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Where to apply for an Indian visa in France
No outside centre takes Indian visa applications in France: the Embassy of India in Paris and the Consulate General in Marseille take them in person.
No VFS centre takes Indian visa applications in France: the Embassy of India in Paris and the Consulate General in Marseille take them themselves.
- “Regular(stamped) visa is obtained by submitting the application along with your passport at the Embassy.” (eoiparis.gov.in, read 1 Nov 2026)
- The Marseille Consulate takes applications in person on the appointed date; appointments are requested by e-mail (cgimarseille.gov.in, read 1 Nov 2026).
- We found no VFS role on the Embassy's pages, and no date for when one ended.
Where Indian visas are handled in France
| Place | Address | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Embassy of India, Paris (consular section)Paris | 20-22 Rue Alberic Magnard 75016 Paris | eoiparis.gov.inread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Consulate General of India, MarseilleMarseille | 397, Avenue du Prado, 13008, Marseille (France) | cgimarseille.gov.inread 1 Nov 2026 |
Book only on the official site: appointment.eoiparis.gov.in.
Booking and rules
- In person by appointment. The printed form and documents are handed in person at the Embassy after booking an online appointment. eoiparis.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- Payment. Visa fees are paid at the Embassy counter, by bank card or cash. eoiparis.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- Biometrics in person. All applicants come in person and give biometrics; under-12s and over-70s are exempt. eoiparis.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- Residence requirement. Foreign passport holders need a valid French residence permit; others a recent utility bill. eoiparis.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- Processing time. French passport holders: minimum 10 working days; Pakistani nationals or origin: minimum 35. eoiparis.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- Passport collection. Passports are collected at the Embassy on working days, 2 pm to 4:30 pm, once the status shows 'Granted and Printed'; no appointment needed. eoiparis.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- e-Visa is separate. The e-Visa is fully online and the Embassy has no role in it. eoiparis.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- Marseille: appointment by e-mail. The Marseille Consulate takes applications in person on the appointed date; appointments are requested by e-mail. cgimarseille.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
What changed, and when
- Marseille consulate opened (Feb 2025). India's Consulate General in Marseille was inaugurated on 12 February 2025. cgimarseille.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
Visa centre or agency?
An agency can help you fill in the forms and gather the documents, but you hand in the application at the Indian mission yourself (or by post where it allows that), and only the mission decides. Agencies on our France list that name Indian visas on their own websites. In Paris: Action-Visas, Alpha Service Visa and CIBTvisas.
FAQ
Where do I apply for an Indian visa in France?
No outside centre takes Indian visa applications in France: the Embassy of India in Paris and the Consulate General in Marseille take them in person. Book on appointment.eoiparis.gov.in.
Do I need an appointment?
Passports are collected at the Embassy on working days, 2 pm to 4:30 pm, once the status shows 'Granted and Printed'; no appointment needed (eoiparis.gov.in, read 1 Nov 2026). The printed form and documents are handed in person at the Embassy after booking an online appointment (eoiparis.gov.in, read 1 Nov 2026).
How long does an Indian visa take from France?
French passport holders: minimum 10 working days; Pakistani nationals or origin: minimum 35 (eoiparis.gov.in, read 1 Nov 2026).
Is there a VFS centre for Indian visas in Paris?
No. Regular paper visas are applied for by submitting the application and passport at the Embassy, not through an outsourced centre (eoiparis.gov.in, read 1 Nov 2026). The Marseille Consulate takes applications in person on the appointed date; appointments are requested by e-mail (cgimarseille.gov.in, read 1 Nov 2026). The Embassy books appointments on appointment.eoiparis.gov.in.
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: eoiparis.gov.in and cgimarseille.gov.in. We are not the embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.