French Embassy in Dhaka
Embassy 
France Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Address
- Felani Avenue - Baridhara Diplomatic Enclave, 1212 Dacca, Dhaka
- Phone
- +880 2 55 66 86 00
- Website
- bd.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 10 October 2023
The French embassy in Dhaka stands at Felani Avenue - Baridhara Diplomatic Enclave, 1212 Dacca, Dhaka, in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. France requires Bangladeshi 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 Bangladesh
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Victory Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for Bangladeshi citizens
BangladeshFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Bangladesh
FranceBangladesh Visa on arrival Bangladesh visa for citizens of France
France requires Bangladeshi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for France.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,391 | 2,808 | 1,618 | 36.5% | 12.6% |
| 2024 | 4,150 | 2,291 | 1,821 | 43.9% | 23.7% |
| 2025 | 4,908 | 2,526 | 2,283 | 47.3% | 16.9% |
2025 figures: 4,908 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Dhaka, and 2,526 visas were issued. 2,283 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 47.3%. The refusal rate rose by 3.4 points from 43.9% in 2024. Applications rose by 18% compared with 2024 (4,150).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 36.5% (2023) to 47.3% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Bangladesh, 54.5% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 4th largest number of applications of the 8 Schengen states represented here.
16.9% 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 Bangladesh.
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 Germany in Dhakaমাদানী এভিনিউ 11, 1212 Dhaka
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Embassy of South Korea in Dhaka4, Madani Avenue, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212 Bangladesh
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Embassy of Thailand in Dhaka18&20, Madani Avenue Baridhara, Dhaka 1212
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Embassy of Turkey in Dhakaমাদানী এভিনিউ 6, 1212 Dhaka
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Embassy of the United States in Dhakaমাদানী এভিনিউ 12, 1212 Dhaka
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Embassy of China in DhakaPlot 2/4，Road No.3，Block-I，Baridhara，Dhaka，Bangladesh
France’s other missions in Bangladesh
The French embassy in Dhaka is the only mission of France in Bangladesh on record. Bangladesh in turn has 2 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Dhaka
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Dhaka.
Address and contact
Address: Felani Avenue - Baridhara Diplomatic Enclave, 1212 Dacca, Dhaka. The record for the French embassy in Dhaka includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Bangladesh
French citizens receive their visa for Bangladesh at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
When the French embassy in Dhaka is closed
The next closures of the French embassy in Dhaka for public holidays in Bangladesh are Victory Day on Wednesday 16 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Dhaka
Current procedures for the French embassy in Dhaka, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Dhaka
The French embassy in Dhaka has 25 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Dhaka?
The French embassy in Dhaka is at Felani Avenue - Baridhara Diplomatic Enclave, 1212 Dacca, Dhaka.
When is the French Embassy in Dhaka closed?
The French embassy in Dhaka closes on Bangladesh’s public holidays, the next being Victory Day on Wednesday 16 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Bangladeshi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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