French Consulate General in Sydney

The French consulate general in Sydney is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:30.

No visa is needed by Australian citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.

In 2025, France’s consulate general in Sydney received 2,973 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,860. 144 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 4.8%. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 3.8%. Applications rose by 45% compared with 2024 (2,052).

Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 0.5% (2023) to 4.8% (2025).

France issues Schengen visas at 2 locations in Australia; this office handled 100% of their 2,984 applications in 2025. 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.

Multiple-entry visas made up 16.7% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Australia.

For matters it cannot handle, the French embassy in Canberra (249 km) is responsible. The French consulate general in Sydney is one of 9 missions of France in Australia. Consulates: Melbourne. Honorary consulates: Perth, Darwin, Adelaide, Hobart, Cairns and Brisbane. Australia in turn has an embassy in Paris.

About the French consulate general in Sydney

It appears in official lists as Consulate General of France in Sydney. The head of mission on record is Gilles Barrier. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.

Address and contact

Address: Market Street 31, Sydney. The record for the French consulate general in Sydney includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number 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 consulate general in Sydney is closed

The next closures of the French consulate general in Sydney 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 consulate general in Sydney

Current procedures for the French consulate general in Sydney, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the French consulate general in Sydney

Within 1 km of the French consulate general in Sydney there are 32 other foreign missions.