Consulates in Besançon
- 2 missions
- 2 countries
- most embassies are in Paris
Embassies and consulates in Besançon
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Consulate of Algeria in Besançon1 rue de l'Industrie, 25000 Besançon
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Honorary Consulate of Spain in Besançon2 E, rue Isembart Résidence le président, 25000 Besançon
Besançon has 2 foreign missions from 2 countries: 1 consulate and 1 honorary consulate. The embassies to France are in Paris, about 326 km away.
Public holidays in Besançon
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
The missions in Besançon close on France’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Christmas Day (Noël) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Jour de l'an) on Friday 1 January 2027.
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Foreign missions in Besançon
Besançon hosts missions of Algeria and Spain. Of France’s neighbours, Spain is represented in Besançon.
Types of mission in Besançon
By type, Besançon has 1 consulate and 1 honorary consulate. Of these, the honorary consulate in Besançon offers limited help: honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.
Other cities in France
Outside Besançon, missions in France are found in Paris (226), Lyon (82), Marseille (70), Strasbourg (60), Bordeaux (57) and Toulouse (35).
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Besançon?
There are 2 foreign missions on record in Besançon: 1 consulate and 1 honorary consulate.
Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Besançon?
Missions from 2 countries are based in Besançon, among them Algeria and Spain.
Is there an embassy in Besançon?
No. The embassies to France are in Paris, about 326 km away; Besançon has consulates and honorary consulates.
When are the missions in Besançon closed?
The missions in Besançon close on France’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.