At 151 Queen Street (SAP Building), Auckland CBD from March 3, 2025
Vineeta Rao
Auckland, February 25, 2025
The Consulate General of India in Auckland has announced that it will move from its temporary to office at the Mahatma Gandhi Center to a more central location at 151 Queen Street (named SAP Building) in Auckland CBD on March 3, 2025.
The office is led by Consul General of India Dr Madan Mohan Sethi (a Career Diplomat) with the assistance of Sanjeev Kumar (Consul), Divya (Vice-Consul) and Ankur Parmar (Vice- Consul and PS) and a team of qualified and trained staff.
The new offices will be located on the 13th Floor of the Building and eventually move to the 14th Floor following modifications, fixtures and furniture.
The relocation is being carried out in phases and will not affect the services provided by the Consulate Office.
The Office of the Consulate opened for business on the 5th of September last year after the appointment of the Consul General Dr Madan Mohan Sethi.
All applicants further have been advised that operations at the consular office at Mahatma Gandhi Center will cease three days from now, on February 28, 2025. All operations will be transferred to temporary premises on the 13th Floor of the SAP Tower, 151 Queen Street, in Auckland until the permanent office on the 14th floor is ready.
All application processes will remain unchanged. The office of the Consulate General in Auckland currently offers services such as attestation of documents and will shortly offer the full array of consular services. These will include:
- Passport Fresh Issue/Renewal/Emergency Certificate
- Renunciation/Cancellation/Surrender Of Indian Citizenship/Passport
- Attestation Of Documents
- Affidavit For Parent Applying For A Child’s Passport In India
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
- Birth Certificate (On A Passport Basis)
- Registration Of Birth
- NRI (Non-Resident Indian) Certificate
- Life Certificates For Pensioners
- Death Certificates & Certificates For Transporting Mortal Remains/Ashes To India
- Liquor Permits (Required in some Indian States and Territories)
Earlier this month, Consulate General Dr Madan Mohan Sethi and Consul Sanjeev Kumar announced that the new office aims to streamline consular processes and better serve the diverse needs of Indians in New Zealand, ensuring more efficient and convenient interactions with consular authorities. They encouraged applicants to book appointments online at cgiauckland.gov.in for prompt services.
Applications can be submitted in person or via post. For in-person submissions, visit the Consulate after booking an online appointment.
Fee Payment Details: Applicants can pay service fees either in cash at the Consulate or through bank transfer. The Consulate’s Bank of Baroda account details are as follows:
Account Number: 02-1273-0048610-02
Note for Bank Transfers: Some banks may require a 15-digit account number. In such cases, exclude a ‘0’ from “-002” to make it 15 digits.
The adjusted account number would then be 02-1273-0048610-02.
Application Process: Applicants must fill out the relevant application forms before submission. For detailed information on the forms and required documents, visit the Consulate General of India’s website at cgiauckland.gov.in.
For passport-related services, including fresh issuance, renewal, surrender, or PCC, applicants must first register with a new email ID at https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in/. Ensure you select “New Zealand – Auckland” during the registration process.
For clarity and accuracy during payment, refer to the instructions provided on the Consulate’s website.
Meanwhile, consular staff have also advised a temporary suspension on the receipt and delivery of applications at their Auckland office due to technical issues. They have advised that this temporary suspension is only for three days, between 24th February to 26th February. This does not impact any applications received by post. Applicants who have already booked appointments during this suspension period have been advised to rebook.
Vineeta Rao is an Indian Newslink Reporter in Auckland.
