French Embassy in Warsaw
Embassy 
France Warsaw, Poland
- Address
- Piękna 1, 00-477 Warszawa
- Phone
- +48 22 529 30 00
- Website
- pl.ambafrance.org
- Fax
- +48 22 529 30 01
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 1 June 2026
France’s embassy to Poland is in Warsaw, the capital of Poland, at Piękna 1, 00-477 Warszawa. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break. Within 1 km there are 26 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the French embassy in Warsaw
| Monday | 08:30–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Friday | 08:30–13:0014:00–17:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Poland
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Independence Day
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Christmas Eve
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
The French embassy in Warsaw is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break.
France visa for Polish citizens
PolandFrance Visa-free France visa for citizens of Poland
FrancePoland Visa-free Poland visa for citizens of France
Polish citizens need no visa for France: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | 0 | – |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 | – |
2025 figures: 2 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Warsaw, and 2 visas were issued. Applications fell by 33% compared with 2024 (3).
Across all Schengen consulates in Poland, 18.9% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 7th largest number of applications of the 7 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Poland.
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 WarsawJazdów 12, 00-467 Warszawa
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Embassy of Canada in WarsawJana Matejki 1/5, 00-481 Warszawa
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Embassy of Hungary in WarsawFryderyka Chopina 2, 00-559 Warszawa
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Embassy of Switzerland in WarsawAleje Ujazdowskie 27, Warsaw
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Honorary Consulate of Monaco in WarsawAleje Ujazdowskie 10, 00-478 Warszawa
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Embassy of Tunisia in WarsawMyśliwiecka 14, 00-459 Warszawa
France’s other missions in Poland
- Consulate General of France in Krakow
Stolarska 15, 31-043 Kraków
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- Honorary Consulate of France in Poznan
Stary Rynek 37, 61-772 Poznań
All missions of France in Poland (4)
Besides the French embassy in Warsaw, France has 3 other missions in Poland. Consulates: Krakow. Honorary consulates: Szczecin and Poznan. Poland in turn has 12 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Warsaw
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Warsaw.
Address and contact
Address: Piękna 1, 00-477 Warszawa. The record for the French embassy in Warsaw includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
When the French embassy in Warsaw is closed
The French embassy in Warsaw closes on Poland’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day (Narodowe Święto Niepodległości) on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Christmas Eve (Wigilia Bożego Narodzenia) on Thursday 24 December 2026, and usually on holidays of France such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Warsaw
Current procedures for the French embassy in Warsaw, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Warsaw
The French embassy in Warsaw has 26 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Warsaw?
The French embassy in Warsaw is at Piękna 1, 00-477 Warszawa.
What are the opening hours of the French Embassy in Warsaw?
The French embassy in Warsaw is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break.
Is the French Embassy in Warsaw open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the French embassy in Warsaw do not include Saturday.
When is the French Embassy in Warsaw closed?
The French embassy in Warsaw closes on Poland’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day (Narodowe Święto Niepodległości) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Polish citizens need a visa for France?
Polish citizens need no visa for France: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
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