French Embassy in Baku
Embassy 
France Baku, Azerbaijan
- Address
- Rəsul Rza küçəsi 9, AZ1000 Bakı
- Website
- az.ambafrance.org
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 18 April 2021
The French embassy in Baku stands at Rəsul Rza küçəsi 9, AZ1000 Bakı, in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for Azerbaijani citizens
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Azerbaijani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France. Check with the French embassy in Baku whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22,541 | 21,210 | 1,373 | 6.1% | 30.0% |
| 2024 | 23,708 | 21,792 | 1,643 | 7.0% | 41.9% |
| 2025 | 24,236 | 22,619 | 1,500 | 6.2% | 42.4% |
2025 figures: 24,236 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Baku, and 22,619 visas were issued. 1,500 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 6.2%. That is barely different from 2024 (7.0%). The number of applications was almost unchanged (23,708 in 2024).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 6.1% (2023) to 7.0% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Azerbaijan, 9.8% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the largest number of applications of the 15 Schengen states represented here.
42.4% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Azerbaijan.
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 Iraq in BakuXaqani küçəsi 9, Bakı
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Embassy of Norway in BakuNizami küçəsi 69, Bakı
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Embassy of Sweden in BakuNizami küçəsi 69, Bakı
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Embassy of the Netherlands in BakuNizami küçəsi 69, 1005 Baku
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Embassy of Belgium in BakuNizami küçəsi 69, 1005 Bakı
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Embassy of Latvia in BakuNizami küçəsi 69, Bakı
France’s other missions in Azerbaijan
The French embassy in Baku is the only mission of France in Azerbaijan on record. Azerbaijan in turn has an embassy in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Baku
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Baku.
Address and contact
Address: Rəsul Rza küçəsi 9, AZ1000 Bakı. The record for the French embassy in Baku includes an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Azerbaijan
French citizens need a visa for Azerbaijan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Before visiting the French embassy in Baku
Current procedures for the French embassy in Baku, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Baku
Within 1 km of the French embassy in Baku there are 14 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Baku?
The French embassy in Baku is at Rəsul Rza küçəsi 9, AZ1000 Bakı.
Do Azerbaijani citizens need a visa for France?
Azerbaijani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
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