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When traveling abroad, it’s important to know the location of your country’s embassy or consulate. In case of an emergency, natural disaster, or if you have an accident, they can help provide you with assistance and guidance. If you face a sudden emergency that impacts your return home or just need help while traveling in India, telephone an emba

Purposes of Embassies and Consulates

Embassies and consulates represent the interests of one country in a different country, serving as the official diplomatic representation of a foreign government in a host country. Essentially, it’s a small sanctuary in a foreign country, where you have access to the laws and rights of your home country.

Not only do embassies and consulates promote friendly relationships between countries in everything from diplomatic matters to trade and business, but they also serve to provide assistance and support to their citizens living or traveling abroad. You can ask for assistance with legal issues, passport-related services, visa services, replacement documents, and more.

Distinguishing Between Embassies and Consulates

Embassies and consulates serve different purposes, and it’s important to understand the distinction between the two.

Led by the foreign ambassador, embassies are usually located in the host country’s capital city, while consulates are usually located throughout the country to make them more accessible to travelers. Headed by lower-ranking diplomats called consuls, consulates assist with services like getting visas and emergency assistance.

International Embassies and Consulates in India

Below is a list of some of the 153 countries with embassies and consulates in India, including detailed information on addresses, contacts, and hours of operation.

Hours are subject to change, so please call ahead to confirm availability.

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United States of America

Embassy

US Embassy New Delhi
Shantipath, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110021
Phone: +91-11-2419-8000
Email: acsnd@state.gov
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Consulates

US Consulate General Mumbai
C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex
Bandra East, Mumbai 400051
Phone: +91-11-2419-8000
Email: mumbaiacs@state.gov
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

US Consulate General Kolkata
5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani
Kolkata 700071
Tel: +91-33-6827-2400
Email: kolkataACS@state.gov
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

US Consulate General Chennai
Gemini Circle
Chennai 600006
Telephone: +91-44-2857-4000
Email: chennaics@state.gov
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm

US Consulate General Hyderabad
Survey No. 115/1
Financial District, Nanakramguda
Hyderabad, Telangana 500032
Phone: +91-40-6932-8000
Email: HydACS@state.gov
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

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United Kingdom

Embassy

British High Commission New Delhi
Shantipath, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110021
Phone: +91-11-2419 2100 / +44-20-7008-5000
Email: web.newdelhi@fcdo.gov.uk
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Consulates

British Deputy High Commission Ahmedabad
Courtyard by Marriott
Ramdev Nagar
Satellite, Gujarat, Ahmedabad 380015
Phone: +91-11-2419 2100 / +44-20-7008-5000 (24 hours a day)
Email: DHC.Ahmedabad@fcdo.gov.uk
Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Friday,  9:00 am to 2:00 pm

British Deputy High Commission Bengaluru
5th Floor, North Tower, Safina Towers
#3 Ali Asker Road, Bengaluru 560052
Phone: +91-0-80-2263-3300 / +44-20-7008-5000
Email: web.newdelhi@fcdo.gov.uk
Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; Friday, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm

British Deputy High Commission Chandigarh
178-178A, Elante Business Park
Unit C516, Fifth Floor
Industrial Area Phase 1, Chandigarh 160002
Phone: +91-17-2492-5100 / +44-20-7008-5000
Email: web.newdelhi@fco.gov.uk
Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Friday,  9:00 am to 2:00 pm

British Deputy High Commission Chennai
20 Anderson Road
Chennai 600 006
Phone: +91-44-4219 2151 / +44-20-7008-5000
Email: web.newdelhi@fcdo.gov.uk
Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; Friday, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm

British Deputy High Commission Hyderabad
2nd Floor, Taj Deccan Hotel,
Road No.1, Banjara Hills
Hyderabad 500034
Phone: +91-40-6666-9147 / +44-20-7008-5000
Email: web.newdelhi@fcdo.gov.uk
Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; Friday, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm

British Deputy High Commission Kolkata
1A Ho Chi Minh Sarani
Kolkata 700071
Phone: +91-33-4082-2200 / +44-20-7008-5000
Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; Friday, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm

British Deputy High Commission Mumbai
Naman Chambers
C/32 G Block Bandra Kurla Complex
Bandra (East), Mumbai 400051
Phone: +91-22-6650-2222 / +44-0-20-7008-5000
Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; Friday, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

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Australia

Embassy

Australian High Commission New Delhi
1/50 G, Shantipath
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021
Phone: +91-11-4139-9900
Email: ahc.newdelhi@dfat.gov.au
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Consulates

Australian Consulate-General in Mumbai
Level 10, A Wing, Crescenzo Building
Opp MCA Cricket Club, G Block, Plot C 38-39
Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai 400051
Phone: +91-22-6757-4900
Email: cg.mumbai@dfat.gov.au
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:45 pm

Australian Consulate-General in Chennai
9th Floor, Express Chambers, Express Avenue
49, 50L Whites Road
Royapettah, Chennai 600014
Phone: +91-44-4592-1300
Email: chennaiaustralianconsulate@dfat.gov.au
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Australian Consulate-General in Kolkata
1A Ho Chi Minh Sarani
Kolkata 700071 West Bengal
Phone: +91-11-4910-5980
Email: acg.kolkata@dfat.gov.au
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

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The Netherlands

Embassy

Netherlands Embassy New Delhi
6/50 F, Shantipath
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110021
Phone: +91-11-2419-7600
Email: nde@minbuza.nl
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Consulates

Netherlands Consulate-General in Bangalore
11th Floor, Pinnacle Tower, Embassy One
No. 8, Bellary Road, Ganganagar
Bangalore – 560032, Karnataka
Phone: +91-80-6923-3000
E-mail: bgl@minbuza.nl
Hours of Operation: Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm; Friday, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm; closed Tuesday and Thursday

Netherlands Consulate-General in Mumbai
20th Floor, Express Towers
Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021
Phone: +91-22-2219-4200
Email: bom@minbuza.nl
Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; Friday, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

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Germany

Embassy

German Embassy New Delhi
No. 6/50G, Shanti Path
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021
Phone: +91-11-4419-9199
Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; Friday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Consulates

German Consulate Bengaluru
2nd & 3rd Floor, “Cash Pharmacy Building”
Corner St. Marks & Residency Road
Bangalore 560025, Karnataka
Phone: +91-80-4530-0100
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

German Consulate General Chennai
No. 9 Boat Club Road
R.A. Puram, Chennai 600028, Tamil Nadu
Phone: +91-44-2430-1600
Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am to 3:15 pm; Friday, 7:30 am to 1:30 pm

German Consulate General Kolkata
Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany
1 Hastings Park Road
Alipore, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700027
Phone: +91-33-2479-1141
Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; Friday, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

German Consulate General Mumbai
Hoechst House, 10th Floor
193 Backbay Reclamation
Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021
Phone: +91-22-6940-1444
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Singapore

Embassy

High Commission of the Republic of Singapore in New Delhi
E-6 Chandragupta Marg
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021
Phone: +91-11-4600-0800
Email: singhc_del@mfa.sg
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed 1:00 to 1:30 pm)

Consulates

Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Mumbai
152, 14th Floor, Maker Chambers IV
222, Jamnalal Bajaj Road
Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021
Phone: +91-22-2204-3205 / 2204-3209
Email: singcon_bom@mfa.sg
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (closed 1:00 to 2:00 pm)

Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Chennai
17-A North Boag Road
T.Nagar, Chennai 600017
Tamil Nadu, India
Phone: +91-44-2815-8207
Email: singcon_maa@mfa.sg
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (closed 1:00 to 2:00 pm)

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