The complete guide to the Indian Embassy in Jakarta. Find out everything you need to know about the Embassy of India in Kuningan, South Jakarta.
Indian Embassy Jakarta is also known as the ‘Embassy of India’ is located in Kuningan, South Jakarta. To help you visualize where it is located, the Indian Embassy in Jakarta is about 7 km south of the Monas and 2 km southeast of Lotte Shopping Avenue and Raffles Jakarta Hotel.
This area of Jakarta has many hotels, shopping malls, corporate towers and other embassies. Consequently, you will see many expats and tourists staying in Kuningan, within a few kilometers of the Embassy of India. The restaurants and services in this area of Jakarta tend to be good, and at par with international standards.
Services at the Indian Embassy in Jakarta
There are a lot of Indian nationals living in Jakarta, and the rest of Indonesia. The Embassy in Kuningan plays an important role in visa applications and supporting Indians living in the city with other documentation related to:
- Passport Renewal
- Conducting Business in Indonesia
- Bilateral Relations between Indonesia and India
- Emergencies
- Travel Warnings
- Trade and Commerce
- Expatriate Relations
This is also the place to call or visit while Indian nationals are visiting Indonesia on tourist or business visas.
Essential Information: Embassy of India Jakarta
Hours of Operation: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm and 1:15 pm – 5:15 pm
GPS: -6.233906, 106.829154
Address: Jl H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav. S-1, Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan 12950,
Telephone Number: 62-21-5204150/52/57/5264931
Fax Number: 62-21-5204160, 5265622, 5264932, 5226833
Email Address: info.jakarta@mea.gov.in
Official Website: Embassy of India in Jakarta
What is located around the Indian Embassy in Jakarta?
As mentioned before, the Indian Embassy in Jakarta is located in a convenient place. It is close to many shopping malls, a few museums, and many high-end restaurants. This is also one of the ‘Embassy Districts’ in Jakarta with many foreign consulate offices right near the Indian Embassy of Jakarta.
Some of the closest embassies to the Embassy of India in Jakarta include:
- Embassy of Hungary
- Swiss Embassy
- Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Singapore Embassy
- Embassy of Poland
- Embassy of Turkey
- Embassy of the Kingdom of Thailand
All of the embassies above are situated within 1 km or less of the Indian Embassy Jakarta.
Best Hotels Near the Indian Embassy
If you want to stay near the Indian Embassy in Jakarta you are in luck!
Some of Jakarta’s best hotels are located in Kuningan minutes from all the embassies, shopping malls and restaurants. Therefore, this is a practical place to stay because you are still not too far from some of the major sights like Bundaran HI, the Monas and the National Gallery of Indonesia.
Some of the best hotels in Kuningan are located in Mega Kuningan a development that is about 1.5 km northwest of the Embassy. They are a short drive from many malls and restaurants.
Please refer to the list below for a summary of the best hotels near the Indian Embassy in Jakarta:
- Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan
- Oakwood Premier Cozmo Jakarta
- JW Marriot Hotel Jakarta
- Gran Melia Jakarta
- Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta
- Raffles Jakarta
Realistically, when you consider Jakarta’s warm, tropical climate, you will want to arrange a short ride to these properties from the Embassy. It would be possible to walk to most of them, but due to street-level pollution and heat a car might be a better choice.
If you decide to stay at any of the properties listed above you should be able to conveniently access the Embassy of India, surrounding restaurants and nearby shopping malls.
Shopping Malls in Kuningan near the Embassy
Kuningan is one of the best districts in all of Jakarta for shopping. You can pretty much find anything you are looking for. There are malls loaded with restaurants, electronics and textiles. Fortunately, most of them are a short ride away from the Indian Embassy in Jakarta.
To head to the ‘Kuningan malls’ from the Embassy travel north about 1.5 km. Here you will find a cluster of malls that are all within walking distance of each other. See below the list of malls in this area of Jakarta:
- Mall Ambassador
- ITC Kuningan
- Lotte Shopping Avenue
- Kuningan City Mall
- Bellagio Mall
If you drive east you can also access Kota Kasablanka and Plaza Festival.
You can also access a few malls to the west of the Indian Embassy Jakarta but it will take you more driving time. Pacific Place and Ratu Plaza are some choices near the Indonesian Stock Exchange.
Attractions Near the Embassy of India in Jakarta
There is no denying the fact that Kuningan is rich with malls and top-notch hotels, but it isn’t famous for other attractions.
There are a few interesting places to see, but more museums and attractions are further north near the Monas. Satriamandala Museum and Ciputra Artpreneur are probably the best sights near the Indian Embassy in Jakarta.
Satriamandala Museum is one of Jakarta’s largest museums. It features both indoor and outdoor exhibits. It is the military museum in Jakarta. You can check out all kinds of military planes and weapons.
Ciputra Artpreneur as the name suggests is an art venue that includes a gallery, museum, and modern Theatre. You can access it by going to Lotte Shopping Avenue (Mall) and taking the elevators up to Level 11P.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Embassy of India in Jakarta
What is the official website for the Embassy of India in Jakarta?
The official embassy site for the Embassy of India in Jakarta can be found here. The website is organized according to the following themes:
- Embassy
- Consulate
- Bilateral Relations
- Visa and Passport
- Trade and Commerce
- Education
- ASEAN
- Useful Links
- Feedback/Grievances
They also have a press release section on the website that summarizes all the latest news regarding Indian relations in Indonesia. You can also find the latest travel advisories about travelling throughout Indonesia using the Indian Embassy in Jakarta website.
Where do you get visa and passport information at the Indian Embassy in Jakarta?
You can refer to this official webpage for all visa related questions about India. from Monday to Friday. There are various visas for India that can be processed through the Embassy of India in Jakarta. They include:
- E-Tourist Visa
- Tourist Visa
- Transit Visa
- Business Visa
- Employment Visa
- ‘X’ Entry Visa
- Student Visa
- Research Visa
- Journalist Visa
- Conference Visa
- Visa for Sports Persons
- Medical Visa
This webpage is also particularly useful because it outlines what kind of documentation is required for each type of visa. Indian citizens will also find this official passport page useful because it outlines the types of passport services available and the corresponding prices in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).
Embassy Helpline
In case you have a few questions regarding your visa application or passport renewal you can call the Indian Embassy Jakarta helpline. The helpline is designed to support calls regarding passports, OCI and visa queries.
You can call 021-29023359 between 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm only from Monday to Friday to contact the embassy representatives.