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German Consulate General Bengaluru

The German Consulate General in Bengaluru is currently unreachable via the regular landline. A temporary landline connection has been established and can be reached at: 011 44 199 212. The German Consulate General is working to restore the regular service as quickly as possible.

Please note that the preferred method of contact is the contact form on our website. The internet connection remains fully operational, and the Consulate General can be reached via the contact form or email as usual. The emergency number for German citizens is not affected by the disruptions.

Copy of the famous East Gate of the Great Stupa of Sanchi. Humboldt Forum, Berlin, 24.02.2024

Since I came to Bengaluru in 2020, I have experienced the two fascinating South Indian states of Karnataka and Kerala as an emerging, dynamic and diverse region full of business ideas, creativity and wonderful people.
Achim Burkart, Consul General

Address and opening hours

Description

German Consulate General

Head

Achim Burkart, Consul General

City/Town

Bengaluru

Country

India

Address

2nd & 3rd Floor, “Cash Pharmacy Building”, Corner St. Marks & Residency Road, Bengaluru 560025, Karnataka

Further information in our data protection declaration

Administrative / consular district

Karnataka and Kerala

Opening hours

Business hours: Monday to Thursday: 08:15 am to 4 pm, Friday: 08:15 am to 2 pm
Holiday List

Contact

Contact the German Consulate General Bengaluru

Telephone

011 44 199 212

Emergency number outside opening hours

+91 96 63 57 11 14 (for German citizens only, no visa queries!) Monday to Friday: from close of business until 10 pm. Saturday, Sundays and holidays: 9 am to 10 pm. From 10 pm onwards: Embassy New Delhi (+91 98 10 00 49 50).

Fax

+49 30 1817 67131

Website

http://www.bangalore.diplo.de

The time difference between Germany and India is +3½ hours during summer time and +4 ½ hours during winter time.

Note on barrier-free access

Barrier-free access to the building on a wheelchair

Visa services

The jurisdiction of the German Consulate Bengaluru covers the states of Karnataka and Kerala. We are responsible for visa applications from residents of these states only.

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