Switzerland - Consulate of India in Zurich

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

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Indian Consulate General in Zurich, Switzerland Bahnhofplatz 9 8001 Zurich Switzerland

Tel: (+41) 43-344 32 14

Fax: (+41) 43-268 51 02

Email: jhmakwana@makwana.com

Website:

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The difference between consulates found in Zurich 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 India in Switzerland besides Zurich

Indian Consulate General in Geneva, Switzerland 9, rue de Valais 1202 Geneva Switzerland
Email: mission.india@itu.ch - Tel: (+41) 22-906 8686 - Website:

Indian Consulate General in Zurich, Switzerland Bahnhofplatz 9 8001 Zurich Switzerland
Email: jhmakwana@makwana.com - Tel: (+41) 43-344 32 14 - Website:

Or the embassy of India in Switzerland

Indian Embassy in Bern, Switzerland Kirchenfeldstrasse 28 3000 Berne 6 Switzerland
Email: info@indembassybern.ch - Tel: (+41) 31-350 11 30 - Website: www.indembassybern.ch

Consulate Appointment in Zurich

Most consulates in Zurich need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of India in Zurich 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 Zurich 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 Switzerland or India.

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