Chinese officials have sealed Shanghai over Covid, informing Indians to contact Beijing's embassy

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• Apr 13, 2022 | Sourav Boruah

color:#424242">Digital Desk:  color:#424242">For the time being, Indians should contact the embassy in
Beijing since Shanghai, China's financial hub, remains closed due to a surge in
Covid cases. According to a statement released on Wednesday, consular services
in the Chinese financial hub are "inaccessible" for the time being. mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;color:#222222">

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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#424242">  color:#424242">A consular notice from the Consulate General of India stated
that it would remain inaccessible and would no longer be able to offer consular
services in person. Due to the fact that Shanghai remains sealed and controlled
to varying degrees by the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, the Consulate
General of India will remain inaccessible and not be able to provide consular
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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#424242">Indian citizens may contact the embassy for a consular emergency at these numbers:
8618930314575/18317160736. mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;color:#222222">

mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#424242">Additionally, the
notice stated that Indian citizens living in eastern China may apply for urgent
consular assistance at the Embassy of India, Beijing. There is also enclosed
herewith a set of guidelines for applicants seeking consular service at the
Embassy of India, Beijing." mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;color:#222222">

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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222"> it is recommended that
applicants read the guidelines before starting the actual application process.
If an applicant is unable to present the documents in person at the Embassy of
India, Beijing, they may designate any representative with an authorization
letter to pay the fee and get the Consular/Passport Services availed of by the
Embassy," it added.

mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#424242">Further details about
the application procedure are listed in the embassy's notice. mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;color:#222222">