High Commission of India, Canberra

Head of mission

Nagesh SinghHigh Commission of India, Canberra

Nagesh Singh leads the High Commission in Canberra and represents India across Australia, with concurrent responsibilities reflected in the mission’s Nauru brief. The official site publishes his credentials presentation and current officer listing but does not publish a full biography, so this prototype does not invent one.

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Services

Everything this mission does for you, grouped by what you are trying to achieve.

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Emergency help

For a person in trouble. Not for an Emergency Certificate travel document. Emergency travel document.

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Someone has been arrested or detained Someone is in hospital or has had an accident An Indian national has died My passport is lost or stolen I am unsafe at work, or my documents are being held

Prove or change my identity

Renew or reissue a passport Passport for a child born abroad OCI card - new application

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Certify documents

Attestation of documents Apostille guidance Power of attorney

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Travel to India

Tourist visa Business visa Employment visa

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Be counted

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Work safely abroad

Unpaid wages or contract dispute Employer kept my passport Indian Community Welfare Fund

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Track a case

Where is my application?Upload a missing document Reschedule an appointment

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Happening now & next

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Next up21 May 2026Chancery moved to 15 Tench Street, KingstonCanberra

24 Aug 2026Mission pages reviewed and updatedCanberra

2026Brisbane VFS centre fully operationalCanberra

Updates from your mission

Canberra cultural wingEvent · Mission update

A fast-growing Indian diaspora

Nearly one million Australians trace Indian ancestry, with strong communities across every state and territory.

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