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Consulate General of the United States in Chennai, India

Consulate General of the United States in Chennai, India, located at Gemini Circle. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, phone, fax, office hours, online resources including the official website, Facebook page, and Twitter, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    Gemini Circle
    Chennai 600006
    India
  • Telephone

    +91 44 2857 4000, +91 44 2811 2000

  • Fax

    +91 44 2811 2020

  • Email

    [email protected]

  • Office Hours

    Monday to Friday: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and the three Union Territories of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry.

Location Map

Located at Gemini Circle, the consulate is near key landmarks like Thousand Lights Mosque and Valluvar Kottam. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of the United States in Chennai, India

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Eid al-Fitr: March 31 Flag of India
  • Rama Navami: April 06 Flag of India
  • Mahavir Jayanti: April 10 Flag of India
  • Good Friday: April 18 Flag of India

Visa Requirements

If you hold an Indian passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter the United States.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to United States without a visa. The most common types of United States visas are the following.

  • Nonimmigrant Visas
    • Business/Tourist visa
    • Work visa
    • Student visa
    • Exchange visitor visa
    • Transit/Ship crew visa
    • Religious worker visa
    • Domestic employee visa
    • Journalist and media visa
    • Treaty traders and treaty investors visa
  • Immigrant Visas
    • Family-based immigration
    • Fiancé(e) visa (K-1)
    • Religious workers visa
    • Employment-based immigration
    • Diversity visa (DV)
    • Returning resident visa (SB-1)

Head of Mission

Chris Hodges, Consul General

Online Resources

Explore the consulate and the services it offers. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in India

Besides Consulate General of the United States in Chennai, India, United States also has 4 representations in the following cities of India:


View All Diplomatic Missions of United States in India

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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Nearby Landmarks

  • Thousand Lights Mosque (0.52 km away)

    Anna Salai, Royapettah, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006, India

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  • Valluvar Kottam (1.03 km away)

    Kodambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034, India

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  • Government Museum (2.04 km away)

    Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600008, India

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  • Kapaleeshwarar Temple (2.89 km away)

    12, North Mada Street, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India

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  • Chennai Central Railway Station (4.25 km away)

    Station Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600003, India

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  • Arignar Anna Zoological Park (26.61 km away)

    Vandalur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600048, India

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This page was last edited on 10 August 2024 at 02:20 PM (EST).

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