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France Embassy and Consulates in India
6 Diplomatic Missions
6 Cities
France Embassy in New Delhi, India
2/50-E Shantipath Chanakyapuri New Delhi 110 021
Phone: +91-11-2419 6100
Working hours: Open now (Close in 22 minutes)
France Honorary Consulate in Chennai, India
Shri Vaishnavi 33, Kasturi Ranga Road Alwarpet Chennai-600 018
Phone: +91-44-4208 8766
Working hours: Open now (Close in 22 minutes)
France Consulate General in Bengaluru, India
21, Palace Road Vasanthnagar
Phone: + 91 80 2214 1200
Working hours: Open now (Close in 22 minutes)
France Consulate General in Kolkata, India
21 C Raja Santosh Road Alipore
Phone: +91 33-4016 3200
Working hours: Open now (Close in 22 minutes)
France Consulate General in Mumbai, India
Hoechst House - 7Th Floor Nariman Point Mumbai 400 021
Phone: +91-22-6669 4000
Working hours: Open now (Close in 22 minutes)
France Consulate General in Pondicherry, India
2, Rue De La Marine Pondicherry 605 001
Phone: +91-413-2233 4174
Working hours: Open now (Close in 22 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Indian and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Janmashtami | Friday, September 04 | 2 days, 4 hours |
| Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi | Monday, September 14 | 1 week, 5 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 3 weeks |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Friday, October 02 | 1 month |
| First Day of Sharad Navratri | Sunday, October 11 | 1 month, 1 week |
| First Day of Durga Puja Festivities | Saturday, October 17 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Dussehra | Tuesday, October 20 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | Thursday, October 29 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in India?
France currently maintains 6 diplomatic representative offices in India including New Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pondicherry.
2 - Do Indian citizens need a visa for France?
Indian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into France. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of France in India for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in India?
The French representative offices in India will be closed in observance of the following Indian and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- Janmashtami (IN & IN) Fri, Sep 04, 2026 (2 days, 6 hours)
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Time in France vs India
Paris, France time is 4:30 hours behind New Delhi, India
New Delhi, India
17:38PMTuesday, September 01, 2026
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