French Embassy in Moscow
Embassy 
France Moscow, Russia
- Address
- 45 Bolchaïa Iakimanka, 119049 Moscou, Moscow
- Phone
- +7 495 9371500
- Website
- ru.ambafrance.org
- Fax
- +7 495 9371430
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 3 July 2026
France’s embassy to Russia is in Moscow, the capital of Russia, at 45 Bolchaïa Iakimanka, 119049 Moscou, Moscow. Within 1 km there are 25 other foreign missions.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Russia
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New Year's Day
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New Year holiday
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for Russian citizens
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France requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Whether the French embassy in Moscow 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 | 111,128 | 99,517 | 9,528 | 8.7% | 37.5% |
| 2024 | 134,885 | 123,890 | 9,486 | 7.1% | 32.6% |
| 2025 | 167,549 | 156,547 | 5,634 | 3.5% | 14.0% |
2025 figures: 167,549 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Moscow, and 156,547 visas were issued. 5,634 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 3.5%. The refusal rate fell by 3.6 points from 7.1% in 2024. Applications rose by 24% compared with 2024 (134,885).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 3.5% (2025) to 8.7% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Russia, 6.4% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 26 Schengen states represented here.
14.0% 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 Russia.
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
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France’s other missions in Russia
- Consulate General of France in Saint Petersburg
12, perspective Nevsky, 191186 Saint-Pétersbourg, Saint Petersburg
- Consulate General of France in Rostov-on-Don
переулок Журавлёва 37, Ростов-на-Дону
- Consulate General of France in Yekaterinburg
22 rue Karl Liebknecht, 620075 Ekaterinbourg, Yekaterinburg
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All missions of France in Russia (5)
The French embassy in Moscow is one of 5 missions of France in Russia. Consulates: Saint Petersburg, Rostov-on-Don and Yekaterinburg. Russia in turn has 9 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Moscow
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Moscow.
Address and contact
Address: 45 Bolchaïa Iakimanka, 119049 Moscou, Moscow. The record for the French embassy in Moscow includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Russia
Russia requires a visa from French citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
When the French embassy in Moscow is closed
The French embassy in Moscow closes on Russia’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and New Year holiday on Saturday 2 January 2027, and usually on holidays of France such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Moscow
Current procedures for the French embassy in Moscow, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Moscow
The French embassy in Moscow has 25 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Moscow?
The French embassy in Moscow is at 45 Bolchaïa Iakimanka, 119049 Moscou, Moscow.
When is the French Embassy in Moscow closed?
The French embassy in Moscow closes on Russia’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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