French Embassy in India

France Embassy Locations in India

The central French Embassy is in New Delhi, with consulates in other major Indian cities. France also has a consulate general in Pondicherry, reflecting the country's historical and cultural ties to the former French colony.

India and France Relations

India is one of France’s closest and most trusted international partners. Their relationship is based on mutual trust, respect, and collaboration.

• Defence: India has long been one of France’s key partners in the defence sector. In 2025, both countries launched the latest edition of the VARUNA naval exercise, a symbol of their deep-rooted military ties.
• Business Presence in India: More than 600 French companies have a strong and growing footprint in India. Their presence spans diverse sectors, including aeronautics, renewable energy, transportation, urban development, digital technology, and nuclear energy, contributing to India’s economic growth.
• Education and Scholarships: France is a popular destination for Indian students, with nearly 10,000 students currently studying there. The French government supports this academic exchange by providing over EUR 2 million every year in financial assistance through various government and co-funded scholarship programs.
• Visa Requirements: The French Embassy in India issues uniform Schengen visas for Indian citizens travelling to France for short stays of up to 90 days, typically for tourism, business, or family visits. Applicants must obtain a French long-stay national visa for extended stays, such as for study, employment, or other extended purposes.

Services Offered by the French Embassy and Consulate General in India

The French Embassy in India provides a range of services to both French nationals living in India and Indians planning to travel or relocate to France. The Consulates General in various Indian cities support these efforts by providing these services within their jurisdictions.

• Issue and Registration of Documents: The Embassy issues identity cards and passports to French nationals living in India and registers births, marriages, and deaths.
• Electoral and Legal Services: The embassy manages the registration of French citizens on electoral rolls, organises polling stations for primary national elections, and protects the political rights of French nationals with respect to Indian authorities.
• Visa Services for Indian Citizens: The Embassy processes Schengen and national visa applications for Indians planning to visit, study, or work in France.
• Military Registration: It registers young French nationals in India who turn 18 as part of their potential obligation for French national service.
• Emergency and Social Assistance: Provides emergency aid such as temporary financial assistance and scholarships to French nationals facing difficulties in India.

How to Contact the French Embassy in India?

Do you need to contact the French Embassy in India? Here are the official ways to do so: for consular support, appointments, and information.

Do You Need France Travel Insurance?

If you want to travel to France as a tourist, you need an international travel insurance policy to get your Schengen visa. The minimum required cover is EUR 30,000. It should cover emergency medical care, repatriation, and hospitalisation. Here are some other benefits of having a travel insurance policy.

• Assistance for Lost Passports: Your travel insurance policy helps you get assistance if your passport gets lost or stolen in France.
• Cover for Delayed and Cancelled Flights: If your flight to France is delayed or cancelled, your travel insurance policy will compensate you.
• Protection from Third-Party Liabilities: Travel insurance also covers any legal compensation payable to a third party in France for property damage or injury caused during the trip.