French Embassy in New Delhi
Embassy 
France New Delhi, India
- Address
- Shanti Path 2/50-E, 110021 New Delhi
- Phone
- +91 11 4319 6100
- Website
- in.ambafrance.org
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 22 June 2024
The French embassy in New Delhi stands at Shanti Path 2/50-E, 110021 New Delhi, in New Delhi, the capital of India. Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for Indian citizens
IndiaFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of India
FranceIndia e-Visa India visa for citizens of France
Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France. Check with the French embassy in New Delhi whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36,754 | 26,817 | 9,841 | 26.8% | 21.9% |
| 2024 | 49,348 | 36,573 | 12,323 | 25.2% | 15.0% |
| 2025 | 46,477 | 33,695 | 12,728 | 27.4% | 18.1% |
France’s visa offices in India, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 64,765 | 11.8% |
| Bengaluru | 54,046 | 7.9% |
| New Delhi (this office) | 46,477 | 27.4% |
| Chennai | 28,780 | 19.6% |
| Kolkata | 10,116 | 8.7% |
2025 figures: 46,477 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in New Delhi, and 33,695 visas were issued. 12,728 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 27.4%. The refusal rate rose by 2.2 points from 25.2% in 2024. Applications fell by 6% compared with 2024 (49,348).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 25.2% (2024) to 27.4% (2025).
France issues Schengen visas at 5 locations in India; this office handled 23% of their 204,184 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Mumbai 11.8%, Bengaluru 7.9%, Chennai 19.6% and Kolkata 8.7%, which makes New Delhi the highest of the group. Each office serves the applicants who live in its own consular district, so the rates also reflect who applies where, not only how strictly files are assessed.
Across all Schengen consulates in India, 15.8% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 28 Schengen states represented here.
18.1% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of India.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Myanmar in New DelhiNyaya Marg 3/50-F, 110021 New Delhi
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Embassy of the United States in New DelhiShanti Path, 110021 New Delhi
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Embassy of Switzerland in New DelhiNyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110 021
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Embassy of Russia in New DelhiShanti Path, 110021 New Delhi
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Embassy of Finland in New DelhiChandragupta Marg, 110021 New Delhi
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Embassy of Sweden in New DelhiNyaya Marg 4-5, 110021 New Delhi
France’s other missions in India
- Consulate General of France in Puducherry
Rue de la Marine 2, 605001 Puducherry
- Consulate General of France in Kolkata
21C, Raja Santosh Road, Alipore, 700027 Calcutta, Kolkata
- Consulate General of France in Mumbai
Wockhardt Towers, East Wing, 5th Floor, Bandra Kurla Complex, 400051 Mumbai
- Consulate General of France in Bengaluru
Palace Road 21, 560052 Bangalore
All missions of France in India (5)
The French embassy in New Delhi is one of 5 missions of France in India. Consulates: Puducherry, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru. India in turn has 2 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in New Delhi
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in New Delhi.
Address and contact
Address: Shanti Path 2/50-E, 110021 New Delhi. The record for the French embassy in New Delhi includes a phone number and an official website.
French citizens travelling to India
India requires a visa from French citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Before visiting the French embassy in New Delhi
Current procedures for the French embassy in New Delhi, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in New Delhi
Within 1 km of the French embassy in New Delhi there are 35 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in New Delhi?
The French embassy in New Delhi is at Shanti Path 2/50-E, 110021 New Delhi.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for France?
Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
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