Consulate General of IndiaChicago *** The following holidays will be observed in the Consulate General of India, Chicago for the year 2026:- S.No. Holiday Date Day 01 New Year’s Day January 01 Thursday 02 Republic Day January 26 Monday 03 Holi March 04 Wednesday 04 Id-ul-Fitr March 21 Saturday 05 Mahavir Jayanti March 31 Tuesday 06 Good Friday April 03 Friday 07 Budha Purnima May 01 Friday 08 Memorial Day May 25 Monday 09 Muharram June 26 Friday 10 Independence Day August 15 Saturday 11 U.S. Labour Day September 07 Monday 12 Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday October 02 Friday 13 Dussehra October 20 Tuesday 14 Diwali (Deepavali) November 08 …

Right To Information RTI Act - Annexure I RTI Act - Annexure II RTI Act - Annexure III RTI Act - Annexure IV Appendix The Right to Information under the provisions of the RTI Act is available to the citizens of India only. RTI Act is an important legislation designed to promote transparency and accountability in the functioning of public authorities. The full text of the RTI Act is available on the website: RTI ACT (https://www.cgichicago.gov.in/content/1626783126RTI-Act.pdf) The RTI Act also provides for appeals by aggrieved persons to the Central Information Commission of the Government of India. Indian citizens residing in the consular jurisdiction of the Consulate General of India, Chicago (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin) may seek information in writing on payment of requisite fee during office hours on working days as per procedure laid down in the RTI Act, 2005. Contact details of officers for addressing appli…

Indian economy is as vibrant as its history. It is a land of diversity that very few countries in the world can match. Ever since its independence India has made considerable economic progress.The economy of India is the seventh-largest economy in the world measured by nominal GDP and the third-largest by purchasing power parity (PPP). India has emerged as the fastest growing major economy in the world as per the Central Statistics Organisation (CSO) and International Monetary Fund (IMF).India's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 7 per cent year-on-year in October-December 2016 quarter, which is the strongest among G-20 countries, as per Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Economic Survey of India, 2017.The tax collection figures between April 2016 and January 2017 show an increase in Net Indirect taxes by 16.9 per cent and an increase in Net Direct Taxes by 10.79 per cent year-on-year, indicating a steady trend of healthy growth. India has become a force to…

Consulate General of IndiaChicago**** USMW-India Trade Statistics   Data Until July 2025 Year Exports to India (India Import) (USD Million) 7 US states (IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, MO, WI) Imports from India (India Export) (USD Million) 7 US states (IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, MO, WI) Total Trade 2025 (Until July) 2266.10 12,231.56 14,497.66 US-India - Top 10 Export (India Import) categories to India  (Until July 2025)                                                                                                                                                                                                                               S. No. Commodity USD Million 1 84 Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery Etc.; Parts  457.19 2 27 Mineral Fuel, Oil Etc.; Bitumin Subst; Mineral Wax  265.02 3 85 Electric Machinery Etc; Sound Equip; Tv Equip; Pts  246.56 …

Doing business in India – Useful Links India attracted US$ 748.78 billion in FDI over the 11 financial years from FY14 to FY25, marking a 143% increase over the US$ 308.38 billion received during FY14. In FY25 alone, India received US$ 81.04 billion in FDI, the highest in the past three years, reflecting renewed investor confidence.  As of May 2025, India’s 122 unicorns have collectively raised over $115 Bn and command a combined valuation exceeding $363 Bn.  The Indian government has implemented a range of policies and initiatives to enhance Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country. Notable efforts include the "Make in India" campaign, Liberalization of FDI policies, particularly in retail, defence, insurance, and single-brand retail trading, has been a key strategy. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) implementation has improved transparency, while Special Economic Zones (SEZs) provide dedicated spaces with tax incentives. India's Service sector, Computer…

Passport Services Important Notice: From September 1, 2025, only ICAO compliant photographs will be accepted for submission of passport applications. Please click here for ICAO guidelines. It is informed that VFS Global is the service provider for Passport services for the Consulate General of India, Chicago. Its operations have started from 04 November 2020. All the applicants under the Consular Jurisdiction of the Consulate General of India, Chicago (those living in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri,  and Wisconsin.) seeking passport services may visit the link https://www.vfsglobal.com/india/usa for details. Apart from the applicable Government of India Passport fees, the applicants will also be required to pay US$ 15.90 as service charge to VFS Global and US$ 2 as contribution to Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF). The details of the VFS Global Application Centre are as under: 180 N Stetson Avenue, 20th Floor, Suite# 2075, Chicago, Illinois 60601 (I…

OCI ServicesPress ReleaseExtension of validity of PIO Cards till December 31, 2025  The Government of India has decided that the Bureau of Immigration (BoI) will accept all Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards (including handwritten PIO cards), along with valid foreign passport, as valid travel document till December 31, 2025, instead of earlier deadline of December 31, 2024. Indian Immigration Check Post(s) will continue to consider all PIO cards valid for exit from/entry into India till December 31, 2025. This extension of timeline is subject to the condition that if in the meantime, any deadline is notified by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) thereby making handwritten PIO cards invalid, then PIO cardholders may have to obtain appropriate visa from Indian Missions/Posts. 2. All PIO Cardholders with valid PIO Cards as on 9th January 2015 are strongly advised to apply for conversion of their PIO Cards into OCI Cards. The relevant link is given below:  https://a…

MISCELLANEOUS CONSULAR SERVICES VFS Global is the service provider for Miscellaneous Consular services for the Consulate General of India Chicago from 1st August 2025.  All the applicants under the Consular Jurisdiction of the Consulate General of India (those living in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin) seeking Miscellaneous Consular services may visit the link :  https://services.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind   for details. Apart from the applicable Government of India fees, the applicants will also be required to pay US$ 19.00 as service charge to VFS Global and US$ 2 as contribution to Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF). The details of the VFS Global Application Centre in the consular jurisdiction of Consulate General of India, Chicago are as under: 1. ICAC Chicago Centre: Suite 2075, 180 North Stetson Ave, 20th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601 2. Suite 100, 333, West Fort St. Detroit, Michigan 48226 It may be noted that Applications will be accepted…

Consulate General of IndiaChicago….Emergency Visa Consulate General of IndiaChicago….Emergency Visa   With effect from 13 December, 2021 (12:01 AM Eastern Standard Time), the outsourcing service provider – VFS Global – is accepting all visa applications, including Emergency Visa applications. Our advisory in this regard may be seen at public notice on visa outsourcing.   The 365 days Emergency Visa service is for US passport holders of Indian origin and their family members required to visit India due to a genuine family emergency, such as accident, critical illness or death of a family member. Documentary evidence will need to be provided and the applicant will be charged an emergency service fee.   Applicants residing within the CONSULAR JURISDICTION of the Consulate General of India, Chicago requiring Emergency Visa may go through the documents check list for Emergency services available at the website of VFS Global (https://services.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/india/united-st…

  "India Corner" at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL – 24 February 2026 As part of its initiative to establish “India Corners” across Midwest universities, the Consulate inaugurated an “India Corner” at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, donating a diverse collection of books on India’s culture, history, economy, science, technology, and politics. Consul General presented the books to the President of IIT, emphasizing their role in enriching learning and fostering global awareness. Founded in 1890 with over 8000 students, IIT is renowned for innovation, research excellence, and strong industry connections. Consul General met faculty & Indian students and discussed about ways of further engagements "India Corner" at the National India Hub, Schaumburg, IL - 31 Jan 2026 As part of the Consulate’s initiative to establish “India Corners” at Universities and institutions across the Midwest, the Consulate, in collaboration with National…

India's Scientific Departments/Agencies and Affiliated Institutions Council of Scientific & Industrial Research: CSIR Labs - Compilation  Department of Science & Technology: http://www.dst.gov.in/ Department of Biotechnology:  http://dbtindia.gov.in/ Indian Council of Medical Research: https://www.icmr.nic.in/ Council of Scientific & Industrial Research: https://www.csir.res.in/ Department of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH):  http://ayush.gov.in/ Ministry of Earth Sciences: https://moes.gov.in/ Department of Atomic Energy: http://www.dae.nic.in/ Indian Council of Agricultural Research: https://icar.org.in/ Indo-US Bilateral Programmes in Science, Technology & Innovation The Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum- Detailed programmes to promote Science, Technology and Innovation through Indo-US bilateral collaboration:https://www.iusstf.org/ The Indo-U.S. Vaccine Action…