Below are the principal Indian mission contacts for eight destinations frequently used by Indian travellers. A country may have several consulates with separate jurisdictions, so choose the post responsible for the area where you are staying.
| Country / mission | Address | Main telephone | Official website |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA Embassy of India, Washington DC | 2107 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 | +1 202 939 7000 | indianembassyusa.gov.in |
| Canada High Commission of India, Ottawa | 10 Springfield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1M 1C9 | +1 613 744 3751–53 | hciottawa.gov.in |
| United Kingdom High Commission of India, London | India House, Aldwych, London WC2B 4NA | +44 20 7632 3035 | hcilondon.gov.in |
| Australia High Commission of India, Canberra | 3 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600 | +61 2 6273 3999 | hcicanberra.gov.in |
| New Zealand High Commission of India, Wellington | 72 Pipitea Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011 | +64 4 473 6390 | hciwellington.gov.in |
| France Embassy of India, Paris | 13–15 Rue Alfred Dehodencq, 75016 Paris | +33 1 40 50 70 70 | eoiparis.gov.in |
| Germany Embassy of India, Berlin | Tiergartenstraße 17, 10785 Berlin | +49 30 25795 0 | indianembassyberlin.gov.in |
| United Arab Emirates Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi | Plot 10, Sector W-59/02, Diplomatic Area, Abu Dhabi | +971 2 449 2700 | indembassyuae.gov.in |
Dubai is served by the Consulate General
Dubai is a city in the UAE, not a separate country. Travellers in Dubai and the Northern Emirates should check the Consulate General of India, Dubai. The correct office depends on consular jurisdiction and the service required.
How to contact a mission effectively
- Open the mission’s official government website and choose the correct service—passport, OCI, welfare, visa or emergency.
- Use the service-specific email or appointment channel where listed; the main switchboard may not answer case-status questions.
- State full name, passport number (partially masked in ordinary email), local location, contact number and a concise description.
- For an emergency, state the nature of distress and attach supporting evidence if requested.
- Never send OTPs, banking PINs or full card details to someone claiming to be from an embassy.
Country jurisdiction matters
The principal mission is not always your servicing office. The United States, Canada, Australia and other countries have consulates covering specific states or provinces. Use the MEA Countries, Regions & Missions directory to find every post and then check jurisdiction on that post’s official website.
Emergency versus general enquiry
Death, serious accident, detention, a stranded minor, major distress or an urgent need for an emergency travel document may justify an emergency contact. Routine passport status, appointment availability and general document questions should go through the normal service channel.