French Embassy in Port-au-Prince
Embassy 
France Port-au-Prince, Haiti
- Address
- Rue Capois 51, Port-au-Prince
- Phone
- +509 29999000
- Website
- ht.ambafrance.org
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 15 July 2026
France’s embassy to Haiti is in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, at Rue Capois 51, Port-au-Prince. Haitian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Opening hours of the French embassy in Port-au-Prince
| Monday | 07:00–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00–12:00 |
| Friday | 07:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Haiti
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Battle of Vertières Day
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Discovery Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
The French embassy in Port-au-Prince is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:00–12:00.
France visa for Haitian citizens
HaitiFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Haiti
FranceHaiti Visa-free, 90 days Haiti visa for citizens of France
Haitian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France. Whether the French embassy in Port-au-Prince takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,461 | 2,984 | 2,379 | 44.4% | 9.0% |
| 2024 | 3,661 | 1,776 | 1,764 | 49.7% | 19.3% |
| 2025 | 1,875 | 1,233 | 641 | 34.2% | 32.6% |
In 2025, France’s embassy in Port-au-Prince received 1,875 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,233. 641 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 34.2%. In 2024 it had been 49.7%: the rate fell by 15.5 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 49% compared with 2024 (3,661).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 34.2% (2025) to 49.7% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Haiti, 34.8% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the largest number of applications of the 2 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 32.6% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Haiti.
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
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France’s other missions in Haiti
The French embassy in Port-au-Prince is the only mission of France in Haiti on record. Haiti in turn has 2 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Port-au-Prince
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Port-au-Prince.
Address and contact
Address: Rue Capois 51, Port-au-Prince. The record for the French embassy in Port-au-Prince includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Haiti
Haiti admits French citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the French embassy in Port-au-Prince is closed
The next closures of the French embassy in Port-au-Prince for public holidays in Haiti are Battle of Vertières Day (Vertières) on Wednesday 18 November 2026 and Discovery Day (Découverte d'Haïti) on Saturday 5 December 2026; it may also close for Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Port-au-Prince
Current procedures for the French embassy in Port-au-Prince, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Port-au-Prince
The French embassy in Port-au-Prince has one other foreign mission within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Port-au-Prince?
The French embassy in Port-au-Prince is at Rue Capois 51, Port-au-Prince.
What are the opening hours of the French Embassy in Port-au-Prince?
The French embassy in Port-au-Prince is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:00–12:00.
Is the French Embassy in Port-au-Prince open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the French embassy in Port-au-Prince do not include Saturday.
When is the French Embassy in Port-au-Prince closed?
The French embassy in Port-au-Prince closes on Haiti’s public holidays, the next being Battle of Vertières Day (Vertières) on Wednesday 18 November 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Haitian citizens need a visa for France?
Haitian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
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