French Embassy in Doha
Embassy 
France Doha, Qatar
- Address
- West Bay, Diplomatic area, Doha
- Website
- qa.ambafrance.org
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 31 March 2024
France’s embassy to Qatar is in Doha, the capital of Qatar, at West Bay, Diplomatic area, Doha. France requires Qatari citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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 Qatari citizens
QatarFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Qatar
FranceQatar Visa on arrival Qatar visa for citizens of France
France requires Qatari citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Whether the French embassy in Doha 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 | 23,189 | 20,610 | 2,456 | 10.6% | 60.5% |
| 2024 | 24,274 | 21,259 | 2,458 | 10.4% | 59.0% |
| 2025 | 23,174 | 21,185 | 1,834 | 8.0% | 57.6% |
2025 figures: 23,174 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Doha, and 21,185 visas were issued. 1,834 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 8.0%. The refusal rate fell by 2.4 points from 10.4% in 2024. Applications fell by 5% compared with 2024 (24,274).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 8.0% (2025) to 10.6% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Qatar, 15.1% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the largest number of applications of the 18 Schengen states represented here.
57.6% 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 Qatar.
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 Saudi Arabia in DohaAba Almsan - Blumsan Street, Doha
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Embassy of Kuwait in DohaDafna Street, Doha
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France’s other missions in Qatar
The French embassy in Doha is the only mission of France in Qatar on record. Qatar in turn has an embassy in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Doha
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Doha.
Address and contact
Address: West Bay, Diplomatic area, Doha. The record for the French embassy in Doha includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Qatar
Qatar issues French citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Before visiting the French embassy in Doha
Current procedures for the French embassy in Doha, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Doha
Within 1 km of the French embassy in Doha there are 4 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Doha?
The French embassy in Doha is at West Bay, Diplomatic area, Doha.
Do Qatari citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Qatari citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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