CPV DIVISION

#Consular, #Passport (Diplomatic and Official) and #Visa Division, Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.

[CPV DIVISION @CPVIndia]

The two sides exchanged views on a wide range of consular issues, including visa and immigration procedures, protection of citizens and cooperation in addressing consular cases.

[CPV DIVISION @CPVIndia]

On 23rd April, the 1st India - Viet Nam Consular Dialogue was held in Hanoi, co-chaired by the Joint Secretary (CPV) and Mr. Doan Hoang Minh, DG of Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam.
@MEAIndia @AmbHanoi @MOFAVietNam

[CPV DIVISION @CPVIndia]

During the dialogue, visa and consular matters pertaining to nationals of both countries were discussed. (2/2)

[CPV DIVISION @CPVIndia]

The 3rd India-South Korea Consular Dialogue was held in Seoul on 7th April. The Indian side was led by JS (CPV) while the Korean side was led by Mr Yoon Chusok, Director General for Consular Affairs and Safety, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea. (1/2)

[CPV DIVISION @CPVIndia]

The cordial meeting discussed various visa and consular affairs between the two countries, as well as cooperation under MLAT and between agencies.

[CPV DIVISION @CPVIndia]

The 10th Round of India-Russia Consular Dialogue was held on 18th March 2026 in New Delhi. The Indian side was led by Director (CPV) Sh. Naba Kumar Pal while the Russian side was led by Mr. Alexander Noskov, Deputy Director of the Consular Department, @mfa_russia.
@MEAIndia

[Bureau of Immigration, Government of India @BOIndiaOfficial]

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[CPV DIVISION @CPVIndia]

Secretary (CPV&OIA), Ms. Sripriya Ranganathan @ranganathan_sr, addressed a virtual meeting with the Chief Secretaries of all States/UTs to discuss the evolving situation in West Asia and the Gulf region.
Key points below 👇🏼

[Randhir Jaiswal @MEAIndia]

Ms. Sripriya Ranganathan @SecretaryCPVOIA convened a virtual meeting today with the Chief Secretaries of all States/UTs to discuss the evolving situation in West Asia and the Gulf region.

💠 Highlighted the key points from the suo moto Statement in Parliament today by EAM @DrSJaishankar

💠 Provided updates on the efforts being undertaken by Indian Embassies and Consulates to ensure the safety and welfare of Indian nationals in the region; and requested for the assistance of States/UTs in the dissemination of updated information and Advisories being issued regularly by Indian Embassies and Consulates.

💠 Outlined the steps being taken by Ministry of Civil Aviation, in close coordination with Indian Embassies and Consulates, to facilitate the return to India of stranded Indian passengers and those on short-term visits in the region, which had enabled the safe return of over 67,000 Indians since the start of the conflict on 28 February 2026.

💠 Responded to the requests and specific points raised by many Chief Secretaries, and took note of their further suggestions.

💠 Discussed steps to further strengthen the coordination with States/UTs through MEA’s Special Control Room, as well as through RPOs and MEA Branch Secretariats in India.

[Randhir Jaiswal @MEAIndia]

A Special Control Room has been set up in the Ministry of External Affairs in view of the current situation in West Asia and the Gulf region. Details are as below ⬇️

🔗 https://t.co/nK3d6SY9Pa

[CPV DIVISION @CPVIndia]

Both sides held wide ranging discussions on visa, consular and MLAT matters.

[CPV DIVISION @CPVIndia]

The 2nd Round of 🇮🇳-🇫🇷 Consular Dialogue was held in Paris on 29 January. The meeting was co-chaired by JS (CPV), @MEAIndia and Ms. Pauline Carmona, Director for French Nationals Abroad and Consular Administration, Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France.

[CPV DIVISION @CPVIndia]

The cordial meeting discussed matters affecting nationals residing in both countries & stressed on furthering people-to-people movement between the two friendly neighbours. @HCIMaldives @MDVinINDIA @IndianDiplomacy

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The 3rd 🇮🇳-🇲🇻 consular dialogue co-chaired by JS (CPV), @MEAIndia and H.E. Ms. Aishath Azeema, HC of Maldives to India was held on 18 Dec 2025 at New Delhi.

[India in Saudi Arabia @IndianEmbRiyadh]

Enhancing the Strategic Partnership!

Ambassador Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan and H.E. Abdulmajeed bin Rashed Alsmari, Deputy Minister for Protocol Affairs @KSAmofaEN signed the bilateral Visa Waiver Agreement for holders of diplomatic, special and official passports, today in Riyadh.

The agreement will facilitate official travels and boost bilateral exchanges under the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council.

@PMOIndia
@DrSJaishankar
@MEAIndia
@IndianDiplomacy

[Randhir Jaiswal @MEAIndia]

The 6th 🇮🇳-🇦🇪 Joint Committee Meeting on Consular Affairs was held in Abu Dhabi today. Led by Secretary (CPV & OIA) Arun Kumar Chatterjee and H.E. Omar Obaid AlHesan AlShamsi, Undersecretary @mofauae.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment in ensuring the safety, dignity and well-being of their citizens living in each other’s countries. They also agreed on further steps to enhance cooperation across the consular, visa and legal domain.

[CPV DIVISION @CPVIndia]

Both sides discussed visa & consular matters affecting nationals in both countries. @IndiainPanama @IndianDiplomacy @CRcancilleria

[CPV DIVISION @CPVIndia]

The inaugural 🇮🇳-🇨🇷 consular dialogue co-chaired by Ms. Lydia Peralta,Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs for Bilateral Affairs and International Cooperation and JS,CPV @MEAIndia was held on 11 Nov 2025 at San José, Costa Rica.

[Embassy of India in Lithuania @IndEmbVilnius]

📚Embassy organised an orientation event for the newly arrived Indian students in Lithuania.

Ambassador @uttamdev welcomed the Indian students & assured them of Embassy’s support.

✍️The representatives from Vilnius University, Vilnius Tech University, Mykolo Romerio University and SMK College briefed the students about their respective Universities and their activities.

📖👨‍🎓 While the members of Indian Community guided the students about local procedures & living conditions.✨

@VU_LT
@diaspora_india @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @iccr_hq @PIB_India @CPVIndia

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@IndinNederlands @IndianDiplomacy @NLinIndia

[CPV DIVISION @CPVIndia]

A fruitful & cordial 2nd 🇮🇳-🇳🇱 Consular Dialogue headed by Mr Jeroen Roodenburg,Director,Consular & visa affairs @DutchMFA and JS CPV, @MeaIndia was held in New Delhi on 9 Oct '25. Both sides held wide discussions on visa & consular matters particularly that of IN students in NL.