French Embassy in Dublin
Embassy 
France Dublin, Ireland
- Address
- 66 Fitzwilliam Lane, D02 HP38 Dublin 2
- Phone
- +353 1 699 0984
- Website
- ie.ambafrance.org
- Fax
- +353 1 277 5004
Head of mission: Céline Place
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Irish Department of Foreign Affairs diplomatic list · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 26 May 2026
At 66 Fitzwilliam Lane, D02 HP38 Dublin 2, the French embassy in Dublin represents France towards Ireland. Free movement applies: Irish citizens enter France with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.
Opening hours of the French embassy in Dublin
| Monday | 09:30–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:30–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30–12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30–12:00 |
| Friday | 09:30–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Ireland
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
The French embassy in Dublin is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:30–12:00.
France visa for Irish citizens
IrelandFrance Visa-free France visa for citizens of Ireland
FranceIreland Visa-free Ireland visa for citizens of France
Free movement applies: Irish citizens enter France with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,759 | 4,607 | 96 | 2.0% | 24.2% |
| 2024 | 5,415 | 5,241 | 111 | 2.1% | 35.0% |
| 2025 | 5,658 | 5,493 | 72 | 1.3% | 50.5% |
2025 figures: 5,658 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Dublin, and 5,493 visas were issued. 72 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 1.3%. That is barely different from 2024 (2.1%). Applications rose by 4% compared with 2024 (5,415).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 1.3% (2025) to 2.1% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Ireland, 3.1% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the largest number of applications of the 21 Schengen states represented here.
50.5% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Ireland.
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 Ireland
- Honorary Consulate of France in Cork
Alliance Française de Cork, Enterprise House, 36 Mary Street, T12 RCY9
Besides the French embassy in Dublin, France has 1 other mission in Ireland. Honorary consulates: Cork. Ireland in turn has 6 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Dublin
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Dublin. It is headed by Céline Place, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: 66 Fitzwilliam Lane, D02 HP38 Dublin 2. The record for the French embassy in Dublin includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
When the French embassy in Dublin is closed
The next closures of the French embassy in Dublin for public holidays in Ireland are Christmas Day (Lá Nollag) on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Lá Fhéile Stiofáin) on Saturday 26 December 2026; it may also close for Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Dublin
Current procedures for the French embassy in Dublin, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Dublin
The French embassy in Dublin has 28 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Dublin?
The French embassy in Dublin is at 66 Fitzwilliam Lane, D02 HP38 Dublin 2.
What are the opening hours of the French Embassy in Dublin?
The French embassy in Dublin is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:30–12:00.
Is the French Embassy in Dublin open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the French embassy in Dublin do not include Saturday.
When is the French Embassy in Dublin closed?
The French embassy in Dublin closes on Ireland’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Lá Nollag) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Irish citizens need a visa for France?
Free movement applies: Irish citizens enter France with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.
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