🚨 Important Notice: Reissue of Indian Passports – Urgent Cases
Applicants who require an urgent appointment for reissue of an Indian passport may send the following details to:
📧 [email protected]
Please include the following information in your email:
• Name of the applicant
• Father’s name
• Existing passport number
• Date of issue of the passport
• File number of application (attach the completed application with the email)
• Date of expiry of the passport
• Reason for urgency
• Email ID
• Mobile number
🔎 What happens next?
Upon receiving the above details, the Consular team will examine the request. If approved, the Consulate will communicate the appointment date via email.
💳 Important:
Applicants whose requests are approved must pay the applicable fees at least 3 working days before the scheduled appointment.
Please carry a copy of the email receipt received from the Consulate at the time of the appointment.
📌 Please Note:
• This facility is in addition to the regular appointment system available on the Consulate’s website.
• Requests for change of appointment date will not be allowed.
• Only one appointment will be issued per applicant (one person – one appointment system).
• The Consulate reserves the right to reject frivolous requests or requests containing incorrect information.
• The decision of the Consulate will be final. No further correspondence will be entertained.
NOTE: Please ensure all details provided are accurate& complete to avoid delays in processing.
On 15 May 2026, Consul General Mr. Lavanya Kumar met with Mr. Piero Crocenzi, CEO of the Salone Internazionale del Libro di Torino (Turin International Book Fair), at the ongoing 38th edition and discussed the possibility of institutional collaboration with book fairs in India.
👉On 09 May 2026 (Saturday), the Consulate organized an exclusive Consular Camp at its premises in Milan for the issue/reissue of passports for Indian citizens residing in the northern Italy region. About 200 applicants availed this consular service.
👉 The Consulate will continue to organize similar camps in the coming months. The date of the next Consular Camp will be announced soon.
#ConsularOutreach
#indiancommunity
#citizenservices
The Consulate facilitated a virtual meeting between the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)& the AIRC Institute of Molecular Oncology (IFOM) in Milan on 07 May 2026. During the meeting, officials from both institutes discussed their respective research priorities, training programmes, and the possibility of establishing institutional collaborations.
On April 28th we had the pleasure of hosting a Networking Evening at Rangoli Restaurant @rangolimilano in Milan, in collaboration with BCCI - British Chamber of Commerce for Italy @britchamitaly .
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Consul General of India in Milan, Mr Lavanya Kumar, and to the Consul General of His Majesty’s United Kingdom, Mr Kassim Ramji, for their kind presence.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and made the evening such a success. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and build new professional relationships in a welcoming atmosphere.
We are also proud to share that this event marked the launch of our joint initiatives with the British Chamber of Commerce for Italy, with exciting activities coming soon across a variety of key topics.
Stay tuned—and we look forward to seeing you at our next events!
#Networking #MilanEvents #BusinessCommunity #internationalcollaboration
Hon’ble Union Minister for Culture & Tourism, GoI, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat was received by Consul General Lavanya Kumar at Venice Airport, Italy, today. The Union Minister will inaugurate the India Pavilion titled “Geographies of Distance: Remembering Home”, at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia 2026 in Venice.
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On 22 April 2026, GA-Alliance, an international law firm, in partnership with Diplomatia, organized a business seminar titled “Unlocking the Indian Market: A Strategic Roadmap for European Businesses” in Milan. Speakers at the conference shared insights on various aspects of India’s macroeconomy and the growth opportunities available for Italian companies. Consul General Mr. Lavanya Kumar briefed participants on investment opportunities for Italian companies across different sectors.
Il 22 aprile 2026, GA-Alliance, uno studio legale internazionale, in collaborazione con Diplomatia, ha organizzato a Milano un seminario aziendale intitolato “Sbloccare il mercato indiano: una roadmap strategica per le aziende europee”. I relatori della conferenza hanno condiviso approfondimenti su vari aspetti della macroeconomia indiana e sulle opportunità di crescita per le imprese italiane. Il Console Generale, Lavanya Kumar, ha illustrato ai partecipanti le opportunità di investimento per le aziende italiane in diversi settori.
Il 23 aprile 2026, il Consolato dell’India ha organizzato una sessione interattiva con varie associazioni di yoga a Milano per discutere della prossima Giornata Internazionale dello Yoga, che si terrà nel giugno 2026. In questa occasione, le associazioni partecipanti hanno anche condiviso dettagli sulle loro attività e sui programmi previsti per il resto dell’anno.
#yoga
#InternationalDayofYoga
#yogacommunity
Consulate officials paid homage to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar earlier today.
April 14 is celebrated as Ambedkar Jayanti to fondly remember his contributions to building the nation and drafting the Indian Constitution.
On 12 April 2026, Consul General Mr. Lavanya Kumar visited Shri Guru Ravidass Temple in Vicenza and offered prayers. He also briefed the Indian community about various initiatives being undertaken by the Consulate for the welfare of the diaspora. He was accompanied by Mr. Atul Chauhan, Consul for Community Affairs.
