Saint Pierre and MiquelonIndia: e-Visa

Saint Pierre and MiquelonIndia

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.

Saint Pierre and Miquelon 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 of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to India2 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? India passport holders visiting Saint Pierre and Miquelon: Visa required.

India drives on the left, the opposite side to Saint Pierre and Miquelon. 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 Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

India drives on the left, the opposite side to Saint Pierre and Miquelon. 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 Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Saint Pierre and Miquelon, officially the Territorial Collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, is a self-governing territorial overseas collectivity of France in the northwestern Atlantic Ocean, located off the Canadian island of Newfoundland. Saint Pierre and Miquelon is an archipelago of eight islands, covering 242 km2 (93 sq mi) of land. It had an estimated population of 5,513 in 2026 and its residents are French citizens; they elect their own deputy to the National Assembly and participate in senatorial and presidential elections.

RegionNorth America

Area242 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+508

Drives on theright

Emergency number112

Climate in Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Warmest August, coolest January, driest July, sunniest August.

Monthly climate normals for Saint Pierre and Miquelon, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	-0.5°C	-4.2°C	169mm	88h
February	-0.5°C	-4.1°C	141mm	123h
March	0.2°C	-3.3°C	172mm	203h
April	1.6°C	-0.5°C	121mm	259h
May	4.2°C	2.2°C	121mm	288h
June	8.5°C	6.6°C	177mm	209h
July	13.2°C	11.5°C	81mm	266h
August	16.5°C	14.9°C	109mm	335h
September	14.5°C	12.3°C	212mm	239h
October	10.8°C	7.6°C	145mm	206h
November	7.1°C	3.1°C	95mm	142h
December	4.4°C	1.5°C	185mm	100h

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

Saint Pierre and Miquelon are a small group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, south of Newfoundland and Labrador. First settled by the French in the early 17th century, the islands are the sole remaining vestige of France's once vast North American empire, New France.

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 ≈ 94.96 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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