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Consulate General of France in Pondicherry, India

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Consulate General of France in Pondicherry, India, located at 2, Marine Street. 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

    2, Marine Street
    Pondicherry 605001
    India

  • Telephone

    +91 413 223 1000

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM

    By appointment

    Status: 🔒 Closed

    🕒 Current time in Pondicherry: 2:45 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Kerala, Tamil Nadu, UT of Puducherry (Puducherry, Karial, Mahe and Yanaon), Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Location Map

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Location map of the Consulate General of France in Pondicherry, 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

Etienne Rolland-Piègue, Consul General

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in India

Besides Consulate General of France in Pondicherry, India, France also has 4 representations in the following cities of India:


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This page was last edited on 28 April 2026 at 02:46 AM (EST).

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