French Embassy in Baghdad
Embassy 
France Baghdad, Iraq
- Address
- Quartier Abu Nawas - Emplacement 102 - rue 55 - n°7, 00000 Bagdad, Baghdad
- Phone
- +964 790 191 2365
- Website
- iq.ambafrance.org
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 28 April 2023
At Quartier Abu Nawas - Emplacement 102 - rue 55 - n°7, 00000 Bagdad, Baghdad, the French embassy in Baghdad represents France towards Iraq. Office hours are 6 days a week, 09:00–14:00. Iraqi citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Opening hours of the French embassy in Baghdad
| Monday | 09:00–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–14:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00–14:00 |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Iraq
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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
The French embassy in Baghdad is listed as open 6 days a week, 09:00–14:00. It is listed as open at weekends too.
France visa for Iraqi citizens
IraqFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Iraq
FranceIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of France
Iraqi 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 | 6,836 | 4,477 | 2,220 | 32.8% | 17.7% |
| 2024 | 8,811 | 5,481 | 3,191 | 36.3% | 16.5% |
| 2025 | 10,362 | 7,021 | 3,103 | 30.4% | 17.9% |
France’s visa offices in Iraq, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Baghdad (this office) | 10,362 | 30.4% |
| Erbil | 10,013 | 44.9% |
In 2025, France’s embassy in Baghdad received 10,362 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 7,021. 3,103 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 30.4%. In 2024 it had been 36.3%: the rate fell by 6.0 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 18% compared with 2024 (8,811).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 30.4% (2025) to 36.3% (2024).
France issues Schengen visas at 2 locations in Iraq; this office handled 51% of their 20,375 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Erbil 44.9%, which makes Baghdad the lowest of the group. Each office serves the applicants who live in its own consular district, so the rates also reflect who applies where, not only how strictly files are assessed.
Across all Schengen consulates in Iraq, 34.3% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the largest number of applications of the 11 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 17.9% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Iraq.
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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Apostolic Nunciature in BaghdadSaadoun St 904/2/46, Baghdad
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France’s other missions in Iraq
- Consulate General of France in Erbil
Salahaddin 33, 44001 أربيل
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All missions of France in Iraq (3)
The French embassy in Baghdad is one of 3 missions of France in Iraq. Consulates: Erbil. Iraq in turn has an embassy in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Baghdad
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Baghdad.
Address and contact
Address: Quartier Abu Nawas - Emplacement 102 - rue 55 - n°7, 00000 Bagdad, Baghdad. The record for the French embassy in Baghdad includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Iraq
French citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
When the French embassy in Baghdad is closed
The French embassy in Baghdad closes on Iraq’s public holidays, the next being Victory Day on Thursday 10 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of France such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Baghdad
Current procedures for the French embassy in Baghdad, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Baghdad
The French embassy in Baghdad has 2 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Baghdad?
The French embassy in Baghdad is at Quartier Abu Nawas - Emplacement 102 - rue 55 - n°7, 00000 Bagdad, Baghdad.
What are the opening hours of the French Embassy in Baghdad?
The French embassy in Baghdad is listed as open 6 days a week, 09:00–14:00.
Is the French Embassy in Baghdad open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the French embassy in Baghdad include Saturday.
When is the French Embassy in Baghdad closed?
The French embassy in Baghdad closes on Iraq’s public holidays, the next being Victory Day on Thursday 10 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for France?
Iraqi citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
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