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U.S. Chennai consulate resumes visa services Oct. 23, 2025, with new rules and travel bans, but Indian applicants face long wait times.
The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai resumed visa processing and American Citizen Services on October 23, 2025, after a brief closure, allowing only those with appointments that day to attend, while canceled appointments are being rescheduled via email.
American Citizen Services restarted as planned, but the American Center, EducationUSA, and USIEF offices remain closed due to a federal funding lapse.
New visa rules require F, M, and J applicants to set social media accounts to public for vetting, a policy effective since 2019 and reinforced in June 2025.
A new 2025 travel ban restricts nationals from twelve countries—mostly in the Middle East and Africa—entirely, with partial limits on seven others, though India is not affected.
All visa categories for Indian applicants remain open, but long wait times persist, with appointments often booked 10 to 12 months in advance.
El consulado de Estados Unidos en Chennai reanuda los servicios de visa el 23 de octubre de 2025, con nuevas reglas y prohibiciones de viaje, pero los solicitantes indios enfrentan largos tiempos de espera.