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Consulate of the United Kingdom in Chennai

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British Diplomatic mission in India. On this page you will find info on specific details such as consulate contact information, web presence, consular office hours and directions to the consulate. The consulate in Chennai is not the only diplomatic representation of the United Kingdom in India. On this page you can also find all other British consulates located in India.

Address:

British Deputy High Commission in Chennai, India - 20 Anderson Road - Chennai 600 006 - India

Telephone:

(+91) 44 4219 2151

Fax:

(+91) 44 4219 2322

E-mail:

web.newdelhi@fco.gov.uk

Website:

www.gov.uk/government/world/india

Consul:

Bharat Joshi - Deputy High Commissioner

Office Hours:

Mon-Thu: 08.30-16.30 & Fri: 08.30-13.30

Consulate Appointment

For an appointment at the British consulate in India, please check in first instance the consulate website www.gov.uk/government/world/india.

In the case that you are not able to arrange an appointment through the website you can contact the consulate in Chennai by telephone (+91) 44 4219 2151 or email web.newdelhi@fco.gov.uk

Visa and Passports

The consulate of the United Kingdom in Chennai can inform you about the scope of services they offer.

Always contact the British consulate before a visit since not every consulate in India offers visa and/or passport services.

Travel Insurance for India

A valid travel insurance is very important when you visit India. Check for details on our Travel page

Opening Hours

Please note: Consulate opening hours can vary. Always contact the Consulate before a visit.

British Consulates in India

The British Consulate in Chennai is not the only British consular office in the region. For your convenience we also listed below all other consulates of the United Kingdom located in India. A British consulate can be found in the city of: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai

Consulate Services could be consular assistance to British nationals who might be situated in or nearby Chennai or people who want to travel to the United Kingdom. Any inquiries involving British citizens over and above the scope of authority of the consulate can always be referred on to the British Embassy in India. Keep in mind that a consulate can have more or less or different consular services.