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India visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
French citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eoiparis.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in France
- Embassy of India in Paris
Rue Alfred Dehodencq 15, 75016 Paris
- Consulate General of India in Marseille
397 Avenue du Prado, Marseille - 13008
All missions of India in France
India has 2 missions in France, with its embassy in Paris. Consulates: Marseille.
Indian citizens travelling to France
IndiaFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from France to India, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in India
French citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How French citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; French citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for French citizens
China admits French citizens visa-free.
Indian citizens travelling to France
Indian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for India?
French citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can French citizens stay in India?
French citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in France?
The Indian embassy in France is in Paris; there is also a consulate in Marseille.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for France?
Indian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Can French citizens enter India visa-free?
No; French citizens need an e-Visa for India.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.