Embassy of India

France & Principality of Monaco

General Instructions for Booking Online Appointment
  1. All applicants may visit the online appointment system after completion of the application process for concerned consular services as per the detailed guidelines mentioned on the website of Embassy of India, Paris.
  2. All Consular Services applications for Passport, OCI, Visa and Other Consular Services will be entertained with prior appointment only. The applicant is encouraged to make the application on his own as per the suitable category.
  3. Applicants are requested to cancel their appointment in case of their inability to appear at the Embassy as per the booked slot. Cancellation is possible until 12 Hrs prior to the date of appointment. Canceled slot will then be automatically open to other applicants.
  4. Please note that, Embassy of India in Paris has NOT outsourced consular services to any private agency. Any misuse of appointment system by any agency or individual, false claim or pretext of emergency etc. may render the agency and the applicant liable for denial of services subsequently.
  5. Appointment slots will be open on every working day at 0900 hrs for a maximum of 3 weeks in advance. At a time an applicant can book only one slot. Second appointment can be booked only after availing/canceling the already booked appointment.
  6. Applicants may note that, currently only cash payment is accepted
  7. Services to the Applicant will be given according to the Service selected by the applicant from the drop-down menu of appointment system at the time of booking the appointment. Embassy will not entertain request for granting service other than the one selected by the applicant.
  8. Time for submission of applications post appointment is between 0930 to 1230 hrs and 1400 to 1500 hrs from Monday to Friday.
  9. In case of lost passports for short-term visitors (not resident of France), applicants can walk-in for submitting the application for Emergency Certificate as per the above time slots.
  10. For collection of documents prior appointment is not required. The time for collection of documents is between 1600-1700 hrs on all working days. Instructions have been given under each service on collection of ready documents/passport/Visa. Collection of more than one document belonging to the same applicant is permissible.
  11. Applicant must carry his/her passport/ID card, print of the appointment confirmation email, completed application form, and the required documents as per the checklist required for specific consular services at the time of visiting the Embassy.