Auckland, September 2025 – The Consulate General of India in Auckland has confirmed two regular initiatives to assist the Indian community with passport and consular services.
Monthly Consular Camp in South Auckland
Organised in collaboration with the Indian Association Manukau New Zealand (IAMNZ), a Monthly Consular Camp will be held on the last Saturday of every month at the Diversity Centre, 25 Tui Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland.
- Next Camp: Saturday, 27th September 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
- No appointments are required.
- Services available: submission of Passport Renewal, PCC (Police Clearance Certificate), and Surrender Certificate applications.
- Important note: Camp staff cannot check the online status of applications previously submitted.
Applicants are advised to bring duly completed forms and supporting documents to ensure their applications are accepted on-site.
Monthly Open House at Queen Street
Separately, the Consulate General of India also runs an Open House on the first Saturday of every month, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, at its chancery premises on Level 14, 151 Queen Street, Auckland CBD.
- This forum is for addressing pending applications already submitted within the past 30 days.
- No new applications will be received during the Open House.
- Applicants must carry details such as passport number, ARN number (if applicable), postal address, phone number, and courier tracking information (if used).
- Those unable to attend personally may authorise a nominee.
The Consulate has also advised applicants for passport renewals, PCC, or surrender of passport to check their application status online at https://portal6.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html before visiting.
Growing Demand for Consular Services
Due to the large number of applications being processed each month, the Consulate has urged the community to plan ahead and allow for extra time during the Open House and Consular Camps.
For further details, applicants can visit the Consulate’s official website: www.cgiauckland.gov.in.
