U.S. opens new consulate in Bengaluru, India

Highlights: New US consulate office opened in Bengaluru, India

• The US Consulate General has opened a new office in Bengaluru on January 17, 2025.
• The Consulate is set to function with limited staff until a permanent facility is confirmed.
• The new facility is aimed at facilitating an easy visa process for US visas for Karnataka residents.
• This move marks an important step in shaping economic and diplomatic ties between India and the US.

 

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New US Consulate Office in Bengaluru

On January 17, 2025, the US opened a new consulate office located at JW Marriott Hotel on Vittal Mallya Road. The office was inaugurated by the US Ambassador Eric Garcetti, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

The new consulate is temporarily set to function with limited staff until permanent staff is recruited. This new office is aimed to help Karnataka residents, especially students and working professionals willing to apply for US visas who make up around 37% of India’s software exports to the US.

 

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India strengthening diplomatic bonds with the US

The opening of the new consulate office marks a crucial step in strengthening diplomatic bonds with the US. This move is likely to enhance ties in education, technology, trade, and other sectors.

 The External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced that India is also planning to open a consulate office in Los Angeles, reflecting mutual engagement between the two countries. Jaishankar is also hoping to set up student exchange programmes and joint campuses as a step to overcome “hesitations in history”.

 

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