OCI Card Services - San Francisco Bay Area
Akshar Travels handles OCI card and passport services for clients in the Bay Area and across California, virtually, wherever you live.
OCI Card Services for Bay Area Residents
The Bay Area has one of the largest Indian-American communities in the United States, with large NRI populations in Fremont, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, San Jose, and San Francisco itself. Many Bay Area residents need OCI cards, Indian passport renewals, and US passport services but find it difficult to navigate the process on their own.
Akshar Travels handles OCI and passport services for Bay Area clients virtually, by phone, email and WhatsApp. You share your documents and we manage the entire process, including coordination with the Consulate General of India in San Francisco.
How Bay Area Clients Work With Us
Call or Email Us
Tell us what you need and where you are located. We confirm your consulate jurisdiction and the exact documents required.
We Send Your Checklist
We send a complete, case-specific document checklist. You gather your documents following our guide.
Share Your Documents Virtually
Send photos or scans of your documents by email or WhatsApp. We check every page, complete the forms and prepare your packet. If the consulate needs originals, we tell you exactly what to send and how to pack them.
We Submit and Track
We review everything, complete your application, submit to the correct consulate, and track status until your documents are returned to you.
Passport renewal from Northern California
Indian passport renewal runs through the same consulate as your OCI case, by way of the VFS Global centre that serves Northern California. We prepare the Passport Seva form, check the photos and the proofs of address and status, and tell you exactly what goes in the packet and where it goes.
US passport renewal is a federal process, the same from every state: a DS-82 by mail when your last passport was issued within the past fifteen years and after you turned sixteen, otherwise a DS-11 in person at an acceptance facility. We check the form and the photo before anything goes out, and we tell you which processing option fits your travel date.
Why Bay Area Clients Choose Akshar Travels
Real Offices, Virtual Service
We have real offices in New Jersey and Atlanta, not a call center, and we work with you virtually wherever you live.
Document Review Before Submission
We thoroughly review every document before submission to minimize rejection risk.
All 50 States Served
You do not need to be in New Jersey or Georgia. We handle applications for clients across the entire US.
Also Serving Other Locations
We provide OCI card services to clients across all major US cities
- Atlanta - Georgia & Southeast
- Illinois - Chicago & Midwest
- Texas - Dallas, Houston & Austin
- Los Angeles - Southern California
Frequently Asked Questions
I live in the Bay Area. Which consulate handles my OCI application?
Bay Area residents fall under the Consulate General of India in San Francisco. This consulate covers Northern and Central California, Colorado, Hawaii, Utah, Wyoming and Guam. Southern California, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico fall under the Consulate General of India in Los Angeles. We coordinate the submission to this consulate on your behalf. You do not need to visit the consulate for most services.
Do I need to visit an Akshar office?
No. We work with Bay Area clients entirely virtually, by phone, email and WhatsApp. You share your documents and we handle the application from there. If the consulate needs originals, we tell you exactly what to send and how to pack them.
Are there VFS Global centers in the Bay Area for Indian passport services?
Yes. VFS Global operates authorized service centers in the Bay Area for Indian passport and OCI services. Whether to use VFS or the consulate directly depends on your specific service. We determine the right path for your case.
I am in Silicon Valley on an H-1B visa. Can I apply for an OCI card?
Yes. Your immigration status in the US does not affect OCI eligibility. OCI eligibility is based on your Indian origin or family connection to India. We can assess your specific case during a quick consultation.
How long does OCI processing take for Bay Area applicants?
Processing at the San Francisco consulate typically takes 8 to 12 weeks after your physical documents are received, though times vary based on current backlog. We track your application and keep you updated throughout the process.
Get Started with Your OCI Card Services
We serve clients in Bay Area and across all US states.
Call 1-888-881-5755 or email [email protected]
New Jersey Office: 1183 Green St, Iselin, NJ 08830
Atlanta Office: 1766 Lawrenceville Hwy, Suite C, Decatur, GA 30033
Akshar Travels is a visa and passport consulting service. Approvals are at the sole discretion of the relevant government authorities. Processing times are estimates only. Akshar Travels is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.