Indian consulates in Maine
Maine moved to the new consulate in Boston, and the New York consulate still advertises it as part of its own district. Boston is the right answer: 107 miles from Portland, 392 from Presque Isle.
Which Indian consulate covers Maine?
Maine is claimed by two consulates at once. We give Consulate General of India, Boston, which is what the national jurisdiction table says, but la tabla nacional y la subpágina oficial de Boston lo dan a Boston; la cabecera del Consulado en Nueva York lo sigue anunciando como suyo.
Neither office has withdrawn its claim, so if the file matters, call the one you plan to use before you travel.
Consulate General of India, Boston
Consulate General of India, New York
Distance from each city in Maine
| City | Consulate | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | Consulate General of India, Boston | 107 mi | 2 h 11 min |
| Lewiston | Consulate General of India, Boston | 139 mi | 2 h 44 min |
| Bangor | Consulate General of India, Boston | 236 mi | 4 h 34 min |
| Calais | Consulate General of India, Boston | 330 mi | 6 h 45 min |
| Houlton | Consulate General of India, Boston | 352 mi | 6 h 31 min |
| Presque Isle | Consulate General of India, Boston | 392 mi | 7 h 35 min |
Driving times assume an open road, which no one gets.
Of the 6 places listed for Maine, the closest to its consulate is Portland at 107 miles and the furthest is Presque Isle at 392. The average across the state is around 259 miles each way.
What you can settle without going
- You can check an OCI or passport application from the reference number alone.
- You can get a PAN card from the Indian tax department, which no consulate issues.
- You can pay the government fee online where the portal allows it.
Most of what people drive there for can be started, and sometimes finished, online.