French Embassy in Ulaanbaatar

Embassy France Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Address
15, avenue de la Paix - 1er Khoroo - district de Chingeltei, 15160 Oulan Bator
Today 08:30–12:30, 13:30–17:00
Directions Call

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 20 July 2026

The French embassy in Ulaanbaatar stands at 15, avenue de la Paix - 1er Khoroo - district de Chingeltei, 15160 Oulan Bator, in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break. Within 1 km there are 15 other foreign missions.

Opening hours of the French embassy in Ulaanbaatar

Monday 08:30–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30
Tuesday 08:30–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30
Wednesday 08:30–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30
Thursday 08:30–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30
Friday 08:30–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Mongolia

  • Republic Day

    Thursday

  • Independence Day

    Tuesday

Public holidays in France

  • Armistice Day

    Wednesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

The French embassy in Ulaanbaatar is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break.

France visa for Mongolian citizens

MongoliaFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Mongolia

FranceMongolia Visa-free, 30 days Mongolia visa for citizens of France

France requires Mongolian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Check with the French embassy in Ulaanbaatar whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.

Visa statistics

YearApplicationsVisas issuedRefusedRefusal rateMultiple-entry share
2023 3,4782,62582523.9% 16.3%
2024 3,1402,42171422.8% 14.9%
2025 2,7922,24549818.1% 15.1%

2025 figures: 2,792 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Ulaanbaatar, and 2,245 visas were issued. 498 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 18.1%. The refusal rate fell by 4.6 points from 22.8% in 2024. Applications fell by 11% compared with 2024 (3,140).

Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 18.1% (2025) to 23.9% (2023).

Across all Schengen consulates in Mongolia, 14.9% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 3rd largest number of applications of the 6 Schengen states represented here.

15.1% 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 Mongolia.

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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France’s other missions in Mongolia

    The French embassy in Ulaanbaatar is the only mission of France in Mongolia on record. Mongolia in turn has 2 missions in France.

    Good to know

    About the French embassy in Ulaanbaatar

    It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Ulaanbaatar.

    Address and contact

    Address: 15, avenue de la Paix - 1er Khoroo - district de Chingeltei, 15160 Oulan Bator. The record for the French embassy in Ulaanbaatar includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.

    French citizens travelling to Mongolia

    No visa is needed by French citizens for Mongolia, for stays of up to 30 days.

    When the French embassy in Ulaanbaatar is closed

    The next closures of the French embassy in Ulaanbaatar for public holidays in Mongolia are Republic Day on Thursday 26 November 2026 and Independence Day on Tuesday 29 December 2026; it may also close for Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

    Before visiting the French embassy in Ulaanbaatar

    Current procedures for the French embassy in Ulaanbaatar, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

    Near the French embassy in Ulaanbaatar

    Within 1 km of the French embassy in Ulaanbaatar there are 15 other foreign missions.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the address of the French Embassy in Ulaanbaatar?

    The French embassy in Ulaanbaatar is at 15, avenue de la Paix - 1er Khoroo - district de Chingeltei, 15160 Oulan Bator.

    What are the opening hours of the French Embassy in Ulaanbaatar?

    The French embassy in Ulaanbaatar is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break.

    Is the French Embassy in Ulaanbaatar open on Saturday?

    No. The hours on record for the French embassy in Ulaanbaatar do not include Saturday.

    When is the French Embassy in Ulaanbaatar closed?

    The French embassy in Ulaanbaatar closes on Mongolia’s public holidays, the next being Republic Day on Thursday 26 November 2026, and usually on the national day of France.

    Do Mongolian citizens need a visa for France?

    France requires Mongolian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

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