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German Embassy & Consulates in India

  • 1 embassy
  • 4 consulates general
  • 3 honorary consulates

In India, Germany has an embassy in New Delhi, 4 consulates general in Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru and 3 honorary consulates in Thiruvananthapuram, Panjim and Hyderabad. Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.

Map: Germany’s 8 missions in India

Map: Germany’s 8 missions in India

German Embassy in New Delhi

The German embassy is in New Delhi, the capital of India, at Shanti Path 6/50-G, 110021 Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. The head of mission on record is Dr. Jasper Wieck. Its phone number and website are on its page.

German consulates in India

  • Consulate General of Germany in Chennai

    Consulate General · Chennai

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

    Today 00:00–05:00, 10:00–24:00
  • Consulate General of Germany in Kolkata

    Consulate General · Kolkata

    Hastings Park Road 1, 700 027 Kolkata

  • Consulate General of Germany in Mumbai

    Consulate General · Mumbai

    Backbay Reclamation, Nariman Point 193, 400 021 Mumbai

    Today 09:00–12:00
  • Consulate General of Germany in Bengaluru

    Consulate General · Bengaluru

    Corner St. Mark's Road & Residency Road, 560 025 Bangalore

Germany also has 4 consulates general in Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.

German honorary consulates in India

Germany has 3 honorary consulates in India, in Thiruvananthapuram, Panjim and Hyderabad; honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.

Germany visa for Indian citizens

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Germany visa requirements for citizens of India

  • Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
  • Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
  • National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Fee: €90
  • 22 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Indian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel. Applicants in India turn to the German embassy in New Delhi or one of the consulates in Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

India’s missions in Germany

Missions of India in Germany (5)

In return, India has 5 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.

Good to know

Germany in India

Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; 8 of them are in India.

Travel to India for German citizens

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is the German embassy in India?

The German embassy is in New Delhi, at Shanti Path 6/50-G, 110021 Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.

Does Germany have consulates in India?

Yes, Germany has 4 consulates general in Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Germany also has 3 honorary consulates in Thiruvananthapuram, Panjim and Hyderabad.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Germany?

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

Do German citizens need a visa for India?

India requires a visa from German citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.

Does India have an embassy in Germany?

Yes, India has its embassy in Berlin, along with 4 other missions in Germany.