French Embassy in Canberra
Embassy 
France Canberra, Australia
- Address
- Perth Avenue 6, Canberra
- Phone
- +61 2 6216 0100
- Website
- au.ambafrance.org
Head of mission: David Martinon
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Australian Foreign Affairs (DFAT) protocol list · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 5 September 2025
France’s embassy to Australia is in Canberra, the capital of Australia, at Perth Avenue 6, Canberra. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:45 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays. Australian citizens can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the French embassy in Canberra
| Monday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:45 break 13:00–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:45 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:45 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:45 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–13:0014:00–16:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Australia
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
The French embassy in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:45 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
France visa for Australian citizens
AustraliaFrance Visa-free, 90 days France visa for citizens of Australia
FranceAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of France
Australian citizens can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 3 | 0 | – |
| 2024 | 7 | 6 | 0 | – |
| 2025 | 11 | 8 | 0 | – |
France’s visa offices in Australia, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 2,973 | 4.8% |
| Canberra (this office) | 11 | – |
In 2025, France’s embassy in Canberra received 11 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 8. Applications rose by 57% compared with 2024 (7).
France issues Schengen visas at 2 locations in Australia; this office handled 0% of their 2,984 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Sydney 4.8%. 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 Australia, 3.0% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 3rd largest number of applications of the 22 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Australia.
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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Embassy of Brazil in CanberraForster Crescent 19, 2600 Canberra
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Embassy of Indonesia in Canberra8 Darwin Avenue, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Canberra
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High Commission of Pakistan in CanberraPerth Avenue 4, Canberra
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High Commission of Singapore in CanberraForster Crescent 17, Canberra
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Embassy of Finland in CanberraDarwin Avenue 12, Canberra
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Embassy of Egypt in CanberraDarwin Avenue 1, Canberra
France’s other missions in Australia
- Consulate General of France in Sydney
Market Street 31, Sydney
- Consular Agency of France in Melbourne
5 Queens Road, Melbourne VIC 3004
- Honorary Consulate of France in Perth
75 Broadway, Nedlands WA 6009, Perth
- Honorary Consulate of France in Darwin
3/23 Harvey Street, Darwin NT 0800
- Honorary Consulate of France in Adelaide
49 Oxford Terrace, Unley SA 5061, Adelaide
- Honorary Consulate of France in Hobart
Level 2, 179 Murray Street, Hobart TAS 7000
- Honorary Consulate of France in Cairns
Cairns QLD 4870
- Honorary Consulate of France in Brisbane
L7, 10 Felix Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
All missions of France in Australia (9)
Besides the French embassy in Canberra, France has 8 other missions in Australia. Consulates: Sydney and Melbourne. Honorary consulates: Perth, Darwin, Adelaide, Hobart, Cairns and Brisbane. Australia in turn has an embassy in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Canberra
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Canberra. The head of mission on record is David Martinon.
Address and contact
Address: Perth Avenue 6, Canberra. The record for the French embassy in Canberra includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Australia
Before flying to Australia, French citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
When the French embassy in Canberra is closed
The next closures of the French embassy in Canberra for public holidays in Australia are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026; it may also close for Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Canberra
Current procedures for the French embassy in Canberra, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Canberra
Within 1 km of the French embassy in Canberra there are 37 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Canberra?
The French embassy in Canberra is at Perth Avenue 6, Canberra.
What are the opening hours of the French Embassy in Canberra?
The French embassy in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:45 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the French Embassy in Canberra open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the French embassy in Canberra do not include Saturday.
When is the French Embassy in Canberra closed?
The French embassy in Canberra closes on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for France?
Australian citizens can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.
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