French Consulate General in Erbil
Consulate General 
France Erbil, Iraq
- Address
- Salahaddin 33, 44001 أربيل
- Phone
- +964-750-8161000
- Website
- iq.ambafrance.org
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 8 January 2024
France’s consulate general in Erbil has its offices at Salahaddin 33, 44001 أربيل, while France’s embassy is in Baghdad, about 323 km away. It is listed as open 4 days a week, 09:00–13:00. Within 1 km there are 2 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the French consulate general in Erbil
| Monday | 09:00–13:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–13:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–13:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 09:00–13:00 |
| Public holidays | Closed |
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 consulate general in Erbil is listed as open 4 days a week, 09:00–13:00. It opens on Sunday but not on Saturday.
France visa for Iraqi citizens
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FranceIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of France
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France. Check with the French consulate general in Erbil whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10,438 | 5,784 | 4,449 | 43.4% | 22.3% |
| 2024 | 10,806 | 5,497 | 4,819 | 46.6% | 21.7% |
| 2025 | 10,013 | 5,670 | 4,628 | 44.9% | 28.6% |
France’s visa offices in Iraq, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Baghdad | 10,362 | 30.4% |
| Erbil (this office) | 10,013 | 44.9% |
In 2025, France’s consulate general in Erbil received 10,013 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 5,670. 4,628 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 44.9%. In 2024 it had been 46.6%: the rate fell by 1.7 points. Applications fell by 7% compared with 2024 (10,806).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 43.4% (2023) to 46.6% (2024).
France issues Schengen visas at 2 locations in Iraq; this office handled 49% of their 20,375 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Baghdad 30.4%, which makes Erbil the highest 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 28.6% 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
France’s other missions in Iraq
- Embassy of France in Baghdad
Quartier Abu Nawas - Emplacement 102 - rue 55 - n°7, 00000 Bagdad, Baghdad
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All missions of France in Iraq (3)
For matters it cannot handle, the French embassy in Baghdad (323 km) is responsible. Besides the French consulate general in Erbil, France has 2 other missions in Iraq. Consulates: Erbil. Iraq in turn has an embassy in Paris.
Good to know
About the French consulate general in Erbil
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of France in Erbil. Its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
Address and contact
Address: Salahaddin 33, 44001 أربيل. The record for the French consulate general in Erbil includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Iraq
French citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
When the French consulate general in Erbil is closed
The French consulate general in Erbil 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 consulate general in Erbil
Current procedures for the French consulate general in Erbil, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French consulate general in Erbil
Within 1 km of the French consulate general in Erbil there are 2 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Consulate General in Erbil?
The French consulate general in Erbil is at Salahaddin 33, 44001 أربيل.
What are the opening hours of the French Consulate General in Erbil?
The French consulate general in Erbil is listed as open 4 days a week, 09:00–13:00.
Is the French Consulate General in Erbil open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the French consulate general in Erbil do not include Saturday, although it opens on Sunday.
When is the French Consulate General in Erbil closed?
The French consulate general in Erbil 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 must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Where is the French embassy in Iraq?
The French embassy is in Baghdad, about 323 km from the French consulate general in Erbil.
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