French Embassy in Kuwait City
Embassy 
France Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Address
- Al Hamra Tower, 40ème étage, Sharq bloc 8, rue Al Shuhada, Koweït, Kuwait City
- Phone
- +965 22022817
- Website
- kw.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 20 February 2022
France’s embassy to Kuwait is in Kuwait City, the capital of Kuwait, at Al Hamra Tower, 40ème étage, Sharq bloc 8, rue Al Shuhada, Koweït, Kuwait City. Kuwaiti citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for Kuwaiti citizens
KuwaitFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Kuwait
FranceKuwait Visa on arrival Kuwait visa for citizens of France
Kuwaiti citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for France.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40,172 | 38,127 | 2,289 | 5.7% | 48.4% |
| 2024 | 35,023 | 33,674 | 1,025 | 3.0% | 83.9% |
| 2025 | 35,461 | 34,532 | 959 | 2.7% | 82.4% |
In 2025, France’s embassy in Kuwait City received 35,461 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 34,532. 959 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 2.7%. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 3.0%. The number of applications was almost unchanged (35,023 in 2024).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 2.7% (2025) to 5.7% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Kuwait, 5.7% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the largest number of applications of the 15 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 82.4% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Kuwait.
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 Germany in Kuwait CityAl Shuhada Street, 13009 Kuwait
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France’s other missions in Kuwait
The French embassy in Kuwait City is the only mission of France in Kuwait on record. Kuwait in turn has an embassy in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Kuwait City
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Kuwait City.
Address and contact
Address: Al Hamra Tower, 40ème étage, Sharq bloc 8, rue Al Shuhada, Koweït, Kuwait City. The record for the French embassy in Kuwait City includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Kuwait
Kuwait issues French citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Before visiting the French embassy in Kuwait City
Current procedures for the French embassy in Kuwait City, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Kuwait City
The French embassy in Kuwait City has 2 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Kuwait City?
The French embassy in Kuwait City is at Al Hamra Tower, 40ème étage, Sharq bloc 8, rue Al Shuhada, Koweït, Kuwait City.
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for France?
Kuwaiti citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
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