French Embassy in Abidjan
Embassy 
France Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- Address
- 17 rue Lecoeur, Abidjan
- Phone
- +22520207400
- Website
- ci.ambafrance.org
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 13 June 2026
At 17 rue Lecoeur, Abidjan, the French embassy in Abidjan represents France towards Ivory Coast. Within 1 km there are 8 other foreign missions.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Ivory Coast
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National Peace Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for Ivorian citizens
Ivory CoastFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Ivory Coast
FranceIvory Coast Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Ivory Coast visa for citizens of France
France requires Ivorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Whether the French embassy in Abidjan takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 54,283 | 36,493 | 18,290 | 33.4% | 35.0% |
| 2024 | 62,786 | 40,627 | 20,496 | 33.5% | 41.1% |
| 2025 | 65,416 | 46,253 | 20,118 | 30.3% | 47.0% |
In 2025, France’s embassy in Abidjan received 65,416 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 46,253. 20,118 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 30.3%. In 2024 it had been 33.5%: the rate fell by 3.2 points. Applications rose by 4% compared with 2024 (62,786).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 30.3% (2025) to 33.5% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Ivory Coast, 31.5% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the largest number of applications of the 7 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 47.0% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Ivory Coast.
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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Embassy of Israel in AbidjanAvenue Chardy, Abidjan
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Embassy of Nigeria in AbidjanBoulevard de la République 35, Abidjan
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Embassy of DR Congo in AbidjanBoulevard Closel 29, 01 Plateau
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- Embassy of Burkina Faso in Abidjan
Avenue Houdaille 34, Abidjan
France’s other missions in Ivory Coast
The French embassy in Abidjan is the only mission of France in Ivory Coast on record. Ivory Coast in turn has 11 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Abidjan
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Abidjan.
Address and contact
Address: 17 rue Lecoeur, Abidjan. The record for the French embassy in Abidjan includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
Before flying to Ivory Coast, French citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
When the French embassy in Abidjan is closed
The next closures of the French embassy in Abidjan for public holidays in Ivory Coast are National Peace Day on Sunday 15 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Abidjan
Current procedures for the French embassy in Abidjan, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Abidjan
Within 1 km of the French embassy in Abidjan there are 8 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Abidjan?
The French embassy in Abidjan is at 17 rue Lecoeur, Abidjan.
When is the French Embassy in Abidjan closed?
The French embassy in Abidjan closes on Ivory Coast’s public holidays, the next being National Peace Day on Sunday 15 November 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Ivorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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