French Embassy in Tel Aviv
Embassy 
France Tel Aviv, Israel
- Address
- 112, promenade Herbert Samuel, BP 3480, 6357231 Tel-Aviv, Tel Aviv
- Phone
- +972 39 15 57 02
- Website
- il.ambafrance.org
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 14 April 2024
France’s embassy to Israel is in Tel Aviv, at 112, promenade Herbert Samuel, BP 3480, 6357231 Tel-Aviv, Tel Aviv. Israeli citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Opening hours of the French embassy in Tel Aviv
| Monday | 08:10–12:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:10–12:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 08:10–11:50 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
The French embassy in Tel Aviv is listed as open 3 days a week, 08:10–12:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
France visa for Israeli citizens
IsraelFrance Visa-free, 90 days France visa for citizens of Israel
FranceIsrael Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Israel visa for citizens of France
Israeli citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 394 | 331 | 53 | 13.8% | 7.9% |
| 2024 | 460 | 430 | 14 | 3.2% | 15.3% |
| 2025 | 628 | 597 | 10 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
France’s visa offices in Israel, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem | 5,208 | 12.6% |
| Tel Aviv (this office) | 628 | 1.6% |
2025 figures: 628 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Tel Aviv, and 597 visas were issued. 10 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 1.6%. The refusal rate fell by 1.5 points from 3.2% in 2024. Applications rose by 37% compared with 2024 (460).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 1.6% (2025) to 13.8% (2023).
France issues Schengen visas at 2 locations in Israel; this office handled 11% of their 5,836 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Jerusalem 12.6%, which makes Tel Aviv 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 Israel, 18.5% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 24 Schengen states represented here.
8.4% 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 Israel.
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 Israel
- Consulate General of France in Jerusalem
5 rue Paul-Émile Botta, Jerusalem
- Consulate General of France in Tel Aviv
Tour Sonol - 52 Menahem Begin BP 26126, 62261 Tel-Aviv, Tel Aviv
- Consulate General of France in Haifa
37 rue Hagefen, BP 9539, 35053 Haïfa, Haifa
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All missions of France in Israel (5)
The French embassy in Tel Aviv is one of 5 missions of France in Israel. Consulates: Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa. Honorary consulates: Netanya. Israel in turn has 2 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Tel Aviv
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Tel Aviv.
Address and contact
Address: 112, promenade Herbert Samuel, BP 3480, 6357231 Tel-Aviv, Tel Aviv. The record for the French embassy in Tel Aviv includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Israel
French citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Israel, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Before visiting the French embassy in Tel Aviv
Current procedures for the French embassy in Tel Aviv, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Tel Aviv
The French embassy in Tel Aviv has 10 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Tel Aviv?
The French embassy in Tel Aviv is at 112, promenade Herbert Samuel, BP 3480, 6357231 Tel-Aviv, Tel Aviv.
What are the opening hours of the French Embassy in Tel Aviv?
The French embassy in Tel Aviv is listed as open 3 days a week, 08:10–12:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the French Embassy in Tel Aviv open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the French embassy in Tel Aviv do not include Saturday.
Do Israeli citizens need a visa for France?
Israeli citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
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