India - Consulate of France in Chennai

You are a Indian citizen or you are from France and are looking for information on the consulate of France in Chennai situated in India. A consulate in Chennai could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of France. It all depends on the importance of Chennai and India in the relationships with the government of France.

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French Consulate in Chennai, India Shri Vishwavandita, 19 Poes Garden Chennai 600086 India

Tel: (+91) (44) 249 90 201

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Email: rmkdevi@hotmail.com

Website:

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The difference between consulates found in Chennai are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of France in India besides Chennai

French Consulate General in Bangalore, India - 21 Palace Road, Vasanthnagar - Bangalore 560 052 - India
Email: admin-francais.bangalore-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr - Tel: (+91) 80 2214 1200 - Website: ambafrance-in.org/-Consulate-in-Bangalore-

French Consulate in Chennai, India Shri Vishwavandita, 19 Poes Garden Chennai 600086 India
Email: rmkdevi@hotmail.com - Tel: (+91) (44) 249 90 201 - Website:

French Consulate General in Kolkata, India 21 C, Raja Santosh Road Alipore Kolkata 700027 India
Email: - Tel: (+91) (33) 40 16 32 00 - Website: ambafrance-in.org/-Consulate-General-of-France-in-

Consulate General of France in Mumbai, India - Wockhardt Towers, East Wing, 5th floor - Bandra - Kurla Complex - Mumbai 400 051, India
Email: mail@consulfrance-bombay.org - Tel: (+91) (22) 66 69 40 00 - Website: www.ambafrance-in.org/-Bombay-

French Consulate General in Puduchery, India, 2 rue de la Marine, Puduchery 605 001, India
Email: cgfpondy@sify.net.in - Tel: (+91) (413) 233 4174 - Website:

Or the embassy of France in India

French Embassy in New Delhi, India 2/50-E Shantipath Chanakyapuri New Delhi 110021 India
Email: info_visa_delhi@ambafrance-in.org - Tel: (+91) (11) 2419 6100 - Website: ambafrance-in.org

Consulate Appointment in Chennai

Most consulates in Chennai need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of France in Chennai first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Chennai do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in India or France.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Chennai please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.