Who is the High Commissioner of India in Australia?

Ambassador Manpreet Vohra
Ambassador Manpreet Vohra arrived in Canberra on 25 April 2021 to assume his assignment as High Commissioner of India to Australia. Ambassador Vohra joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1988.

Can an Indian passport be renewed in Australia?

The Indian government makes it easy for non-resident Indians to easily renew their passports while residing in other countries. VFS Global has its offices in the major state capitals of Australia and applications can be submitted both via Post and in person. …

How long does it take to renew Indian passport in Australia?

6 to 8 weeks
The general processing time for re-issuance of passport is 6 to 8 weeks. However, in case of re-issue of passport in lieu of passport issued by other passport issuing authority (PIA), the processing time may take longer than six to eight weeks.

How long does it take to get Indian PCC in Australia?

The Indian Consulate in Melbourne says there will be a considerable delay in issuing the Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) as per new rules and this could take anywhere between two to three months. Several people in Australia requiring this document to gain permanent residency or visa extension are caught in limbo.

How many high commission are there in India?

This is a list of diplomatic missions in India. The capital of India, New Delhi hosts 150 embassies/high commissions and 18 other representations in India. Many embassies in India are dual accredited to nearby nations of Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Maldives.

What is difference between high commissioner and ambassador?

Ambassador is the representative of one country in another country while high commissioner is the head of state in another country. Ambassador is less involved in local society while high commission is more involved in local societies.

Is Australian visa open now?

You can still apply for a visa to visit Australia, but you may not be able to enter Australia at this time. If we grant you an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), eVisitor or Visitor visa, it does not grant you an exemption to travel to Australia.

WHO Issues Indian passport in Australia?

High Commission of India
High Commission of India, Canberra, Australia : Contact Us.

Is Indian police check required for 485 Visa?

Can I apply for AFP National police check after lodging 485 visa? No, in order to lodge a valid application for 485 visa you must’ve applied for AFP police check before lodging your visa application. It is okay if you get the results of the Police Check after you have lodged the 485 visa application.

What is difference between embassy and High Commission?

Embassies are diplomatic missions sent to non-Commonwealth countries. High Commissions are diplomatic missions sent to Commonwealth countries. The “head of mission” at an embassy is called an Ambassadors. At a High Commission, the head of mission is called a High Commissioner.

Which countries have High Commission?

Asia

Host country	Host city	Mission
Singapore	Singapore	High Commission
Sri Lanka	Colombo	High Commission
Hambantota	Consulate-General
Jaffna	Consulate-General

What is the role of High Commissioner?

A High Commissioner is a senior representative who is sent by one Commonwealth country to live in another in order to work as an ambassador. A High Commissioner is the head of an international commission.