Consulate General of France in Bengaluru, India
Consulate General of France in Bengaluru, India, located at 21 Palace Road. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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Consulate General Address
21 Palace Road
Vasanthnagar
Bengaluru, Karnataka 560052
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Telephone
+91 80 2214 1200
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Email
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Office Hours
Wednesday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PMThursday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PMFriday ClosedSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PMTuesday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PMStatus: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 5:30 PM
🕒 Current time in Bengaluru: 2:41 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
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Consular Jurisdiction
The states of Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
Location Map
Located at 21 Palace Road, the consulate is near key landmarks like Bangalore Palace and Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
Upcoming Holidays
Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.
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Muharram/Ashura:
June 26
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Bastille Day:
July 14
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Independence Day:
August 15
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Milad un-Nabi:
August 26
Visa Requirements
If you hold an Indian passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter France.
Common Visa Types
Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to France without a visa. The most common types of France visas are the following.
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Short stay visas
- Airport transit visa
- Business visa
- Tourist visa
- Visitor visa
- Study visa
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Long stay visas
- Family visa
- Work visa
- Study visa
- Working holiday visa
Head of Mission
Marc LAMY, Consul General
Online Resources
Explore the consulate and the services it offers. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.
Additional Missions in India
Besides Consulate General of France in Bengaluru, India, France also has 4 representations in the following cities of India:
- New Delhi (Embassy)
- Mumbai (Consulate General)
- Pondicherry (Consulate General)
- Kolkata (Consulate General)
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of France in neighboring countries or regions of India.
- Dhaka, Bangladesh (Embassy)
- Kathmandu, Nepal (Embassy)
- Islamabad, Pakistan (Embassy)
- Karachi, Pakistan (Consulate General)
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Embassy)
- Kandy, Sri Lanka (Honorary Consul)
India in France
India has representation in the following city:
Nearby Landmarks
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Bangalore Palace
(0.80 km away)
Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560052
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Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
(0.84 km away)
Sri T. Chowdaiah Road, High Grounds, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001
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Vidhana Soudha
(1.55 km away)
Ambedkar Veedhi, Sampangi Rama Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001
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Cubbon Park
(1.89 km away)
Kasturba Road, Sampangi Rama Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001
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ISKCON Temple Bangalore
(4.48 km away)
Hare Krishna Hill, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560010
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Ulsoor Lake
(3.53 km away)
Ulsoor, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560042
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Nearby Airports
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Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
(26.20 km away)
Bengaluru
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