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Apostolic Nunciature, New Delhi

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National day

8 May
Anniversary of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. Next on 8 May 2027 (in 6 months).
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.

Official website

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Register entry

Read on 10 October 2026
Source: MEA Protocol Division register.

Contact details

Chancery address
50 C, Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
Telephone
+91-11-2688 9184, 2410 3148Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
Fax
+91-11-2687 4286Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
Office hours
Monday To Friday: 9.00 A.M. to 1.00 P.M.; 2.00 P.M. to 5.00 P.M.Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.

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Visas and consular services

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India and Holy See: guide

The full guide
  1. Relations

    India and the Holy See: diplomatic relations and milestones

    The establishment of relations in 1948, the three Papal visits to India, meetings between Indian leaders and Popes, and Indian representation at Papal ceremonies.

    3 min read

  2. Mother teresa and indian saints

    India and the Holy See: Mother Teresa, saints and cardinals

    The beatification and canonisation of Mother Teresa, the canonisation of other Indian saints, and Indian delegations to the Vatican for the creation of Indian cardinals.

    3 min read

  3. Culture, education and community

    The Holy See: Christianity in India and the Nunciature

    India's Catholic community and Christianity in India, the Gandhi commemoration at the Vatican, and the address, telephone and email of the Apostolic Nunciature.

    2 min read

Read the full guide to India and Holy See

Written from the Ministry of External Affairs bilateral brief of July 2026.

Events

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Questions about the Apostolic Nunciature

Where is the Apostolic Nunciature in New Delhi?

The chancery of the Apostolic Nunciature is at 50 C, Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021, according to the MEA Protocol Division register.

What is the telephone number of the Apostolic Nunciature?

The register lists +91-11-2688 9184, 2410 3148, and the email na.india@diplomat.va.

When is the national day of Holy See?

8 May (Anniversary of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV), according to the UN Protocol and Liaison Service records.

Does Holy See have consulates in India?

The MEA register lists no consulates of Holy See outside New Delhi.