U.S. Consulate General Launches Appointment System for American Citizen Services

Hyderabad|India|March'2010: The American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad will require appointments for all non-emergency services beginning on March 4, 2010. Appointments at the U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad can be made online at www.hyderabad.usconsulate.gov

The appointment system will help improve customer care and reduce wait times for routine services such as passport applications, adding extra pages to passport, reporting the birth of American citizens in India, and notary services.

To further increase efficiency, customers for passport services are required to complete their forms online at https://pptform.state.gov/ and bring the printed application and all required documents to their appointments. Details about required information and links to all forms are found on the consulate’s website at www.hyderabad.usconsulate.gov

Emergency services are always available without an appointment.

Inquiries regarding American Citizen Services at the US Consulate General in Hyderabad should be directed by email to hydacs@state.gov

Americans living or traveling in India are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs to ensure that they will receive updates and security notices from the embassy.

Reachout's News Bureau
March' 2010