French Embassy in Manila
Embassy 
France Manila, Philippines
- Address
- 21st floor, Ayala Triangle Gardens, Tower 2, Paseo de Roxas corner Makati Avenue, 1226 Makati city, Manila
- Website
- ph.ambafrance.org
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 18 May 2022
France’s embassy to the Philippines is in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, at 21st floor, Ayala Triangle Gardens, Tower 2, Paseo de Roxas corner Makati Avenue, 1226 Makati city, Manila. France requires Filipino citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours of the French embassy in Manila
| Monday | 08:00–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the Philippines
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Bonifacio Day
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Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
The French embassy in Manila is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–18:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
France visa for Filipino citizens
PhilippinesFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of the Philippines
FrancePhilippines Visa-free, 30 days Philippines visa for citizens of France
France requires Filipino citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Check with the French embassy in Manila whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35,591 | 32,721 | 2,356 | 6.7% | 29.6% |
| 2024 | 33,071 | 30,217 | 2,628 | 8.0% | 27.3% |
| 2025 | 33,876 | 31,194 | 2,667 | 7.9% | 28.6% |
2025 figures: 33,876 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Manila, and 31,194 visas were issued. 2,667 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 7.9%. That is barely different from 2024 (8.0%). The number of applications was almost unchanged (33,071 in 2024).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 6.7% (2023) to 8.0% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in the Philippines, 6.9% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 16 Schengen states represented here.
28.6% 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 the Philippines.
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 Brazil in ManilaH. V. de la Costa Street 104, Makati
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Embassy of Argentina in ManilaH. V. de la Costa Street 104, Makati
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Embassy of Chile in ManilaH. V. de la Costa Street 104, Makati
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Embassy of New Zealand in ManilaPaseo de Roxas, 1225 Makati
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Embassy of the Netherlands in ManilaPaseo de Roxas 8751, 1226 Makati City
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Embassy of Spain in ManilaPaseo de Roxas 8751, 1226 Makati City
France’s other missions in the Philippines
The French embassy in Manila is the only mission of France in the Philippines on record. The Philippines in turn has 7 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Manila
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Manila.
Address and contact
Address: 21st floor, Ayala Triangle Gardens, Tower 2, Paseo de Roxas corner Makati Avenue, 1226 Makati city, Manila. The record for the French embassy in Manila includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to the Philippines
No visa is needed by French citizens for the Philippines, for stays of up to 30 days.
When the French embassy in Manila is closed
Expect the French embassy in Manila to be shut on Bonifacio Day (Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio) on Monday 30 November 2026 and Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and often on Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, a holiday in France.
Before visiting the French embassy in Manila
Current procedures for the French embassy in Manila, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Manila
The French embassy in Manila has 11 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Manila?
The French embassy in Manila is at 21st floor, Ayala Triangle Gardens, Tower 2, Paseo de Roxas corner Makati Avenue, 1226 Makati city, Manila.
What are the opening hours of the French Embassy in Manila?
The French embassy in Manila is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–18:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the French Embassy in Manila open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the French embassy in Manila do not include Saturday.
When is the French Embassy in Manila closed?
The French embassy in Manila closes on the Philippines’ public holidays, the next being Bonifacio Day (Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio) on Monday 30 November 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Filipino citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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