Looking for the India Embassy in Berlin? Below you will find the official address, contact details, opening hours and available consular services.
Contact Details
| Address | Tiergartenstraße 17, 10785 Berlin, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 30 25 79 50 |
| Fax | +49 30 26 557 000 |
| hoc.berlin@mea.gov.in | |
| Website | www.indianembassyberlin.gov.in |
| Social Media | Facebook · X · YouTube |
| Head of Mission | Mr. Ajit Vinayak Gupte, Ambassador |
Consular Section
| Fax | +49 30 25 79 56 20 |
Opening Hours Embassy
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 – 13:00 / 13:30 – 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 13:00 / 13:30 – 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 13:00 / 13:30 – 17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 13:00 / 13:30 – 17:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 – 13:00 / 13:30 – 17:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours are subject to change on public holidays and special occasions. Always check with the embassy in advance.
Opening Hours Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 – 12:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 – 12:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 – 12:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30 – 12:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 – 12:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The Indian Embassy is at Tiergartenstraße 17 in Berlin-Tiergarten, a red sandstone building on the southern edge of the Tiergarten park.
- Telephone: +49 30 25 79 50.
- Tourists: Most travellers apply online for an e-visa and never need to visit.
About the Indian Embassy in Berlin
The embassy represents India in Germany. Indians are now the largest group of international students in Germany, and the two countries cooperate closely on trade, technology, skilled migration and climate.
India has consulates general in Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg and Munich and an honorary consul in Stuttgart.
Which Indian office is responsible for me?
| Office | Federal states covered |
|---|---|
| Embassy, Berlin | Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia |
| Consulate General, Frankfurt am Main | Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland |
| Consulate General, Hamburg | Hamburg, Bremen, Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein |
| Consulate General, Munich | Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg |
Consular services
- Visas for India (paper applications where an e-visa is not possible)
- Indian passports, including renewals and police clearance certificates
- OCI cards (Overseas Citizenship of India)
- Surrender certificates for former Indian citizens
- Attestation of documents
Documents checklist
Before you fly to India
- A passport (a German identity card is not accepted)
- An e-visa, applied for at least four days before arrival, or a regular visa from an Indian mission; there is no visa on arrival
- Printout of the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) and proof of payment
- The online e-Arrival Card, available from 72 hours before arrival, plus the health declaration
Visa information
Travelling from Germany to India
German citizens need a visa for India, applied for before travel at an Indian mission or online as an e-visa. There is no visa on arrival.
- Apply for the e-visa on the official Indian visa website at least four days before arrival. It is not available for temporary passports.
- Regular tourist visas are usually valid for 365 days, with multiple entries and up to 90 days per visit.
- Work for NGOs or journalism is not allowed on a tourist visa and has led to expulsions.
- The Federal Foreign Office has a partial travel warning, including for parts of Jammu and Kashmir and the border with Pakistan.
Travelling from India to Germany
Indian citizens need a Schengen visa from the German missions in India. Students and skilled workers apply for a national visa.
Other consulates and embassies in Berlin
161 other countries are represented in Berlin, among them: Indonesia (embassy), Iran (embassy), Iraq (embassy), Ireland (embassy), Israel (embassy), Italy (embassy), Jamaica (embassy), Japan (embassy), Jordan (embassy), Kazakhstan (embassy), Kenya (embassy), Kosovo (embassy), Kuwait (embassy), Kyrgyzstan (embassy), Laos (embassy), Latvia (embassy), Lebanon (embassy), Lesotho (embassy), North Korea (embassy), Republic of Korea (embassy). The full list of all 162 missions is on the overview page for Germany.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on German public holidays in Berlin and on Indian holidays, including Republic Day on 26 January, Independence Day on 15 August, Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October and Diwali, whose date changes every year.
Emergency assistance
Indian nationals in Germany
Contact the embassy or your consulate general if your passport is lost or stolen.
German nationals in India
The German Embassy in New Delhi and the consulates general in Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai are responsible for different regions. Honorary consuls in Goa (Panaji), Hyderabad and Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) help in emergencies.
Diplomatic missions between India and Germany
India in Germany
Measured in a straight line from Berlin, the nearest other Indian office is the Consulate General in Hamburg (about 250 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Berlin.
- Berlin – Embassy of India (this page)
- Frankfurt am Main – Consulate General (420 km) (Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland)
- Hamburg – Consulate General (250 km) (Hamburg, Bremen, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein)
- Munich – Consulate General (500 km) (Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg)
- Stuttgart – Honorary Consulate (510 km) (Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate)
Germany in India
- New Delhi – German Embassy
- Bengaluru – Consulate General (Karnataka, Kerala)
- Chennai – Consulate General (Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Puducherry)
- Kolkata – Consulate General
- Mumbai – Consulate General (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and others)
- Hyderabad, Panaji, Thiruvananthapuram – Honorary Consulates
Frequently asked questions about the Indian Embassy in Berlin
Can I get an Indian visa on arrival?
No. You need an e-visa or a regular visa before you travel.
How early must I apply for an Indian e-visa?
At least four days before your arrival date.
I live in Stuttgart. Which Indian office is mine?
The Consulate General in Munich, which covers Baden-Württemberg. An honorary consul in Stuttgart helps with simpler matters.
What is the e-Arrival Card for India?
A digital entry form that replaces the paper card. Fill it in online up to 72 hours before arrival.
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Details checked on 3 October 2026. Sources: Embassy of India, German Federal Foreign Office. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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