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Consulate General of France in Kolkata, India

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Consulate General of France in Kolkata, India, located at 21 C, Raja Santosh 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).

  • Consulate General Address

    21 C, Raja Santosh Road
    Alipore
    Kolkata, West Bengal 700027
    India

  • Telephone

    +91 33 4016 3200

  • Emergency Phone

    +91 97 4801 1118

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 1:45 PM–5:30 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 1:45 PM–5:30 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 1:45 PM–4:15 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 1:45 PM–5:30 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 1:45 PM–5:30 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 5:30 PM

    🕒 Current time in Kolkata: 2:42 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    The states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim, Tripura, and West Bengal; and the entire territory of the Kingdom of Bhutan.

Location Map

Located at 21 C, Raja Santosh Road, the consulate is near key landmarks like Kalighat Kali Temple and Victoria Memorial. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of France in Kolkata, India

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.

  • Muharram/Ashura: June 26 Flag of India
  • Bastille Day: July 14 Flag of France
  • Independence Day: August 15 Flag of India
  • Milad un-Nabi: August 26 Flag of India

Visa Requirements

If you hold an Indian passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter France.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

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.

  • Short stay visas
    • Airport transit visa
    • Business visa
    • Tourist visa
    • Visitor visa
    • Study visa
  • Long stay visas
    • Family visa
    • Work visa
    • Study visa
    • Working holiday visa

Head of Mission

Thierry MOREL, 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 Kolkata, India, France also has 4 representations in the following cities of India:


View All Diplomatic Missions of France in India

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of France in neighboring countries or regions of India.

See also

India in France

India has representation in the following city:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Kalighat Kali Temple (1.66 km away)

    Kalighat Rd, Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700026, India

    Get Directions
  • Victoria Memorial (3.17 km away)

    1, Queens Way, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071, India

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  • St. Paul's Cathedral (3.39 km away)

    Cathedral Rd, Maidan, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071, India

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  • Birla Mandir (3.76 km away)

    Ashutosh Chowdhury Ave, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700019, India

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  • Eden Gardens (5.29 km away)

    Maidan, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700021, India

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  • Dakshineswar Kali Temple (15.53 km away)

    Dakshineswar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700076, India

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Nearby Airports

  • Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
    (19.29 km away)
    Kolkata
    Get Directions

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This page was last edited on 09 May 2026 at 01:31 AM (EST).

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