Indian consulates in Ohio
Ohio is served from New York, not from Chicago, which is nearer to every city in the state. Akron is 442 miles from East 64th Street and Cincinnati 646, against roughly 300 to Chicago.
Which Indian consulate covers Ohio?
Ohio is covered by Consulate General of India, New York, 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, New York
Distance from each city in Ohio
| City | Consulate | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | Consulate General of India, New York | 442 mi | 8 h 29 min |
| Cleveland | Consulate General of India, New York | 466 mi | 9 h 1 min |
| Toledo | Consulate General of India, New York | 563 mi | 10 h 42 min |
| Columbus | Consulate General of India, New York | 565 mi | 10 h 46 min |
| Dayton | Consulate General of India, New York | 610 mi | 12 h 2 min |
| Cincinnati | Consulate General of India, New York | 646 mi | 12 h 50 min |
Mileage is accurate; the hours are optimistic.
Of the 6 places listed for Ohio, the closest to its consulate is Akron at 442 miles and the furthest is Cincinnati at 646. The average across the state is around 549 miles each way.
What you can settle without going
- 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.
- You can download and print the surrender certificate once it is issued.
A file that arrives complete is a trip that happens once.
This page is informational. Confirm fees, hours and addresses with the office before you travel.