India in France — Consular Services Sources
Attestation, certificates, and assistance abroad for India nationals in France — sourced from official government domains.
Key facts at a glance
- •Passport And Passport Related Services requires: Self-explanatory letter, affidavit regarding non-acquisition of foreign nationality (Indian Embassy Paris)
- •Passport And Passport Related Services validity period: over 3 years years (Indian Embassy Paris)
- •The Oci Services oci miscellaneous services fee is EUR 26 EUR (Indian Embassy Paris)
- •The Oci Services pio to oci conversion fee is EUR 95 EUR (Indian Embassy Paris)
- •Oci Services biometrics validity period: 5 years (Indian Embassy Paris)
- •Oci Services processing takes 30 days (Indian Embassy Paris)
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Key Policy Facts
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Passport And Passport Related Services
- Required Documents
- Self-explanatory letter, affidavit regarding non-acquisition of foreign nationality
- Validity Period
- over 3 years years
If expired between 1-3 years: A self-explanatory letter as to why the passport was not renewed in time would be required. If the passport is already expired (over 3 years) Application can be submitted along with: a) A self-explanatory letter as to why the passport was not renewed in time. b) Affidav…
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - Passport and Passport Related Services
If the passport is already expired (over 3 years) Application can be submitted along with: a) A self-explanatory letter as to why the passport was not renewed in time.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - Passport and Passport Related Services
Oci Services
- Oci Miscellaneous Services Fee
- EUR 26 EUR
- Pio To Oci Conversion Fee
- EUR 95 EUR
- Photo File Size Maximum
- 200 KB
- Photo Digital Dimensions Minimum
- 200 pixels
- Photo Face Coverage
- 80 %
- Photo Size Minimum
- 51 mm
- Appointment Slot Release Weekly
- 1 week
- Appointment Slot Release
- 25 days
- Renewal Period
- 5 years
- Biometrics Exemptions
- 70 years
- Biometrics Validity Period
- 5 years
- Processing Time
- 30 days
- Application Fee
- EUR 255 EUR
OCI Miscellaneous Services (Renewal / Update / Correction) EUR 26 Cash or Card at Embassy counter.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - OCI Services Guidelines
PIO to OCI Conversion / Loss or Damage of OCI Card EUR 95 Online.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - OCI Services Guidelines
File Size Maximum 200 KB.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - OCI Services Guidelines
Minimum 200 × 200 pixels; Maximum 900 × 900 pixels.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - OCI Services Guidelines
Face Coverage Minimum 80% of the photo.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - OCI Services Guidelines
Minimum Size 51 × 51 mm.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - OCI Services Guidelines
Additional slots released every Friday at 09:00 hrs (weekly slots).
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - OCI Services Guidelines
New slots are released on the 25th of every month at 09:00 hrs (monthly slots).
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - OCI Services Guidelines
OCI card for Foreign spouse must be renewed in every 5 years.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - OCI Services Guidelines
Exemptions: applicants above 70 years OR below 12 years of age.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - OCI Services Guidelines
Biometrics are valid for 5 years from date of enrolment.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - OCI Services Guidelines
Processing time: approximately 30 days from the date of acknowledgement.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - OCI Services Guidelines
Fee: EUR 255 per applicant (payable at embassy counter by cash/card).
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - OCI Services Guidelines
Reissue Of Passport
- Required Documents
- Original marriage certificate, self-attested photocopy, self-attested photocopies of passport and residence permit card of the applicant's spouse
Addition:a) Original marriage certificate with a self-attested photocopy and self-attested photocopies of passport and residence permit card of the applicant's spouse (original Passport and resident card to be shown at the time of submission of application)
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - Passport and Passport Related Services
First Passport
- Required Documents
- Printed appointment confirmation, Printed and signed MHA registration form, Printed and signed passport application form, Original apostilled French birth certificate, Original passports of both paren…
Organise all documents in this order before attending.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport to a Child
Appointment Booking
- Slot Release Frequency
- weekly
Weekly slots released Every Friday at 09:00 hrs.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport to a Child
Birth Registration
- Late Registration Time
- years
- Registration Deadline
- 1 year
Late Registration Time Can take considerably longer — sometimes years.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport to a Child
It is recommended that birth registration of a child be done within one year from the date of birth.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport to a Child
Icwf Fee
- Mandatory Fee
- €2 EUR
⚠ ICWF (Indian Community Welfare Fund) fee of € 2 is MANDATORY for each applicant with each service fee paid.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Consular Services - Other Consular Services
Nri Certificate
- Service Fee
- €22 EUR
NRI Certificate € 22 € 2 Proof of overseas residence as NRI.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Consular Services - Other Consular Services
Coutume Certificate / Certificate De Coutume
- Service Fee
- €19 EUR
Coutume Certificate / Certificate de Coutume(per apostilled document) € 19 € 2 For newborns, select 'Coutume for New Born'.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Consular Services - Other Consular Services
Police Clearance Certificate (pcc) For Foreign Nationals
- Service Fee
- €20 EUR
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) for Foreign Nationals € 20 € 2 Applicable for non-Indian nationals.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Consular Services - Other Consular Services
Passport-based Birth Certificate / Certificate De Naissance
- Service Fee
- €22 EUR
Passport-based Birth Certificate / Certificate de Naissance € 22 € 2 Based on Indian passport data.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Consular Services - Other Consular Services
Re-issuance Of International Driving Permit (idp)
- Service Fee
- €19 EUR
Re-issuance of International Driving Permit (IDP) € 19 € 2 Original Indian driving licence required.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Consular Services - Other Consular Services
Death Registration Certificate
- Service Fee
- €19 EUR
Death Registration Certificate € 19 € 2 Separate from French death certificate.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Consular Services - Other Consular Services
Transportation Of Mortal Remains To India
- Service Fee
- Gratis
Transportation of Mortal Remains to India(NOC + Death Reg. Cert.)Passport cancellation: Gratis € 19 each(NOC + Death Reg. Cert.)
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Consular Services - Other Consular Services
Sworn Affidavit
- Service Fee
- €19 EUR
Sworn Affidavit € 19 € 2 Applicant signs in front of Consular Officer.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Consular Services - Other Consular Services
Life Certificate
- Service Fee
- Gratis
Life Certificate Gratis € 2 No service fee.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Consular Services - Other Consular Services
Affidavit Of Celibacy / Bachelorhood
- Service Fee
- €19 EUR
Affidavit of Celibacy / Bachelorhood € 19 € 2 Applicant must appear in person to sign before Consular Officer.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Consular Services - Other Consular Services
Attestation Of Power Of Attorney (poa) / Affidavit(s)
- Service Fee
- €19 EUR
Attestation of Power of Attorney (PoA) / Affidavit(s) € 19 € 2 Both parents/applicant must sign each page.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Consular Services - Other Consular Services
E-sewa
- Mandatory Start Date
- 23 January 2026
- Payment Method
- cash
- Rollout Date
- 23 January 2026
e-SEWA (Indian Consular Services System) is mandatory for all Miscellaneous Consular Services w.e.f. 23 January 2026.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Consular Services - Other Consular Services
Payment towards the service may be made at the Embassy (presently in cash) at the time of submission and/or collection of the desired service, as online payment through the e-SEWA portal is not applicable currently for services rendered by the Embassy.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Healthcare - Announcement on e-SEWA
The e-SEWA platform enables Indian citizens and foreign nationals (wherever applicable) to directly submit applications online on the portal for miscellaneous consular services (NOT for Visa, Passport and new Birth Registration services) at the embassy.
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Healthcare - Announcement on e-SEWA
Covid-19 Vaccination Guidelines
- Guideline Reference Date
- 10th February 2022
- Guideline Update Date
- 8th August 2022
- Upload Requirement
- Self Declaration Form
- Required Documents
- full vaccination certificate or Negative RT PCR Report
- Exempted Countries
- France
regarding international arrivals in India issued by the Government of India on 10th February 2022
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Healthcare - COVID-19 Related Guidelines
the above-said list of exempted countries has been revised as on 8th August 2022
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Healthcare - COVID-19 Related Guidelines
Either of these documents may be uploaded on the Air Suvidha portal as part of the Self Declaration Form prior to undertaking journey to India
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Healthcare - COVID-19 Related Guidelines
the travellers vaccinated in France are allowed entry into India either based on full vaccination certificate or Negative RT PCR Report
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Healthcare - COVID-19 Related Guidelines
the travellers vaccinated in France are allowed entry into India either based on full vaccination certificate or Negative RT PCR Report
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Healthcare - COVID-19 Related Guidelines
Oci Card Application
- Required Documents
- documents must be apostilled before final submission
- Procedure Step
- send scanned copies of documents and family tree in English by email for necessary checks
All documents are required to be apostilled before final submission
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — General - Important Announcement
It is requested that the applicants may first send by email the scanned copies of their documents, including its English translation, and family tree in English (before apostille) for necessary checks to Indian Embassy, Paris
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — General - Important Announcement
Overseas Citizen Of India (oci) Scheme
- Eligibility Criteria
- descendants of up to the sixth generation of the original Indian immigrants
the Government of India has accepted the long-pending demand of Persons of Indian Origin in French overseas territory of Guadeloupe and Martinique for registration as OCI Cardholders for descendants of up to the sixth generation of the original Indian immigrants
Source: Indian Embassy Paris — General - Important Announcement
Long-term Capital Gains (ltcg)
- Tax Rate Equity Shares
- 12.5 %
Similarly, Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) on Equity Shares and Equity-Oriented Mutual Funds on which STT is paid are taxed at 12.5%.
Short-term Capital Gains (stcg)
- Tax Rate Equity Shares
- 20 %
Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) on Equity Shares and Equity-Oriented Mutual Funds, on which Securities Transaction Tax (STT) is applicable/listed on recognized stock exchanges, STCG is taxed at 20%.
Securities Transaction Tax (stt)
- Tax Rate
- 0.1 %
STT is levied and collected by the union government of India.
Minimum Alternate Tax (mat)
- Rate
- 15 %
the foreign companies are also liable for Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) applicable at 15% on book profits if the normal tax liability is less than 15% of the book profit for companies that have a permanent establishment in India.
Corporate Tax
- Standard Rate Foreign Companies
- 35 %
- Effective Tax Rate New Manufacturing Companies
- 17.16 %
- Concessional Rate New Tax Regime
- 22 %
The standard tax rate for foreign companies is 35% of the total taxable income (plus applicable surcharge (2% for income between 10-100 million rupees and 5% for income greater than 100 million rupees) and cess (4%).
leading to an effective tax rate of 17.16% for new manufacturing companies incorporated on or after October 1,2019, and commencing production before March 31, 2023.
The domestic companies can also opt for concessional Tax Rates under new tax regime of 22% (plus a 10% surcharge and 4% health and education cess), resulting in an effective tax rate of 25.17%.
Data last updated: 7 Aug 2026
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