Embassies and consulates in Chennai

  • 16 missions
  • 15 countries
  • most embassies are in New Delhi
  • Embassy of Austria in Chennai

    Embassy · Austria

  • Embassy of Russia in Chennai

    Embassy · Russia

  • High Commission of Sri Lanka in Chennai

    High Commission · Sri Lanka

  • Consulate General of Germany in Chennai

    Consulate General · Germany

    Boat Club Road No. 9, RA Puram, 600 028 Chennai

    Today 00:00–05:00, 10:00–24:00
  • Consulate General of Japan in Chennai

    Consulate General · Japan

  • Consulate General of Malaysia in Chennai

    Consulate General · Malaysia

    No.7, (Old No.3), Cenotaph Road, 1st Street, Teynampet Chennai

  • Consulate General of Russia in Chennai

    Consulate General · Russia

    Santhome High Road 33, 600004 Chennai

  • Consulate General of Singapore in Chennai

    Consulate General · Singapore

    Doctor Shivaji Ganesan Road 16,, 600017 Chennai

  • Consulate General of South Korea in Chennai

    Consulate General · South Korea

    5th Floor, Bannari Amman Towers, No.29, Dr. Radha Krishnan Road, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004

  • Consulate General of Thailand in Chennai

    Consulate General · Thailand

    No.116, Chamiers Road, Nandanam, Chennai 600 035

  • Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Chennai

    Consulate General · United Kingdom

    Anderson Road 20, 600006 Chennai

    Today 08:00–13:30
  • Consulate General of the United States in Chennai

    Consulate General · United States

  • Consulate of Finland in Chennai

    Consulate · Finland

    Anna Salai (Mount Road) 202, 600002 Chennai

  • Honorary Consulate of Chile in Chennai

    Honorary Consulate · Chile

    64 ABM Avenue Lane, RA Puram, Chennai 600028, India

  • Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Chennai

    Honorary Consulate · South Africa

    234, N S C Bose Road, Chennai, 600 001

  • Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Chennai

    Honorary Consulate · Switzerland

    No 7, Sriman Srinivasa Road, Alwarpet, Chennai 600018

Chennai is home to 16 foreign missions from 15 countries: 3 embassies, 9 consulates general, 1 consulate and 3 honorary consulates. The embassies to India are in New Delhi, about 1,756 km away.

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Foreign missions in Chennai

The countries represented in Chennai include Russia, Austria, Sri Lanka, Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea and Malaysia.

Types of mission in Chennai

By type, Chennai has 3 embassies, 9 consulates general, 1 consulate and 3 honorary consulates. Of these, the 3 honorary consulates in Chennai offer limited help: honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.

Opening hours in Chennai

Opening hours are on record for 2 of the 16 missions in Chennai. Saturday opening is listed for 1 mission.

Other cities in India

Besides Chennai, towns in India with foreign missions are New Delhi (99), Mumbai (38), Kolkata (19), Bengaluru (17), Hyderabad (6) and Vasco da Gama (3).

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies and consulates are in Chennai?

There are 16 foreign missions on record in Chennai: 3 embassies, 9 consulates general, 1 consulate and 3 honorary consulates.

Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Chennai?

Missions from 15 countries are based in Chennai, among them Russia, Austria, Sri Lanka, Germany and the United Kingdom.

Is there an embassy in Chennai?

Chennai has 3 missions listed as embassies, but most embassies to India are in New Delhi.

Are embassies in Chennai open on Saturday?

Saturday opening is listed for 1 of the 2 missions in Chennai with known hours.