Do citizens of France need a visa for India?

e-Visa· 30 days

Yes, and it can be obtained online. France passport holders can apply for an e-visa before travelling to India. The stay is limited to 30 days.

Entry rule: e-Visa
Length of stay: 30 days
Where to get it: Online, before the trip
Last checked: Nov 9, 2026

Apply on the official site Document checklist

Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel. Source: Passport Index dataset (MIT), refreshed Nov 9, 2026.

Document checklist: France → India

General guidance for a short trip. Requirements change, so confirm with the official sources linked below.

Passport valid for at least 6 months after your trip, with 2 blank pages.
Apply online for the e-visa before you fly and print it. Official portal: e-Visa (Government of India)
Return or onward ticket.
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation).
Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements of the last 3–6 months).
Travel medical insurance for the whole stay.

Only use the official government portal. Many look-alike sites charge extra.

India missions in France

EmbassyParis

Embassy of India, Paris

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Address

Rue Alfred Dehodencq 15, 75016, Paris

Phone

+33140507070

Website

eoiparis.gov.in

Opening hours

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Monaco

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France missions in India

Embassy of France, New DelhiEmbassy · New Delhi · +91 11 4319 6100See all
Consulate General of France in PondicheryConsulate General · Pondicherry · 04132231000See all
Consulate of France, BangaloreConsulate General · Bengaluru · +91 80 2214 1200See all
Consulate of France, MumbaiConsulate General · MumbaiSee all

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