French Embassy in Manama
Embassy 
France Manama, Bahrain
- Address
- Villa 51A, Road 1901, Manama
- Website
- bh.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 6 June 2026
The French embassy in Manama stands at Villa 51A, Road 1901, Manama, in Manama, the capital of Bahrain. France requires Bahraini citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Bahrain
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National Day
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National Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for Bahraini citizens
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France requires Bahraini citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Check with the French embassy in Manama 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 | 6,383 | 6,013 | 327 | 5.2% | 77.5% |
| 2024 | 8,542 | 7,994 | 417 | 5.0% | 80.4% |
| 2025 | 8,140 | 7,591 | 483 | 6.0% | 74.3% |
2025 figures: 8,140 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Manama, and 7,591 visas were issued. 483 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 6.0%. That is barely different from 2024 (5.0%). Applications fell by 5% compared with 2024 (8,542).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 5.0% (2024) to 6.0% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Bahrain, 10.7% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 3 Schengen states represented here.
74.3% 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 Bahrain.
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 Saudi Arabia in ManamaDiplomatic Area - Manama 1702 through No. 82 Building 317
France’s other missions in Bahrain
The French embassy in Manama is the only mission of France in Bahrain on record. Bahrain in turn has an embassy in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Manama
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Manama.
Address and contact
Address: Villa 51A, Road 1901, Manama. The record for the French embassy in Manama includes a phone number and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Bahrain
Bahrain issues French citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
When the French embassy in Manama is closed
Expect the French embassy in Manama to be shut on National Day on Wednesday 16 December 2026 and National Day on Thursday 17 December 2026, and often on Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, a holiday in France.
Before visiting the French embassy in Manama
Current procedures for the French embassy in Manama, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Manama
Within 1 km of the French embassy in Manama there are 5 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Manama?
The French embassy in Manama is at Villa 51A, Road 1901, Manama.
When is the French Embassy in Manama closed?
The French embassy in Manama closes on Bahrain’s public holidays, the next being National Day on Wednesday 16 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Bahraini citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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