MartiniqueIndia: e-Visa

MartiniqueIndia

Do France passport holders need a visa for India?

e-Visa

Yes. France passport holders need a visa for India, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Martinique does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a France passport. See the France passport.

Source: indianvisaonline.gov.in (checked July 18, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stay30 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-21

Visa-free access to India2 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? India passport holders visiting Martinique: Visa required.

India drives on the left, the opposite side to Martinique. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near India

France passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for France passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do France passport holders need a visa for India?

Yes. France passport holders need a visa for India, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How long can France citizens stay in India without a visa?

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

What currency is used in India?

Indian rupee (INR).

What is the emergency number in India?

100 / 101 / 102 / 108 / 112.

Does India drive on the same side of the road as Martinique?

India drives on the left, the opposite side to Martinique. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is India in?

Kolkata (UTC+5:30).

What is the nearest airport to New Delhi?

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 15 km away.

How many countries can enter India without a visa?

2 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter India visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can France passport holders visit without a visa instead of India?

Nepal, Tajikistan, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Oman.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Martinique

Martinique is an island in the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies, in the eastern Caribbean Sea. A part of the French West Indies (Antilles), Martinique is an overseas department and region and a single territorial collectivity of France.

RegionCaribbean

Area1,128 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+596

Drives on theright

Emergency number112

Climate in Martinique

Warmest August, coolest January, driest May, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, December.

Monthly climate normals for Martinique, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	26.5°C	22.3°C	77mm	329h
February	26.4°C	22.6°C	81mm	300h
March	26.6°C	22.3°C	79mm	362h
April	28°C	23.2°C	58mm	357h
May	28.9°C	24.2°C	56mm	360h
June	28.7°C	24.4°C	126mm	347h
July	28.5°C	24.4°C	217mm	342h
August	29.1°C	24.7°C	151mm	352h
September	29.2°C	24.3°C	180mm	336h
October	28.1°C	23.7°C	294mm	296h
November	27°C	23.6°C	215mm	294h
December	26.8°C	22.7°C	76mm	331h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Martinique is a Caribbean island that is an overseas department of France in the Caribbean Sea, north of Saint Lucia and south of Dominica.

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Toussaint

November 11, 2026Armistice

December 25, 2026Noël

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About India

India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's seventh-largest country by area and its most populous. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west, China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north, and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is near Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

CapitalNew Delhi

RegionSouthern Asia

Population1.5B

Area3,287,590 km²

CurrencyIndian rupee (1 USD ≈ 94.93 INR)

LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Tamil

Calling code+91

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKolkata (UTC+5:30)

Nearest airportIndira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 15 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102 / 108 / 112

UNESCO sites51

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,702 (2025)

Tourist arrivals17.9M (2019)

Climate in New Delhi

Warmest June, coolest January, driest October, sunniest October. Best time to visit: April, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for New Delhi, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18.2°C	7.9°C	66mm	261h
February	22.2°C	10.1°C	34mm	285h
March	25.7°C	14.5°C	73mm	315h
April	33.4°C	20.2°C	11mm	331h
May	37.6°C	24.1°C	24mm	328h
June	37.1°C	27.2°C	9mm	337h
July	34.8°C	27°C	111mm	329h
August	32.4°C	26.4°C	191mm	288h
September	34.2°C	25.5°C	50mm	333h
October	32.5°C	18.2°C	0mm	339h
November	26°C	12.3°C	16mm	298h
December	21.8°C	8.6°C	1mm	299h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

India, the largest country in South Asia, is one of the world's oldest civilisations with staggering cultural diversity. Once revered as 'the golden bird', India's cultural heritage is a rich amalgam of the past and present. The most populous nation in the world, India offers the traveller a view of fascinating religions, a smorgasbord of languages, diverse food, and architectural masterpieces that were built millennia ago and remain intact today.

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