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French Embassy & Consulates in Iraq

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate general
  • 1 consulate

In Iraq, France has an embassy in Baghdad, a consulate general in Erbil and a consulate in Erbil. Iraqi citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.

Map: France’s 3 missions in Iraq

Map: France’s 3 missions in Iraq

French Embassy in Baghdad

Embassy of France in Baghdad

Embassy · Baghdad

Today 09:00–12:00
Address
Quartier Abu Nawas - Emplacement 102 - rue 55 - n°7, 00000 Bagdad, Baghdad

The French embassy is in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, at Quartier Abu Nawas - Emplacement 102 - rue 55 - n°7, 00000 Bagdad, Baghdad. Its phone number and website are on its page.

French consulates in Iraq

France also has a consulate general in Erbil and a consulate in Erbil; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.

France visa for Iraqi citizens

IraqFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Iraq

FranceIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of France

France visa requirements for citizens of Iraq

  • Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
  • Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Fee: €90
  • 13 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France. Applicants in Iraq turn to the French embassy in Baghdad or one of the consulates in Erbil; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Iraq’s missions in France

Missions of Iraq in France (1)

In return, Iraq has an embassy in France, in Paris.

Good to know

France in Iraq

Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; 3 of them are in Iraq.

Travel to Iraq for French citizens

French citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. In Iraq, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.

When French missions in Iraq are closed

French missions in Iraq close on Iraq’s public holidays, the next being Victory Day on Thursday 10 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the French embassy in Iraq?

The French embassy is in Baghdad, at Quartier Abu Nawas - Emplacement 102 - rue 55 - n°7, 00000 Bagdad, Baghdad.

Does France have consulates in Iraq?

Yes, France has a consulate general in Erbil and a consulate in Erbil.

Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for France?

Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.

Do French citizens need a visa for Iraq?

French citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.

Does Iraq have an embassy in France?

Yes, Iraq has its embassy in Paris.