CGI Auckland announces Monthly Open House for pending consular cases

By Geet G3 October 2025 at 11:24 am

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CGI Auckland announces Monthly Open House for pending consular cases

Auckland. The Consulate General of India, Auckland, will hold an Open House on the first Saturday of every month, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at Level 14, 151 Queen Street, Auckland 1010.

What this Open House is for

This session is only for previously pending applications that were physically received at the Consulate at least 30 days before that Saturday. No new applications will be accepted on the day.

Before you go: check your status online

If you applied for Passport renewal, PCC (for Indian passport holders), or Surrender of Indian Passport, please check your application status online first at the official portal:
https://portal6.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html

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Do you need to register to attend?

No registration is required to attend the Open House. Just come prepared with your details.

What to bring

Please carry a simple note with the following information to help staff find your file quickly:

Service applied for: Passport / Surrender / PCC / Miscellaneous Service

Applicant full name as in passport

Passport number

ARN number if applicable
Postal address and phone number

How you submitted: in person at the Consulate or by courier

Courier tracking number if you sent by courier

If you provided a pre-paid return courier with tracking: Yes/No

If yes, the return tracking number and the name written on the return envelope

Can someone else come for you?

Yes. A nominee can attend on your behalf if you cannot visit yourself. Be aware that due to high volumes, waiting times may be longer during the Open House.

At a glance

When: First Saturday every month, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Where: Level 14, 151 Queen Street, Auckland 1010

Who: Applicants with pending cases lodged 30+ days earlier

New applications: Not accepted during Open House

Status check: Use the official portal before visiting

Bring: Key identifiers and courier details to speed up processing

Nominee allowed and wait times may be longer