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Embassy of France in New Delhi, India

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Embassy of France in New Delhi, India, located at 2/50-E Shantipath. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of France, or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, Contact forms, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    2/50-E Shantipath
    Chanakyapuri
    New Delhi 110 021
    India

  • Telephone

    +91 11 4319 6100

  • Contact Form Information

    Contact the embassy

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM
    Friday 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM

    Status: ⏳ Opening soon – Opens today at 2:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in New Delhi: 1:44 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    States of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand; Union Territories of Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh; and the entire territory of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.

Location Map

Located at 2/50-E Shantipath, the embassy is near key landmarks like Rashtrapati Bhavan and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of France in New Delhi, India

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy 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

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of France in New Delhi, India:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths

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 Mathou, Ambassador

Related: List of ambassadors of France to India

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in India

Besides Embassy of France in New Delhi, 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

  • Rashtrapati Bhavan (2.35 km away)

    Rajpath, President's Estate, New Delhi, Delhi 110004, India

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  • Gurudwara Bangla Sahib (3.96 km away)

    Hanuman Road Area, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India

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  • Laxminarayan Temple (Birla Mandir) (4.18 km away)

    Mandir Marg, Near Gole Market, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India

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  • India Gate (4.45 km away)

    Rajpath, India Gate, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India

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  • Jama Masjid (7.55 km away)

    Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006, India

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  • Humayun's Tomb (6.07 km away)

    Mathura Road, Opposite Dargah, Nizamuddin, New Delhi, Delhi 110013, India

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Nearby Airports

  • Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
    (9.66 km away)
    New Delhi
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