French Embassy in Islamabad
Embassy 
France Islamabad, Pakistan
- Address
- 44000 Islamabad
- Website
- pk.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 15 June 2022
The French embassy in Islamabad stands at 44000 Islamabad, in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. Within 1 km there are 18 other foreign missions.
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 Pakistani citizens
PakistanFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Pakistan
FrancePakistan e-Visa Pakistan visa for citizens of France
France requires Pakistani citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Whether the French embassy in Islamabad 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 | 8,225 | 5,050 | 3,184 | 38.1% | 31.6% |
| 2024 | 7,694 | 4,340 | 3,123 | 41.7% | 32.5% |
| 2025 | 9,503 | 5,975 | 3,575 | 37.2% | 34.8% |
2025 figures: 9,503 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Islamabad, and 5,975 visas were issued. 3,575 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 37.2%. The refusal rate fell by 4.4 points from 41.7% in 2024. Applications rose by 24% compared with 2024 (7,694).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 37.2% (2025) to 41.7% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Pakistan, 45.9% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 5th largest number of applications of the 17 Schengen states represented here.
34.8% 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 Pakistan.
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 Morocco in IslamabadService Road West G5, اسلام آباد
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Embassy of Egypt in IslamabadPlot No. 38-51, UN Boulevard - Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5/4, Islamabad
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Embassy of Thailand in Islamabad1-20, Diplomatic Enclave-1, Sector G-5/4 Islamabad
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Embassy of Japan in Islamabadاسٹریٹ 6, اسلام آباد
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Embassy of Switzerland in IslamabadStreet 6, Diplomatic Enclave, G-5/4, Islamabad 44000
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High Commission of Malaysia in IslamabadPlot No. 144-150, Street No. 17, Sector G-5 Diplomatic Enclave Islamabad
France’s other missions in Pakistan
- Consulate General of France in Karachi
Bath island Road, Karachi
The French embassy in Islamabad is one of 2 missions of France in Pakistan. Consulates: Karachi. Pakistan in turn has an embassy in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Islamabad
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Islamabad.
Address and contact
Address: 44000 Islamabad. The record for the French embassy in Islamabad includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Pakistan
Pakistan requires a visa from French citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Before visiting the French embassy in Islamabad
Current procedures for the French embassy in Islamabad, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Islamabad
Within 1 km of the French embassy in Islamabad there are 18 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Islamabad?
The French embassy in Islamabad is at 44000 Islamabad.
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Pakistani citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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