e-SEWA for other Consular Services

NOTICE on e-SEWA for providing Other Consular Services
Services Available • Fees & Payment • Forms & Annexures

The Embassy of India, Paris is pleased to inform that the e-SEWA – Indian Consular Services System is being rolled out with effect from 23 January 2026. The e-SEWA platform enables Indian citizens and foreign nationals (wherever applicable) to directly submit applications online on the portal for miscellaneous consular services at Indian Missions/Posts abroad. In line with the Government of India’s vision and flagship programme “Digital India”, e-SEWA is an initiative of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, aimed at providing a unified online platform only for various miscellaneous consular services (NOT for Visa, Passport and Birth Registration services).

2. e-SEWA (Indian Consular Services System) is mandatory for all Miscellaneous Consular Services w.e.f. 23 January 2026. Applications must be submitted online only. e-SEWA does NOT apply to Visa, Passport, or Birth Registration services. Please click here for detailed e-SEWA guidelines.

Portal: https://indianconsularservices.mea.gov.in/consularServices/

I. Services Available under e-SEWA Miscellaneous Service

Sl. No.	Name of Consular Service	Description / When to Use
A	Affidavit of Celibacy / Bachelorhood	Confirms the applicant is unmarried / single. Required for marriage registration in India or abroad, visa applications, and administrative proceedings where marital status must be declared.
B	Life Certificate	Confirms the applicant is alive. Required by pension disbursing authorities in India (e.g., Central/State Government pensioners, EPFO). Must be submitted periodically (usually annually in November).
C	Sworn Affidavit	A general notarised sworn statement on any matter. Used for a wide range of legal, administrative, and personal declarations where a formal affidavit attested by the Embassy is required.
D	Transportation of Ashes to India	NOC and documentation for carrying cremated remains (ashes) of a deceased Indian national back to India. Required by airlines and Indian customs.
E	Death Registration Certificate	Official Embassy record of the death of an Indian national abroad. Required for legal, insurance, property, and inheritance proceedings in India.
F	Application for Re-issuance of International Driving Permit (IDP)	Re-issuance of an IDP for Indian nationals residing in France. Required when the existing IDP has expired or is lost.
G	Passport-based Birth Certificate / Certificate de Naissance	Birth certificate issued based on Indian passport details. Accepted in France for administrative processes. Note: This is NOT the same as Birth Registration under Section 4(1) of the Citizenship Act.
H	Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) for Foreign Nationals	Clearance certificate issued to foreign nationals (non-Indian) requiring verification of their background for visa, immigration, or employment purposes.
I	Certificate de Coutume / Coutume Certificate	Certifies the personal law (Hindu, Muslim, Christian, etc.) applicable to an Indian national. Required for marriage registration in France, notarial proceedings, and inheritance matters. For newborns, select 'Coutume for New Born' specifically.
J	Affidavit of Concordance	Confirms that two names/spellings in different documents refer to the same person. Required when name variations exist across documents (e.g., passport vs. birth certificate, driving licence, educational certificates).
K	Attestation and Legalization (Personal / Commercial Documents)	Embassy attestation and legalisation of Indian public documents (personal: birth/marriage/degree certificates, etc.) or commercial documents (company documents, invoices, etc.) for use in France or other countries.
L	NRI Certificate	Certificate confirming Non-Resident Indian (NRI) status for use in India for property, banking, investment, and other purposes requiring proof of overseas residence.
M	Attestation of Power of Attorney (PoA) / Affidavit(s)	Attestation of a Power of Attorney document executed before the Consular Officer, enabling the holder to act on behalf of the applicant in India. Two witnesses (non-blood relatives, non-beneficiaries) are mandatory. Each page must be signed and numbered.

Note: e-SEWA is applicable for the 13 services listed above only. Visa, Passport, and new Birth Registration (under Section 4(1) of the Citizenship Act, 1955) are NOT handled through e-SEWA.

II. Fees & Payment

Payment is to be made in CASH / CARD ONLY at the Embassy counter at the time of submission / collection. Bring the exact amount. Online payment through e-SEWA is not available at present for the Embassy of India, Paris.

Payment is to be made in CASH / CARD ONLY at the Embassy counter at the time of submission / collection. Bring the exact amount. Online payment through e-SEWA is not available at present for the Embassy of India, Paris.

Sl.	Type of Service	Service Fee (€)	*ICWF Fee (€)**	Remarks
1	Attestation of Power of Attorney (PoA) / Affidavit(s)	€ 19	€ 2	Both parents/applicant must sign each page. Two witnesses required in person.
2	Affidavit of Celibacy / Bachelorhood	€ 19	€ 2	Applicant must appear in person to sign before Consular Officer.
3	Life Certificate	Gratis	€ 2	No service fee. ICWF fee of € 2 is mandatory. Form available on Embassy website.
4	Sworn Affidavit	€ 19	€ 2	Applicant signs in front of Consular Officer. Draft must be prepared in advance.
5	Transportation of Mortal Remains to India (NOC + Death Reg. Cert.) Passport cancellation: Gratis	€ 19 each (NOC + Death Reg. Cert.) Passport cancellation: Gratis	€ 2 (per service)	€ 12 each additionally for attestation of death-related documents (items 1–6 of Para E). Passport cancellation of deceased is gratis (only ICWF € 2 payable).
6	Transportation of Ashes to India (NOC + Death Reg. Cert.) Passport cancellation: Gratis	€ 19 each (NOC + Death Reg. Cert.) Passport cancellation: Gratis	€ 2 (per service)	€ 12 each additionally for attestation of death-related documents (items 1–4 of Para F). Passport cancellation is gratis (only ICWF € 2 payable).
7	Death Registration Certificate	€ 19	€ 2	Separate from French death certificate. Required for legal/insurance/inheritance proceedings in India.
8	Re-issuance of International Driving Permit (IDP)	€ 19	€ 2	Original Indian driving licence required. IDP valid for 1 year from date of issue.
9	Passport-based Birth Certificate / Certificate de Naissance	€ 22	€ 2	Based on Indian passport data. NOT a substitute for birth registration under Section 4(1) Citizenship Act.
10	Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) for Foreign Nationals	€ 20	€ 2	Applicable for non-Indian nationals. Indian nationals must apply through Passport Seva portal.
11	Coutume Certificate / Certificate de Coutume (per apostilled document)	€ 19	€ 2	For newborns, select 'Coutume for New Born'. For general use, select standard Coutume.
12	Certificate of Concordance (Affidavit of Concordance)	€ 19	€ 2	Enter 'XXX' if first name or surname field is not applicable. Do not leave blank.
13a	Attestation & Legalization — Personal Documents (per apostilled document)	€ 19 (per document)	€ 2 (per document)	Applicable per apostilled document. Examples: birth certificate, marriage certificate, degree/educational certificate.
13b	Attestation & Legalization — Commercial Documents (per apostilled document)	€ 46 (per document)	€ 2 (per document)	Applicable per apostilled document. Higher fee reflects commercial/corporate document processing.
14	NRI Certificate	€ 22	€ 2	Proof of overseas residence as NRI. Required for property, banking, and investment matters in India.
15	Birth Registration (Misc. Service component)	€ 19	€ 2	This is the Embassy Miscellaneous Service fee. The main birth registration is done via MHA portal (indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in). Both are required.
16	NOC / Affidavit / Declaration from Parents / Guardian for issuance of Passport to Minor	€ 19	€ 2	Required when one parent is absent. Must be submitted along with copy of absent parent's passport.

⚠ ICWF (Indian Community Welfare Fund) fee of € 2 is MANDATORY for each applicant with each service fee paid. ⚠ Fees are as prescribed by the Government of India and are subject to change without prior notice. Applicable fee will be confirmed at the counter at time of acceptance. ⚠ For services involving attestation of death-related documents, an additional € 12 per document is payable.

⚠ ICWF (Indian Community Welfare Fund) fee of € 2 is MANDATORY for each applicant with each service fee paid.

⚠ Fees are as prescribed by the Government of India and are subject to change without prior notice. Applicable fee will be confirmed at the counter at time of acceptance.

⚠ For services involving attestation of death-related documents, an additional € 12 per document is payable.

III. Forms, Annexures & Affidavits

All forms are available for download on the Embassy of India, Paris website: https://www.eoiparis.gov.in — Navigate to Consular → e-SEWA / Birth Registration page. Always download the latest version before each application.

All forms are available for download on the Embassy of India, Paris website: https://www.eoiparis.gov.in — Navigate to Consular → e-SEWA / Birth Registration page. Always download the latest version before each application.

Sl.	Form Name	Download Link	When to Use / Remarks
1	Miscellaneous Service Application Form	https://www.eoiparis.gov.in/content/Miscellaneous-Application-Form.pdf	Mandatory for ALL e-SEWA Miscellaneous Service submissions. Must be duly filled and signed before visiting the Embassy. Required for every service listed in Table 1.
2	Life Certificate Form	https://www.eoiparis.gov.in/content/Life-Certificate.pdf	Required specifically for Life Certificate service (Sl. B / Fee Sl. 3). Must be filled by the applicant (pensioner) and signed in front of the Consular Officer or authorised witness.
3	Immigration Declaration Form	https://www.eoiparis.gov.in/content/Immigration-Declaration-Form.pdf	Required for applicants whose immigration status in France is NOT regular (i.e., no valid Carte de Séjour, Resident Card, or Visa). Submitted in lieu of residence/visa proof for birth registration and related services.
4	Late Birth Registration Form	https://www.eoiparis.gov.in/content/LATE-BIRTH-REGISTRATION-FORM.pdf	Required ONLY when applying for birth registration more than one year after the child's date of birth. Must be submitted along with all standard birth registration documents. Late registration requires prior MHA approval.
5	Death Registration Form	https://www.eoiparis.gov.in/content/Death-Registration-Form.pdf	Required for Death Registration Certificate (Sl. E / Fee Sl. 7), Transportation of Mortal Remains (Sl. Fee 5), and Transportation of Ashes (Fee Sl. 6). Submit along with Miscellaneous Service Application Form.
6	Sworn Affidavit	https://www.eoiparis.gov.in/content/Sworn-Affidavit.pdf	Template for Sworn Affidavit service (Sl. C / Fee Sl. 4). Applicant must prepare the affidavit content in advance, sign it in front of the Consular Officer. Do not sign in advance — sign only at the Embassy counter.
7	Affidavit of Celibacy / Bachelorhood (Template)	https://www.eoiparis.gov.in/content/Affidavit-of-Celibacy.pdf	Template for Affidavit of Celibacy / Bachelorhood service (Sl. A / Fee Sl. 2). Applicant must sign in front of the Consular Officer. Required for marriage registration, visa applications, and related legal proceedings.
8	NOC / Affidavit / Declaration from Parents / Guardian for Issuance of Passport to Minor	https://www.eoiparis.gov.in/content/NO-Affidavit-by-parents-for-passport-to-Minor.pdf	Required when one parent cannot be present for a minor's passport application. The absent parent must sign this form along with a copy of their passport. Equivalent to Annexure 'D' of the Passport Application. See Fee Sl. 16.

⚠ The Miscellaneous Service Application Form (Form 1) is MANDATORY for every e-SEWA service submission without exception. ⚠ Never sign affidavits or declarations in advance. All signatures before the Consular Officer must be done at the Embassy counter. ⚠ Ensure all uploaded documents on the e-SEWA portal do not contain special characters in file names and are within 200 KB per file.

⚠ The Miscellaneous Service Application Form (Form 1) is MANDATORY for every e-SEWA service submission without exception.

⚠ Never sign affidavits or declarations in advance. All signatures before the Consular Officer must be done at the Embassy counter.

⚠ Ensure all uploaded documents on the e-SEWA portal do not contain special characters in file names and are within 200 KB per file.

ℹ Appointment required for all services: https://appointment.eoiparis.com/ \| New slots: 25th of each month at 09:00 hrs and every Friday at 09:00 hrs.

ℹ Appointment required for all services: https://appointment.eoiparis.com/ | New slots: 25th of each month at 09:00 hrs and every Friday at 09:00 hrs.