Chennai
Honorary Consulate of Austria
115 Kothari Buildings, Mahatma Gandhi Salai, Numgambakkam, Chennai - 600034
Austria
Embassy of Austria, New Delhi
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Head of mission
H.E. Dr. Robert Zischg
Ambassador
Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against President of India, credentials ceremony (photo record) of 14 January 2026 (14 Jan 2026).National day
26 October
National day. Next on 26 October 2026 (in 3 days).
Source: UN Protocol and Liaison Service, Blue Book Online (as reported by the mission), read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, national days list.Contact details
- Chancery address
- EP 13, Chandergupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Telephone
- +91-11-2419 2700Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- new-delhi-ob@bmeia.gv.atSource: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Fax
- +91-11-2688 6929, 2688 6033Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Office hours
- Monday To Thursday: 9.00 A.M. to 5.00 P.M; Friday: 9.00 A.M. to 3.00 P.M.Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
Office hours can change on national and local holidays. How to contact a mission
Visas and consular services
- Visa information
- Official visa information (bmeia.gv.at)Source: Mission website, read 16 Oct 2026.
- Consular services
- Consular services (bmeia.gv.at)Source: Mission website, read 16 Oct 2026.
Many missions take applications through an outsourced visa centre. The mission's own page says which centre is official and what it may charge.
Trade with Austria
Trade figures for 2021 to 2025 from Statistik Austria, the main goods traded, investment in both directions, ministerial business visits and the economic agreements in force.
Trade and investment between India and Austria (3 min read, from the MEA brief)
India and Austria: recent developments
Visits, talks and agreements from Ministry of External Affairs publications, each linked to its source. New publications are added twice a day. Newest first.
Six agreements and letters of intent listed as outcomes of Chancellor Stocker's visit to India
The outcomes list includes an Agreement on Audiovisual Co-production, a Joint Announcement on a Fast Track Mechanism for companies, Letters of Intent on Cooperation in Military Matters and on a Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism, an MoU on Food Safety between AGES and FSSAI, and a Joint Letter of Intent on dual vocational training. Announcements included a space industry seminar in Vienna.
Source: List of outcomes: Visit of Federal Chancellor of Austria Dr. Christian Stocker to India (April 14 - 17, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Austrian Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker makes Official Visit to India
Federal Chancellor Dr. Christian Stocker paid an Official Visit to India from 14-17 April 2026, the first visit of an Austrian Chancellor to India in 42 years. He held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and called on President Droupadi Murmu. The leaders agreed to launch a Cybersecurity Dialogue and to establish a Fast-Track Mechanism for companies and investors.
Source: Joint Statement on the Official Visit of the Federal Chancellor of Austria, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Austria hold 8th Foreign Office Consultations in Vienna
The 8th India-Austria Foreign Office Consultations were held in Vienna on 12 December 2025, led by Secretary (West) Sibi George and Nikolaus Marschik, Secretary General for Foreign Affairs of Austria. The sides reviewed bilateral relations and India-EU relations, and agreed to hold the next round in New Delhi.
Source: 8th India-Austria Foreign Office Consultations (December 12, 2025), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
All India and Austria developments, year by year · All countries, week by week
India and Austria: guide
The full guideRelations
India and Austria: diplomatic relations and milestones
How India and Austria have engaged since establishing diplomatic relations in 1949, from State visits and the 2024 Joint Statement to foreign ministers' meetings and parliamentary exchanges.
Trade and investment
Trade and investment between India and Austria
Trade figures for 2021 to 2025 from Statistik Austria, the main goods traded, investment in both directions, ministerial business visits and the economic agreements in force.
Development and cooperation
India and Austria: science, transport, health and energy
The sectoral agreements between India and Austria in science, railways, roads, shipping, environment, agriculture and health, and ministerial engagement on transport and energy.
Culture, education and community
Culture, education and the Indian community in Austria
The history of Indology in Austria, Tagore's visits to Vienna, Indian musicians and film shoots in Austria, Ayurveda and yoga, cultural and academic agreements, and the Indian community and students.
Practical guide
Austria in India: embassy, consulates and how to get help
Contact details for the Embassy of Austria in New Delhi and its honorary consulates, the national day, and the mobility, social security and air services agreements listed in the MEA brief.
Read the full guide to India and Austria
Written from the Ministry of External Affairs bilateral brief of April 2026.
Events
No upcoming public events from Austria. Get updates to hear about new ones.
Consulates and offices elsewhere in India
Honorary consulates
Goa
Honorary Consulate of Austria
V M Salgaocar Pvt. Ltd, E4, Murgaon Estate, Airport Road, Chicalim, Goa 403 711
Hyderabad
Honorary Consulate of Austria
The register lists no address or contact for this office.
Kolkata
Honorary Consulate of Austria
Industry House, 1st Floor, 10, Camac Street, Kolkata 700 017
Tel: +91-33-2283 5660/61
Mumbai
Honorary Consulate General of Austria
26, Maker Chambers VI, 2nd floor, Nariman Point, Mumbai-400 0021
Tel: +91-22-2285 1734/74, 2285 1066
Honorary consuls are not career diplomats. Their services are usually limited; check with the embassy for passports and visas.
India in Austria
India has 2 offices in Austria, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Addresses and websites of the Indian missions in Austria.
Questions about the Embassy of Austria
Where is the Embassy of Austria in New Delhi?
The chancery of the Embassy of Austria is at EP 13, Chandergupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021, according to the MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the telephone number of the Embassy of Austria?
The register lists +91-11-2419 2700, and the email new-delhi-ob@bmeia.gv.at.
Who is the Ambassador of Austria to India?
H.E. Dr. Robert Zischg, Ambassador. Diplo shows a name only when a credentials ceremony of the President of India names this person, or the MEA register names them and a second source confirms it.
When is the national day of Austria?
26 October, according to the UN Protocol and Liaison Service records.
Does Austria have consulates in India?
Honorary consulates in Chennai, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai. Source: MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the official website of the Embassy of Austria?
https://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/austrian-embassy-new-delhi
Where can I find visa information for Austria?
On the official visa page: https://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/austrian-embassy-new-delhi/travels-to-austria/entry-and-residence/visa (Mission website). Diplo found it on https://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/austrian-embassy-new-delhi/travels-to-austria/entry-and-residence/visa (checked 16 October 2026).
What is the latest development in India and Austria relations?
Six agreements and letters of intent listed as outcomes of Chancellor Stocker's visit to India (16 April 2026). The outcomes list includes an Agreement on Audiovisual Co-production, a Joint Announcement on a Fast Track Mechanism for companies, Letters of Intent on Cooperation in Military Matters and on a Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism, an MoU on Food Safety between AGES and FSSAI, and a Joint Letter of Intent on dual vocational training. Announcements included a space industry seminar in Vienna. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.