French Embassy in Minsk
Embassy 
France Minsk, Belarus
- Address
- 11, place de la Liberté, 220030 Minsk
- Website
- by.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 1 October 2026
The French embassy in Minsk stands at 11, place de la Liberté, 220030 Minsk, in Minsk, the capital of Belarus. Belarusian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Belarus
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Catholic Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for Belarusian citizens
BelarusFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Belarus
FranceBelarus Visa-free, 30 days Belarus visa for citizens of France
Belarusian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel. 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 | 12,436 | 11,848 | 278 | 2.3% | 67.1% |
| 2024 | 13,128 | 11,889 | 789 | 6.2% | 74.7% |
| 2025 | 14,716 | 13,764 | 597 | 4.2% | 71.7% |
2025 figures: 14,716 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Minsk, and 13,764 visas were issued. 597 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 4.2%. The refusal rate fell by 2.1 points from 6.2% in 2024. Applications rose by 12% compared with 2024 (13,128).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 2.3% (2023) to 6.2% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Belarus, 2.3% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 4th largest number of applications of the 12 Schengen states represented here.
71.7% 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 Belarus.
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 Bulgaria in Minskплошча Свабоды 11, Minsk
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Embassy of Switzerland in Minskплошча Свабоды 11, 220030 Мінск
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Embassy of Sweden in MinskVulitsa Revaliutsyinaya 15, Minsk
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Embassy of Italy in MinskUlitza Rakovskaya 16 b - 220004 Minsk, Minsk
France’s other missions in Belarus
- Honorary Consulate of France in Brest
вуліца Гогаля 48, Brest
Besides the French embassy in Minsk, France has 1 other mission in Belarus. Honorary consulates: Brest. Belarus in turn has 4 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Minsk
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Minsk.
Address and contact
Address: 11, place de la Liberté, 220030 Minsk. The record for the French embassy in Minsk includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Belarus
Belarus admits French citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
When the French embassy in Minsk is closed
The French embassy in Minsk closes on Belarus’ public holidays, the next being Catholic Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on holidays of France such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Minsk
Current procedures for the French embassy in Minsk, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Minsk
Within 1 km of the French embassy in Minsk there are 10 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Minsk?
The French embassy in Minsk is at 11, place de la Liberté, 220030 Minsk.
When is the French Embassy in Minsk closed?
The French embassy in Minsk closes on Belarus’ public holidays, the next being Catholic Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for France?
Belarusian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
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