments scheduled on August 5. Such applicants will not be required to make new appointments and the Embassy will make every effort to see them as soon as resources permit.