Information for Travelers
United States Consulate Chennai, India
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations Across Tamil Nadu
January 30, 2013
Due to recent petrol bombings and other security concerns in Chennai related to a recently released film, services will be reduced at the U.S. Consulate General Chennai on Thursday, January 31 and Friday, February 1, 2013.
U.S. citizens with appointments for services for Thursday, January 31 and Friday, February 1 are encouraged to confirm their appointments.
Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. You should avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations.
Review your personal security plans; remain aware of your surroundings, including local events; and monitor local news stations for updates. Maintain a high level of vigilance and take appropriate steps to enhance your personal security.
We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in India enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at https://step.state.gov/step/. STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates, and makes it easier for the U.S. embassy or nearest U.S. consulate to contact you in an emergency. If you don’t have Internet access, enroll directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
U.S. citizens traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department of State’s website at http://travel.state.gov, where you can find current Worldwide Cautions, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information. For additional information, refer to "A Safe Trip Abroad”.
Contact the U.S. embassy or consulate for up-to-date information on travel restrictions. You can also obtain the latest information by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free within the United States and Canada, or on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444 from other countries. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). Follow us on Twitter and Facebook, as well. You can also download our free Smart Traveler iPhone App to have travel information at your fingertips.
-- The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai (Madras) is located at 220 Anna Salai, Gemini Circle, 600006; telephone +91-44-2857-4000; fax +91-44-2811-2027. The Internet home page address is http://chennai.usconsulate.gov/.
-- The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi is located at Shanti Path, Chanakya Puri 110021; telephone +91-11-2419-8000; fax +91-11-2419-8407. The Embassy's Internet home page address is http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/.
-- The U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai (Bombay) is located atC-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400051, telephone +91-22-2672-4000; fax +91-22-2363-0350. The Internet home page address is http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov/.
-- The U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata (Calcutta) is at 5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, 700071; telephone +91-33-3984-2400; fax +91-33-2282-2335. The Internet home page address is http://kolkata.usconsulate.gov/.
-- The U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad is at Paigah Palace, 1-8-323, Chiran Fort Lane, Begumpet, Secunderabad 500 003; telephone: +91 (40) 4033-8300. The Internet home page address: http://hyderabad.usconsulate.gov/.
General Information
American Citizen Services is open Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. except for Indian and American holidays, to provide emergency and non-emergency assistance to U.S. citizens. Appointments should be made for all non-emergency services. https://evisaforms.state.gov/acs/default.asp?postcode=MDR&appcode=1 < class="paragraph">Our busiest days are Mondays, and the day following a holiday. To receive the fastest service, we recommend that you avoid these peak periods.
Please enter the U.S. Consulate at the main gate on Cathedral Road. You must present your valid passport or other form of government-issued photo identification to gain access to American Citizen Services.
Payment for services may be made in cash in either U.S. dollars or Indian rupees or by credit/debit card or by rupee demand draft made payable to the U.S. Consulate, Chennai. The following credit/debit cards are accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Novus/Discover, Diners, and "logoed" debit (purchasing) cards displaying the Visa or MasterCard logo.
The Consulate does not accept payment by personal check or traveler's check.
American Citizen Services cannot provide direct assistance to non-U.S. citizens, such as “green card” holders, nor can we assist in matters concerning Indian visas.
American Citizen Services is unable to answer visa questions. If you require information about immigrant visas, including how to apply to replace an alien registration card, or green card, or about non-immigrant visas, please press refer to the Visa Services section on this webpage.
American Citizen Services
Contact Information
Telephone: 2857-4000
Fax: 2857-4344
E-mail Address
You may also contact American Citizen Services in writing at ChennaiCS@state.gov
When writing, please provide your full name, address and contact information.
Mailing Address
If writing to American Citizen Services, please address your envelope as follows:
ACS
220 Anna Salai (also known as Mount Road)
Chennai 600 006
United States Consulate Chennai, India
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations Across Tamil Nadu
January 30, 2013
Due to recent petrol bombings and other security concerns in Chennai related to a recently released film, services will be reduced at the U.S. Consulate General Chennai on Thursday, January 31 and Friday, February 1, 2013.
U.S. citizens with appointments for services for Thursday, January 31 and Friday, February 1 are encouraged to confirm their appointments.
Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. You should avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations.
Review your personal security plans; remain aware of your surroundings, including local events; and monitor local news stations for updates. Maintain a high level of vigilance and take appropriate steps to enhance your personal security.
We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in India enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at https://step.state.gov/step/. STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates, and makes it easier for the U.S. embassy or nearest U.S. consulate to contact you in an emergency. If you don’t have Internet access, enroll directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
U.S. citizens traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department of State’s website at http://travel.state.gov, where you can find current Worldwide Cautions, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information. For additional information, refer to "A Safe Trip Abroad”.
Contact the U.S. embassy or consulate for up-to-date information on travel restrictions. You can also obtain the latest information by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free within the United States and Canada, or on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444 from other countries. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). Follow us on Twitter and Facebook, as well. You can also download our free Smart Traveler iPhone App to have travel information at your fingertips.
-- The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai (Madras) is located at 220 Anna Salai, Gemini Circle, 600006; telephone +91-44-2857-4000; fax +91-44-2811-2027. The Internet home page address is http://chennai.usconsulate.gov/.
-- The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi is located at Shanti Path, Chanakya Puri 110021; telephone +91-11-2419-8000; fax +91-11-2419-8407. The Embassy's Internet home page address is http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/.
-- The U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai (Bombay) is located atC-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400051, telephone +91-22-2672-4000; fax +91-22-2363-0350. The Internet home page address is http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov/.
-- The U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata (Calcutta) is at 5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, 700071; telephone +91-33-3984-2400; fax +91-33-2282-2335. The Internet home page address is http://kolkata.usconsulate.gov/.
-- The U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad is at Paigah Palace, 1-8-323, Chiran Fort Lane, Begumpet, Secunderabad 500 003; telephone: +91 (40) 4033-8300. The Internet home page address: http://hyderabad.usconsulate.gov/.