Missions abroad

Indian embassies and consulates abroad

  • 251 missions
  • 156 countries
  • 152 embassies

The directory records 251 missions of India abroad (152 embassies, 74 consulates, 20 honorary consulates and 5 other offices), in 156 countries. The largest networks are in the United Kingdom (9), the United States (9) and Australia (7).

Countries with missions

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Indian embassies and consulates abroad

Visa rules for India passport holders

Entry rules for India passport holders199 in total

  • Visa-free26
  • Visa on arrival26
  • Electronic travel authorisation4
  • e-Visa55
  • Visa required88

Visa rules for India passport holders

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India’s missions by continent

By continent, 85 of India’s missions are in Asia, 59 in Europe, 58 in Africa, 37 in the Americas and 12 in Oceania; Asia accounts for 34%.

Where India has the most missions

After the United Kingdom (9), India’s largest networks are in the United States (9), Australia (7), Bangladesh (7), Germany (5), Russia (5) and China (4).

Embassies of India

India has an embassy in 146 countries. In 10 other countries it has consulates, honorary consulates or other offices but no embassy.

Honorary consuls of India

India has 20 honorary consulates, 8% of its network; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports. In Costa Rica and the Gambia, honorary consuls are its only representation.

Frequently asked questions

Where does India have the most consulates?

In the United Kingdom, with 9 missions, followed by the United States (9).

In which countries is India represented only by honorary consuls?

Costa Rica and the Gambia.