Due to severe winter weather in the Washington DC area, many consulates will be closed. Please expect FedEx delays as well.

RUSSIAN Consulate will be closed from Saturday February 20th to Wednesday February 23rd for Defender's Day holidays. It will re-open on February 24th (Wednesday). Please choose your processing times accordingly.

President's Day - Monday, February 15th, 2010. U.S. Passport Agency and most consulates will be closed during this holiday; please make your plans accordingly.

VIETNAM consulate will be closed from February 13th to 18th. It will re-open on Friday, February 19th. Please make your travel plans accordingly.

CHINA consulate will be closed from February 13th to 16th. It will re-open on Wednesday, February 17th. Please make your travel plans accordingly.

INDIA Consulate will be closed on Friday, February 12th for Maha Shivratri Holiday. Please choose your processing times accordingly.

New INDIA VISA Requirement Alert - Effective Immediately: All visa applications must include a copy of the birth certificate.