Indian consulates in Alabama
Alabama answers to Atlanta, which is the closest thing to a convenient arrangement in this district. Birmingham is 155 miles from the counter and Mobile 343, so the state splits neatly into a morning trip and a day trip.
Which Indian consulate covers Alabama?
Alabama is covered by Consulate General of India, Atlanta, and that is the office that handles attestation, certificates and emergencies for anyone living here. Passports, visas and OCI cards go through the VFS centre that acts for it.
Consulate General of India, Atlanta
Distance from each city in Alabama
| City | Consulate | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | Consulate General of India, Atlanta | 155 mi | 2 h 56 min |
| Huntsville | Consulate General of India, Atlanta | 175 mi | 3 h 51 min |
| Montgomery | Consulate General of India, Atlanta | 176 mi | 3 h 17 min |
| Tuscaloosa | Consulate General of India, Atlanta | 212 mi | 3 h 57 min |
| Mobile | Consulate General of India, Atlanta | 343 mi | 6 h 18 min |
Times are OSRM estimates at posted speed limits and without traffic, so treat them as a floor.
Of the 5 places listed for Alabama, the closest to its consulate is Birmingham at 155 miles and the furthest is Mobile at 343. The average across the state is around 212 miles each way.
What you can settle without going
- You can apply for an e-Visa on the official portal, with no appointment and no office visit.
- You can fill in the passport, OCI and renunciation forms online before anything is posted.
- You can book the VFS appointment, or post the file to the VFS centre instead.
Most of what people drive there for can be started, and sometimes finished, online.