French Consulate General in Annaba
Consulate General 
France Annaba, Algeria
- Address
- 1, rue Gouta Sebti, 23000 Annaba
- Phone
- +33 2 14 16 21 76
- Website
- annaba.consulfrance.org
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 8 December 2021
France’s consulate general in Annaba has its offices at 1, rue Gouta Sebti, 23000 Annaba, while France’s embassy is in Algiers, about 421 km away. It is listed as open Monday to Friday. Algerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Opening hours of the French consulate general in Annaba
| Monday | 00:00–24:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Wednesday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Thursday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Friday | 00:00–24:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Algeria
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New Year's Day
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Amazigh New Year
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
The French consulate general in Annaba is listed as open Monday to Friday.
France visa for Algerian citizens
AlgeriaFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Algeria
FranceAlgeria Visa required Algeria visa for citizens of France
Algerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France. Whether the French consulate general in Annaba takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 53,379 | 32,711 | 19,915 | 37.8% | 19.5% |
| 2024 | 73,965 | 46,082 | 24,810 | 35.0% | 23.2% |
| 2025 | 57,130 | 42,711 | 16,842 | 28.3% | 44.6% |
France’s visa offices in Algeria, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Algiers | 141,885 | 24.6% |
| Annaba (this office) | 57,130 | 28.3% |
| Oran | 49,666 | 38.5% |
In 2025, France’s consulate general in Annaba received 57,130 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 42,711. 16,842 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 28.3%. In 2024 it had been 35.0%: the rate fell by 6.7 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 23% compared with 2024 (73,965).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 28.3% (2025) to 37.8% (2023).
France issues Schengen visas at 3 locations in Algeria; this office handled 23% of their 248,681 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Algiers 24.6% and Oran 38.5%. Each office serves the applicants who live in its own consular district, so the rates also reflect who applies where, not only how strictly files are assessed.
Across all Schengen consulates in Algeria, 31.3% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the largest number of applications of the 19 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 44.6% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Algeria.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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France’s other missions in Algeria
- Embassy of France in Algiers
25, chemin Abdelkader Gadouche, 16035 Hydra Alger, Algiers
- Consulate General of France in Oran
Rue Aimeur Brahim 1, 31000 Oran
- Consulate General of France in Algiers
25, chemin Abdelkader Gadouche, 16035 Hydra Alger, Algiers
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All missions of France in Algeria (5)
For matters it cannot handle, the French embassy in Algiers (421 km) is responsible. Besides the French consulate general in Annaba, France has 4 other missions in Algeria. Consulates: Oran and Algiers. Algeria in turn has 19 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French consulate general in Annaba
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of France in Annaba. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Address and contact
Address: 1, rue Gouta Sebti, 23000 Annaba. The record for the French consulate general in Annaba includes a phone number and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Algeria
Algeria requires French citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
When the French consulate general in Annaba is closed
The next closures of the French consulate general in Annaba for public holidays in Algeria are New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Amazigh New Year on Tuesday 12 January 2027; it may also close for Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French consulate general in Annaba
Current procedures for the French consulate general in Annaba, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French consulate general in Annaba
Within 1 km of the French consulate general in Annaba there is one other foreign mission.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Consulate General in Annaba?
The French consulate general in Annaba is at 1, rue Gouta Sebti, 23000 Annaba.
What are the opening hours of the French Consulate General in Annaba?
The French consulate general in Annaba is listed as open Monday to Friday.
Is the French Consulate General in Annaba open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the French consulate general in Annaba do not include Saturday.
When is the French Consulate General in Annaba closed?
The French consulate general in Annaba closes on Algeria’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Algerian citizens need a visa for France?
Algerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Where is the French embassy in Algeria?
The French embassy is in Algiers, about 421 km from the French consulate general in Annaba.
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