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United States
Embassy of the United States of America, New Delhi
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Head of mission
H.E. Mr. Sergio Gor
Ambassador
Source: President of India, credentials ceremony of 14 January 2026, read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against in.usembassy.gov.National day
4 July
Independence Day. Next on 4 July 2027 (in 8 months).
Source: UN Protocol and Liaison Service, Blue Book Online (as reported by the mission), read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, national days list.Contact details
- Chancery address
- Embassy of the U.S.A., Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Telephone
- +91-11-2419 8000Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- newdelhiprotocol@state.govSource: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Fax
- +91-11- 24190017Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Office hours
- Monday To Friday: 8.30 A.M. to 1.00 P.M.; 1.30 P.M. to 5.00 P.M.Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
Office hours can change on national and local holidays. How to contact a mission
Visas and consular services
- Visa information
- Official visa information (in.usembassy.gov)Source: Mission website, read 16 Oct 2026.
Many missions take applications through an outsourced visa centre. The mission's own page says which centre is official and what it may charge.
Trade with United States
The US is India's largest trading partner, with goods and services trade of $210.1 billion in 2024. This article covers trade, investment, trade negotiations, dialogue mechanisms, energy trade and pharmaceuticals.
Trade and investment between India and the United States (5 min read, from the MEA brief)
India and United States: recent developments
Visits, talks and agreements from Ministry of External Affairs publications, each linked to its source. New publications are added twice a day. Newest first.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India
At the invitation of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, U.S. Secretary of State Mr. Marco Rubio visited India from 20–21 October 2026. This was Secretary Rubio’s second visit to India.
Source: the full text on mea.gov.in, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Visit of H.E. Mr. Marco Rubio, Secretary of State of the United States of America to India (October 20-22, 2026)
Source: the full text on mea.gov.in, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Official Spokesperson’s response to media queries regarding an attempted mass shooting incident in the United States
We are deeply concerned by reports of an alleged plot to carry out a mass shooting targeting a Hindu temple in the Aurora area of Illinois. The reported anti-Hindu and racist nature of the alleged plot, including references to violence against people of Indian origin, is particularly disturbing.
Source: the full text on mea.gov.in, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Statement on announcement made by the US Department of Labour
We are aware of the U.S. Department of Labor’s decision concerning the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) programme for certain companies. It should be noted that PERM is distinct from the H-1B visa programme.
Source: the full text on mea.gov.in, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi speaks with US President Donald Trump
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation today with the President of the United States of America, H.E. Mr. Donald Trump. The two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation across trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other areas of mutual interest.
Source: the full text on mea.gov.in, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
All India and United States developments, year by year · All countries, week by week
Earlier developments (6)
9th India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group meets at ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru
The 9th meeting of the India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group was held on 5-6 August 2026 at ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru, advancing civil and commercial space cooperation under the TRUST Initiative. Both sides discussed expanding cooperation after the NISAR launch, and NASA invited ISRO to join its Moon Base programme, building on the Artemis Accords.
Source: Joint Press Release: 9th meeting of the India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group (CSJWG), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
PM Modi meets President Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian
PM Modi met President Trump on the margins of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on 17 June 2026. Modi commended Trump's efforts toward an understanding to end the conflict in West Asia. The leaders reviewed progress under the India-U.S. COMPACT, noted progress towards an interim Bilateral Trade Agreement, and said USTR Jamieson Greer would visit India the following week.
Source: Prime Minister meets President of the United States of America on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian (June 17, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
MEA summons U.S. Charge d'Affaires over attacks on vessels carrying Indian mariners
The Ministry of External Affairs summoned U.S. Charge d'Affaires Jason Meeks and lodged a strong protest over continuing attacks by U.S. naval forces on commercial vessels carrying Indian mariners in the Gulf of Oman, which have resulted in the loss of three Indian lives. He was asked to ensure U.S. forces take all necessary measures to prevent loss of civilian life.
Source: U.S. Chargé d’Affaires summoned by the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls on PM Modi
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on PM Modi and briefed him on progress in cooperation in defence, strategic technologies, trade and investment, energy security, connectivity, education and people-to-people ties. Rubio shared U.S. perspectives on regional issues including West Asia, and Modi reiterated the call for peaceful resolution of conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy.
Source: U.S. Secretary of State calls on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India rejects 2026 USCIRF annual report as motivated and biased
Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India categorically rejects the "motivated and biased characterization of India" in the 2026 Annual Report of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. He said USCIRF should reflect on attacks on Hindu temples in the United States and intimidation of members of the Indian diaspora there.
Source: Official Spokesperson’s response to media queries regarding the 2026 Annual Report of United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India joins Pax Silica initiative and signs India-U.S. AI Opportunity Partnership joint statement
On 20 February 2026, on the margins of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, India joined the Pax Silica initiative by signing the Pax Silica Declaration and signed a Joint Statement on the India-U.S. AI Opportunity Partnership as a bilateral addendum. The partnership aims to promote pro-innovation regulation, strengthen the physical AI stack and advance free enterprise.
Source: India Joins Pax Silica Initiative, Signs the Joint Statement on India-U.S. AI Opportunity Partnership, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and United States: guide
The full guideRelations
India and the United States: relations and milestones
The MEA describes India-US ties as a comprehensive global strategic partnership. This article covers leaders' contacts, the COMPACT launched in February 2025, ministerial visits and parliamentary links.
Trade and investment
Trade and investment between India and the United States
The US is India's largest trading partner, with goods and services trade of $210.1 billion in 2024. This article covers trade, investment, trade negotiations, dialogue mechanisms, energy trade and pharmaceuticals.
Development and cooperation
India and the United States: defence and technology ties
India and the US cooperate under a 2025 framework for their major defence partnership and work together on counter-terrorism, clean energy, space and health. This article covers each sector.
Culture, education and community
Culture, education and Indian community in the United States
About 300,000 Indian students were in the US as of January 2025, and about 5.4 million Indian Americans and people of Indian origin live there. This article covers culture, antiquities, education and the diaspora.
Practical guide
The United States in India: embassy, consulates and help
The Embassy of the United States is in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, with consulates in five Indian cities. This article gives the contact details and the consular information in the MEA brief.
Read the full guide to India and United States
Written from the Ministry of External Affairs bilateral brief of February 2026, with later MEA documents where marked as updated.
Events
No upcoming public events from United States. Get updates to hear about new ones.
Consulates and offices elsewhere in India
Hyderabad
Consulate General
The register lists no address or contact for this office.
Career consulates and trade offices, from the MEA register, read 24 September 2026.
India in United States
India has 9 offices in United States, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Addresses and websites of the Indian missions in United States.
Questions about the Embassy of the United States of America
Where is the Embassy of the United States of America in New Delhi?
The chancery of the Embassy of the United States of America is at Embassy of the U.S.A., Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021, according to the MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the telephone number of the Embassy of the United States of America?
The register lists +91-11-2419 8000, and the email newdelhiprotocol@state.gov.
Who is the Ambassador of United States to India?
H.E. Mr. Sergio Gor, Ambassador. Diplo shows a name only when a credentials ceremony of the President of India names this person, or the MEA register names them and a second source confirms it.
When is the national day of United States?
4 July (Independence Day), according to the UN Protocol and Liaison Service records.
Does United States have consulates in India?
Consulates or offices in Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai. Source: MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the official website of the Embassy of the United States of America?
https://in.usembassy.gov/
Where can I find visa information for United States?
On the official visa page: https://in.usembassy.gov/visas/ (Mission website). Diplo found it on https://in.usembassy.gov/visas/ (checked 16 October 2026).
What is the latest development in India and United States relations?
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India (20 October 2026). At the invitation of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, U.S. Secretary of State Mr. Marco Rubio visited India from 20–21 October 2026. This was Secretary Rubio’s second visit to India. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.