British Consulate General in Chennai
Consulate General 
United Kingdom Chennai, India
- Address
- Anderson Road 20, 600006 Chennai
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Sutapa Choudhury
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 12 September 2024
The British consulate general in Chennai is at Anderson Road 20, 600006 Chennai; the United Kingdom’s embassy is in New Delhi, about 1,756 km away. Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
Opening hours of the British consulate general in Chennai
| Monday | 08:00–16:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:00–16:30 |
| Friday | 08:00–13:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British consulate general in Chennai is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
United Kingdom visa for Indian citizens
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Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. Check with the British consulate general in Chennai whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Other missions nearby
The United Kingdom’s other missions in India
- High Commission of the United Kingdom in New Delhi
Shanti Path, 110021 New Delhi
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Hyderabad
Gowra Palladium, Silpa Gram Craft Village, 19th, HITEC City, 500032 Hyderabad
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Chandigarh
178-178A, Elante Business ParkUnit C516, Fifth FloorIndustrial Area Phase 1, 160002 Chandigarh
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Kolkata
Ho Chi Minh Sarani 1A, 700071 Kolkata
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Mumbai
Naman Chambers, C/32 G Block Bandra Kurla ComplexBandra (East), 400 051 Mumbai
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Bengaluru
Ali Asker Road 3, 560052 Bangalore
- Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Ahmedabad
Ramdev Nagar, 380015 Ahmedabad
- Consular Office of the United Kingdom in Vasco da Gama
Casa Del Sol Opposite Marriott Hotel Miramar, 403001 Goa
All missions of the United Kingdom in India (9)
For matters it cannot handle, the British embassy in New Delhi (1,756 km) is responsible. The British consulate general in Chennai is one of 9 missions of the United Kingdom in India. Consulates: Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and Vasco da Gama. India in turn has 9 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
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Good to know
About the British consulate general in Chennai
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Chennai. The head of mission on record is Sutapa Choudhury. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Address and contact
Address: Anderson Road 20, 600006 Chennai. The record for the British consulate general in Chennai includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to India
British citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
Before visiting the British consulate general in Chennai
Current procedures for the British consulate general in Chennai, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British consulate general in Chennai
Within 1 km of the British consulate general in Chennai there is one other foreign mission.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Consulate General in Chennai?
The British consulate general in Chennai is at Anderson Road 20, 600006 Chennai.
What are the opening hours of the British Consulate General in Chennai?
The British consulate general in Chennai is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the British Consulate General in Chennai open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British consulate general in Chennai do not include Saturday.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Where is the British embassy in India?
The British embassy is in New Delhi, about 1,756 km from the British consulate general in Chennai.
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