Consulate General of India in Geneva, Switzerland
Consulate General of India in Geneva, Switzerland, located at 21, Avenue Appia, 1292 Chambesy. View a location map, get driving directions or view the information about the address, phone, official website, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, and more.
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Address
21, Avenue Appia, 1292 Chambesy
Geneva
Switzerland Telephone
- +41 22 717 0672, Emergency phone: 078 904 3873
Email
- [email protected]
Office Hours
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Please call the Consulate General of India in Geneva, Switzerland, at +41 22 717 0672, Emergency phone: 078 904 3873 to find out the current hours of operation and other details.
Consular Jurisdiction
Geneva, Vaud, Valais and Neuchâtel
Location Map
Common Visa Types
Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to India without a visa. The most common types of India visas are the following.
- Tourist Visa
- Business Visa
- Employment Visa
- Student Visa
- Research Visa
- Medical Visa
- Journalist Visa
- Conference Visa
- Transit Visa
- Entry Visa
Indian Passports
The government of India issues several types of passports, including:
Regular Passport (Dark Blue cover): This is the standard passport issued to Indian citizens for general travel purposes. It is a "Type P" passport, P stands for Personal.
Diplomatic Passport (Maroon cover): Diplomatic passports are issued to diplomats, Members of Parliament, members of the Union Council of Ministers, and individuals representing the Indian government on diplomatic missions abroad. It is a "Type D" passport, D standing for Diplomatic.
Official Passport (White cover): Official passports are issued to government officials, members of the Indian Armed Forces, members of the Indian diplomatic corps, and individuals representing the Indian government on official business or diplomatic missions. It is a "Type S" passport, S stands for Service.
Consular Assistance
Indian embassies and consulates offer vital consular services to Indian citizens abroad, including issuing, renewing, and replacing passports. They also provide crucial assistance in emergencies, such as accidents, illnesses, or legal matters. These diplomatic missions are essential support systems for Indian nationals traveling or living overseas, ensuring their safety and well-being while away from home. Their services are pivotal in addressing the needs and concerns of Indian citizens during their international travels or stays.
Emergency Travel Document (EC)
The Emergency Travel Document or Emergency Certificate (EC) is a one-way travel document issued to Indian citizens who have no valid travel documents and need to return to India on an emergency basis. EC is issued to those citizens of India to whom a new passport cannot be issued in an emergency in a short period of time. It allows the holder to travel back to India.
Besides Consulate General of India in Geneva, Switzerland India also has 2 representations in the following cities of Switzerland:
All diplomatic missions of India in Switzerland
Diplomatic missions of India in neighbouring countries/regions of Switzerland:
- Vienna, Austria (Embassy)
- Brussels, Belgium (Embassy)
- Antwerp, Belgium (Honorary consul)
- Paris, France (Embassy)
- Berlin, Germany (Embassy)
- Frankfurt am Main, Germany (Consulate General)
- Hamburg, Germany (Consulate General)
- Munich, Germany (Consulate General)
- Stuttgart , Germany (Honorary consul)
- Luxembourg, Luxembourg (Honorary consul)
- The Hague, Netherlands (Embassy)
- London, United Kingdom (High Commission)
- Birmingham, United Kingdom (Consulate General)
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Consulate General)
- Belfast, United Kingdom (Honorary consul)
- Cardiff, United Kingdom (Honorary consul)
Switzerland in India
Switzerland has 5 representations in the following cities:
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This page was last edited on 08 January 2024 at 01:15 PM (EST).