1.

Miscellaneous Application (Click Here)
(Please fill out, Print, and sign the Miscellaneous Application, and submit it to the consulate along with the supporting documents.)

2.

Explanatory Letter by the Applicant to obtain the NRI Certificate (Click Here )

3.

Download, Fill out & Sign the Entry/Exit Form (Click Here )
(Please Mention your Entry and Exit dates in India for last 2 years.)

4.

In person: Original + Copy of: Passport + Proof of US Visa Status + Address Proof of USA
By Mail: Notarized Copy of: Passport + Proof of US Visa Status + Address Proof of USA

5.

Fees: $25 + $2 (Please issue 2 Separate Cashier’s Checks/Money Orders)

Payee Name “Consulate General of India, San Francisco”

Note: Personal Checks/Cash/Credit Cards/Debit Cards are not accepted.

Applicants can submit their application along with Supporting Documents either in-person (via appointment) or by postal mail.

For postal mail, please send the application to the following address:
Miscellaneous Cell
Consulate General of India, San Francisco
71 Stevenson Street, Suite 2200;
San Francisco CA 94105

For postal mail applications please enclose a trackable pre-paid self-addressed return mailing envelope (USPS 'Express Mail' or UPS etc.,) (No Fedex) for dispatching the processed documents.

1.

Miscellaneous Application (Click Here)
(Please fill out, Print, and sign the Miscellaneous Application, and submit it to the consulate along with the supporting documents.)

2.

Explanatory Letter by the Applicant to obtain the NRI Certificate (Click Here )

3.

In person: Original + Copy of: Passport + Address Proof of USA + OCI (Front & Last Page)
By Mail: Notarized Copy of: Passport + Address Proof of USA + OCI (Front & Last Page)

4.

Fees: $25 + $2 (Please issue 2 Separate Cashier’s Checks/Money Orders)

Payee Name “Consulate General of India, San Francisco”

Note: Personal Checks/Cash/Credit Cards/Debit Cards are not accepted.

Applicants can submit their application along with Supporting Documents either in-person (via appointment) or by postal mail.

For postal mail, please send the application to the following address:
Miscellaneous Cell
Consulate General of India, San Francisco
71 Stevenson Street, Suite 2200;
San Francisco CA 94105

For postal mail applications please enclose a trackable pre-paid self-addressed return mailing envelope (USPS 'Express Mail' or UPS etc.,) (No Fedex) for dispatching the processed documents.

If you are a USA Citizen and do not hold an OCI – you are Not Eligible for this service

No.

Question

Proposed Answer

1.

How can one apply for NRI Certificate ?

Depending on if you are (Indian Passport Holder OR USA Passport + OCI Holder OR USA Passport Holder),

Please go through the checklist which is applicable to you, and submit the Application with Supporting documents to the Consulate.

2.

Does one need to make an appointment for NRI Certificate ?

Yes. Secure an in-person Appointment for a Miscellaneous Service application.

3.

Can Applicants send the documents to the Consulate by Post or Physical Mail ?

Applicants can send the Application with Supporting Documents Via Post or Physical Mail for All the services listed above (Except Registration of Marriage and Attestation of Will).

Please make sure all the documents you are sending are Notarized.

Send the application to the following address:
Miscellaneous Cell
Consulate General of India, San Francisco
71 Stevenson Street, Suite 2200;
San Francisco CA 94105

Please enclose a trackable pre-paid self-addressed return mailing envelope (USPS 'Express Mail' or UPS etc.,) (No Fedex) for dispatching the processed documents.

4.

What is the processing time for NRI Certificate ?

One day (Same Day), for the application submitted in Person/over the counter.
Normal processing time is 10 business days [for application received by mail]

5.

Documents  valid as a proof of address/residence?

•    US Driving License OR

•    Utility Bill OR

•    Lease Agreement OR

•    State Identity Card OR

•    Mortgage Deed

6.

What Documents are valid as a proof of US Visa Status?

•    Visa page of Passport (i.e. H1B, H4, L1, L2 etc.) OR

•    Green Card. OR

•    Employment Authorization Document (Work Permit) OR

•    I-797, I-140 or I-20