French visa for Indian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Indian passport holders visiting France for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Indian citizens to enter France for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | France e-visa for Indian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | France visa on arrival for Indian citizens | Not Available | |
France tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Indian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in France.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from France.
If you are looking for France visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from India, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of France nearest your place of residence.
- New Delhi: The Embassy of France in New Delhi, India (Working hours: Close now)
- Chennai: The Honorary Consulate of France in Chennai, India (Working hours: Close now)
- Kolkata: The Consulate General of France in Kolkata, India (Working hours: Close now)
- Mumbai: The Consulate General of France in Mumbai, India (Working hours: Close now)
- Pondicherry: The Consulate General of France in Pondicherry, India (Working hours: Close now)
- Bengaluru: The Consulate General of France in Bengaluru, India (Working hours: Close now)
France visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest France diplomatic mission offices to India for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from India traveling to France from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (India) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 545,017 | N/A |
| 2009 | 518,814 | -4.81% |
| 2010 | 497,852 | -4.04% |
| 2011 | 534,536 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 539,776 | 0.98% |
| 2013 | 508,333 | -5.83% |
| 2014 | 534,536 | 5.15% |
| 2015 | 518,814 | -2.94% |
| 2016 | 503,092 | -3.03% |
| 2017 | 524,055 | 4.17% |
| 2018 | 550,257 | 5.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
France & India comparison
France's area is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi), while the area of India is approximately 2,973,190 km2 (1,147,954 sq mi). This means India is 5.43 times bigger than France.
As of April 2024, France's population is ~65.8 million people - 1,368,804,641 fewer people than the population of India.
We have highlighted France & India’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| France | India | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 65,847,917 | 1,434,652,558 | 1.4 billion fewer people live in France than India |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 267 | 186 | France has 81 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with India. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 143 | 28 | France passport holders can visit 115 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 479 | 466 | French hosts 13 more foreign missions than India. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from India travel to France in one year?
The number of visitors from India visiting France in 2018 was approximately 550,257.
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