e-SEWA for other Consular Services

NOTICE on e-SEWA for providing Other Consular Services

23 January 2026

Introduction of e-SEWA for Miscellaneous Service

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 (whereever 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). 

Important Guidelines

  • Applications must be submitted online only through the e-SEWA portal.
  • Applicants are required to visit the Embassy of India, Paris in-person for collection of the final document/ certificate. 
  • Payments are to be made in cash at the Embassy at the time of submission and/or collection of the desired service, as applicable. 
  • The applicants need to visit the embassy for submission and verification of original documents only if required to do so. 
  • Online payment through the e-SEWA portal is not applicable at present for services rendered by the Embassy of India, Paris.

Services provided under e-SEWA Miscellaneous Service

Sl. No.

Name of Consular Service

A

Affidavit of Celibacy / Bachelorhood

B

Life Certificate

C

Sworn Affidavit

D

Transportation of Ashes to India

E

Death Registration Certificate

F

Application for Re-issuance of International Driving Permit

G

Passport-based Birth Certificate / Certificate de Naissance

H

Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) for Foreign Nationals

I

Certificate de Coutume / Coutume Certificate

J

Affidavit of Concordance

K

Attestation and Legalization (Personal / Commercial Documents)

L

NRI Certificate

M

Attestation of Power of Attorney (PoA) / Affidavit(s)



Appointment Booking

Applicants are required to book an appointment before visiting the Embassy through the following link: https://appointment.eoiparis.com/

How to Apply through the e-SEWA Portal

  1. Visit the e-SEWA Indian Consular Services portal:

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

  1. Register as a new user or log in using existing credentials.
  2. Select the required miscellaneous consular service.
  3. Complete the online application form and upload the required supporting documents.
  4. Submit the application and take a printout of the completed form.
  5. Visit the Embassy of India, Paris on the scheduled appointment date for submission/collection of the document. 

Applicants are advised to carefully read the service-specific guidelines and document requirements available on the portal before submitting their applications.

For further updates and service-related information, applicants may regularly visit the official website of the Embassy of India, Paris.

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