Indian consulates in Arkansas
Arkansas is served from Houston along with Kansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. Little Rock is 441 miles away and Fayetteville 571, which makes this one of the few states where the drive is longer from the north than from the south.
Which Indian consulate covers Arkansas?
Arkansas is covered by Consulate General of India, Houston, 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, Houston
Distance from each city in Arkansas
| City | Consulate | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | Consulate General of India, Houston | 441 mi | 8 h 23 min |
| Fort Smith | Consulate General of India, Houston | 515 mi | 9 h 17 min |
| Jonesboro | Consulate General of India, Houston | 567 mi | 10 h 36 min |
| Fayetteville | Consulate General of India, Houston | 571 mi | 10 h 15 min |
The figures come from routing data, not from a timetable, and they ignore congestion.
Of the 4 places listed for Arkansas, the closest to its consulate is Little Rock at 441 miles and the furthest is Fayetteville at 571. The average across the state is around 524 miles each way.
What you can settle without going
- You can book the VFS appointment, or post the file to the VFS centre instead.
- You can download and print the surrender certificate once it is issued.
- You can register with the consulate so it can reach you in an emergency.
Check the guides first. Several of these trips turn out to be unnecessary.