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Indian Embassy & Consulates in France

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate general

In France, India has an embassy in Paris and a consulate general in Marseille. India requires a visa from French citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.

Indian Embassy in Paris

The Indian embassy is in Paris, the capital of France, at Rue Alfred Dehodencq 15, 75016 Paris. The head of mission on record is Sanjeev Singla. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Indian consulates in France

India also has a consulate general in Marseille; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.

India visa for French citizens

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India visa requirements for citizens of France

  • e-Tourist Visa (30 days, 1 year, 5 years)
  • e-Business Visa (incl. e-Conference)
  • e-Medical and e-Medical Attendant Visa
  • e-Transit Visa
  • Fee: US$25
  • 17 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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India requires a visa from French citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days. The application is made online on the official portal of India, not at the Indian embassy.

France’s missions in India

Missions of France in India (5)

In return, France has 5 missions in India, including its embassy in New Delhi.

Good to know

India in France

Worldwide, India has 251 missions in 156 countries; 2 of them are in France.

Travel to France for Indian citizens

Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France. In France, Indian citizens can turn to the Indian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Indian missions in France are closed

Indian missions in France close on France’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Christmas Day (Noël) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Jour de l'an) on Friday 1 January 2027.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Indian embassy in France?

The Indian embassy is in Paris, at Rue Alfred Dehodencq 15, 75016 Paris.

Does India have consulates in France?

Yes, India has a consulate general in Marseille.

Do French citizens need a visa for India?

French citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for France?

France requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Does France have an embassy in India?

Yes, France has its embassy in New Delhi, along with 4 other missions in India.