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French Embassy & Consulates in India

  • 1 embassy
  • 4 consulates general

In India, France has an embassy in New Delhi and 4 consulates general in Puducherry, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Indian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.

Map: France’s 5 missions in India

Map: France’s 5 missions in India

French Embassy in New Delhi

France has its embassy in New Delhi, the capital; the address on record is Shanti Path 2/50-E, 110021 New Delhi. Its phone number and website are on its page.

French consulates in India

  • Consulate General of France in Puducherry

    Consulate General · Puducherry

    Rue de la Marine 2, 605001 Puducherry

    Today 08:00–17:00
  • Consulate General of France in Kolkata

    Consulate General · Kolkata

    21C, Raja Santosh Road, Alipore, 700027 Calcutta, Kolkata

  • Consulate General of France in Mumbai

    Consulate General · Mumbai

    Wockhardt Towers, East Wing, 5th Floor, Bandra Kurla Complex, 400051 Mumbai

  • Consulate General of France in Bengaluru

    Consulate General · Bengaluru

    Palace Road 21, 560052 Bangalore

France also has 4 consulates general in Puducherry, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.

France visa for Indian citizens

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France visa requirements for citizens of India

  • Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
  • Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Fee: €90
  • 13 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Indian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel. In India, applications go to the French embassy in New Delhi or one of the consulates in Puducherry, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru, or to a visa centre working for France.

India’s missions in France

Missions of India in France (2)

In return, India has 2 missions in France, including its embassy in Paris.

Good to know

France in India

Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; 5 of them are in India.

Travel to India for French citizens

India requires a visa from French citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days. In India, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the French embassy in India?

The French embassy is in New Delhi, at Shanti Path 2/50-E, 110021 New Delhi.

Does France have consulates in India?

Yes, France has 4 consulates general in Puducherry, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for France?

Indian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.

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.

Does India have an embassy in France?

Yes, India has its embassy in Paris, along with 1 other mission in France.