Ambassador inaugurated the Indian Visa Service Centre (IVSC) in Kathmandu on September 16, 2009. The IVSC, managed by Nepal SBI Bank, commenced its operations from September 17. The IVSC would provide prompt and efficient service to the visa seekers. The applicants have to approach the IVSC located adjacent to Indian Embassy main gate for all the visa services. The Diplomatic/Official passport holders, officials of the United Nations and other International Organizations will continue to get their official visa directly from the Indian Embassy. However, visa for private visits of the above categories will be provided through IVSC. Contact details of IVSC are: Telephone: 00977-1- 4001516; Fax: 00977-1- 4001517; email: visa.india@nsbi.com.np