The global Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation is constantly evolving. Useful links for the latest information and advice is below:
- For Australians in India who wish to receive information on Facilitated Commercial Flights to Australia, please register at: https://covid19.dfat.gov.au
- The Australian Government will provide additional support to the most vulnerable Australian citizens whose return to Australia has been impacted by the restrictions arising from COVID-19. Full details about the financial assistance, including eligibility criteria and how to apply, are available at: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/COVID-19/covid-19-overseas-financial-assistance.
- Useful links:
- Australian High Commission in India and Visas and Citizenship section
- Smartraveller website for information on COVID-19 and travel
- Australian Department of Home Affairs information on Australia’s immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Australian Department of Health information on COVID-19
- Further information from the Australian Government
- Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- For extension of Indian visas, apply online through FRRO/FRO.
DFAT's Consular Emergency Centre, Canberra (24 hour helpline): +61 2 6261 3305
Welcome
Welcome to the website of the Australian Consulate-General in Kolkata.
This office is responsible for Australia’s trade, commercial and investment interests in the eastern and north eastern Indian states of West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim and Tripura.
For Australians in distress, please call the Australian High Commission in New Delhi. If it is outside of business hours, you may call the Consular Emergency Centre in Canberra on +61 2 62613305. If they cannot resolve your issue from Canberra, they will make contact with a consular official in India who will get in touch with you. See Consular and Passport services.
Consular and passport services will continue to be provided by the Australian High Commission in New Delhi, until further notice.
The Australian Consulate-General in Kolkata does not process or advise on visa, migration or citizenship applications.
Contact Information
Australian Consulate-General in Kolkata
1A, Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata 700-071
West Bengal, India
Tel: +91 11 4910 5980
Email: a[email protected] (General enquiries)
Latest News and Events
Foreign Minister announces Ms Rowan Ainsworth as Australia's Consul-General in Kolkata
Senator the Hon Marise Payne announced the appointment of Ms Rowan Ainsworth as Australia's Consul-General in Kolkata in 2021.
First Australia-India Leaders’ Virtual Summit
The first Australia-India Leaders’ Virtual Summit on 4 June 2020 concluded on a historic high with the two Prime Ministers elevating the Australia-India relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Nine agreements were announced/signed during the summit. Links below for more information:
· List of the documents announced/signed during India - Australia Virtual Summit
· Joint statement on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Australia
· Opening remarks by Australian Prime Minister at the Virtual Summit
· High Commissioner Barry O'Farrell's OpEd published in Hindustan Times
Foreign Minister announces new Australian High Commissioner to India
Senator the Hon Marise Payne announced the appointment of The Hon Barry O’Farrell AO as Australia’s next High Commissioner to India. Mr O’Farrell will also have non-resident accreditation to Bhutan. Minister Payne also thanked the outgoing High Commissioner Ms Harinder Sidhu for her significant contribution to advancing Australia’s interests in India since 2016. Link to the Media Release
Australian Consul-General in Kolkata hosts Australia Day reception 2020
Ode of Remembrance to ANZAC soldiers across India
Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Her Excellency Ms Harinder Sidhu, and Australia’s Consul-General's in Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai paid their respects to martyrs who lost their lives in service to their country. Anzac Day, commemorated on 25 April, marks the anniversary of the first major military action by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZACs) in 1915 during the First World War. Approximately 16,000 Indian troops fought alongside the ANZACs in Gallipoli and around 1,600 lost their lives. Over 8,700 troops from Australia and 2,779 from New Zealand died in that conflict, marking both nations’ greatest loss of life in a single battle.
Opening of the Australian Consulate-General Kolkata
The Australian Consulate-General opened on 26 March 2019. Then Australian Consul-General to Kolkata, Mr Andrew Ford, commenced on 10 April 2019. He was joined by wife Mrs Christine Ford. For more information, see the "About Us" section.
