Originally Posted by
povertyjetset
The VOA is being canceled. It has not been officially announced yet.
Last week I called the embassy in Washington D.C. and was told that the VOA is being canceled. Right now I am in the process of procuring a 2 year multiple entry visa which is available for US citizens obtaining their visa in the US. Citizens of other countries with resident/work permits may obtain a 3 month multiple entry visa from the embassy.
I called the LAX consulate and at first the agent said one can get the visa on the airport but when I mentioned internet rumours she put me on hold and came back to said that it is better to get it before departure. She sounded unsure. I looked at the DC and UK websites and the VOA facility is still listed with no mention of cancellation.
I tried calling the DC embassy and nobody picked up. My parents have already left for India and will be transiting ADD on the return.