India - Consulate of Switzerland in Chennai

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

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Swiss Honorary Consulate in Chennai, India - I-6 Dr. V.S.I. Estate - Rajiv Gandhi Salai - Thiruvanmiyur - Chennai 600 041, India

Tel: (+91) 44 2433 2701

Fax: (+91) 44 2434 2363

Email: chennai@honrep.ch

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 Switzerland in India besides Chennai

Swiss Consulate General in Bangalore, India - Crescent Park - No. 26 Rest House Crescent - Bangalore 560 051, India
Email: vertretungbangalore@eda.admin.ch - Tel: (+91) 80 4940 2000 - Website:

Swiss Honorary Consulate in Chennai, India - I-6 Dr. V.S.I. Estate - Rajiv Gandhi Salai - Thiruvanmiyur - Chennai 600 041, India
Email: chennai@honrep.ch - Tel: (+91) 44 2433 2701 - Website:

Swiss Honorary Consulate in Kolkata, India - c/o Titagarh Wagons Ltd. - 756 Anandpur - Kolkata 700 017, India
Email: kolkata@honrep.ch - Tel: (+91) 33 4019 0800 - Website:

Swiss Consulate General in Mumbai, India - 102 Maker Chambers IV, 10th floor - 222, Jamnalal Bajaj Marg - Nariman Point - Mumbai 400 021, India
Email: vertretung@mum.rep.admin.ch - Tel: (+91) 22 22 88 45 63 - Website: www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/home/reps/asia/vind/cgmum.html

Or the embassy of Switzerland in India

Swiss Embassy in New Delhi, India Nyaya Marg Chanakyapuri P.O. Box 392 New Delhi 110 001 India
Email: ndh.vertretung@eda.admin.ch - Tel: (+91) (11) 4995 9500 - Website: www.eda.admin.ch/newdelhi

Consulate Appointment in Chennai

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

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.