French Embassy in Bucharest
Embassy 
France Bucharest, Romania
- Address
- Strada Biserica Amzei 13-15, 010392 București
- Website
- ro.ambafrance.org
- Fax
- +40 21 303 10 90
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 11 December 2023
France’s embassy to Romania is in Bucharest, the capital of Romania, at Strada Biserica Amzei 13-15, 010392 București. Romanian 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. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:00–13:00.
Opening hours of the French embassy in Bucharest
| Monday | 09:00–13:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–13:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–13:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–13:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Romania
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St. Andrew's Day
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National Day/Great Union
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
The French embassy in Bucharest is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–13:00.
France visa for Romanian citizens
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Romanian 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 | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,098 | 1,057 | 27 | 2.5% | 34.0% |
| 2024 | 329 | 343 | 1 | 0.2% | 17.8% |
| 2025 | 13 | 12 | 0 | – | – |
In 2025, France’s embassy in Bucharest received 13 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 12. Applications fell by 96% compared with 2024 (329).
Across all Schengen consulates in Romania, 1.3% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 10 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Romania.
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 Italy in BucharestStrada Nicolae Iorga, 28-30, Bucarest, Bucharest
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Embassy of Norway in BucharestStrada George Enescu 11, 010301 București
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Embassy of the United Kingdom in BucharestStrada Jules Michelet 24, 010463 București
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Embassy of Serbia in BucharestCalea Dorobanților 34, 010573 București
France’s other missions in Romania
- Honorary Consulate of France in Timișoara
Strada Coriolan Brediceanu 10, Timișoara
Besides the French embassy in Bucharest, France has 1 other mission in Romania. Honorary consulates: Timișoara. Romania in turn has 9 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Bucharest
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Bucharest.
Address and contact
Address: Strada Biserica Amzei 13-15, 010392 București. The record for the French embassy in Bucharest includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
When the French embassy in Bucharest is closed
The French embassy in Bucharest closes on Romania’s public holidays, the next being St. Andrew's Day (Sfântul Andrei) on Monday 30 November 2026 and National Day/Great Union (Ziua Națională/Marea Unire) on Tuesday 1 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 Bucharest
Current procedures for the French embassy in Bucharest, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Bucharest
Within 1 km of the French embassy in Bucharest there are 25 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Bucharest?
The French embassy in Bucharest is at Strada Biserica Amzei 13-15, 010392 București.
What are the opening hours of the French Embassy in Bucharest?
The French embassy in Bucharest is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–13:00.
Is the French Embassy in Bucharest open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the French embassy in Bucharest do not include Saturday.
When is the French Embassy in Bucharest closed?
The French embassy in Bucharest closes on Romania’s public holidays, the next being St. Andrew's Day (Sfântul Andrei) on Monday 30 November 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Romanian citizens need a visa for France?
Romanian 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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