French Consulate General in Jeddah
Consulate General 
France Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Address
- 6868 Al Aman – Al Hamra district, 23324 Djeddah
- Website
- sa.diplomatie.gouv.fr
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 22 February 2022
At 6868 Al Aman – Al Hamra district, 23324 Djeddah, the French consulate general in Jeddah serves French citizens and visitors; France’s embassy is in Riyadh, about 839 km away. Saudi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
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 Saudi citizens
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Saudi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for France.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59,074 | 53,145 | 5,387 | 9.2% | 86.7% |
| 2024 | 80,097 | 74,015 | 5,640 | 7.1% | 93.1% |
| 2025 | 88,206 | 83,171 | 4,916 | 5.6% | 93.2% |
France’s visa offices in Saudi Arabia, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | 146,125 | 2.7% |
| Jeddah (this office) | 88,206 | 5.6% |
2025 figures: 88,206 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s consulate general in Jeddah, and 83,171 visas were issued. 4,916 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 5.6%. That is barely different from 2024 (7.1%). Applications rose by 10% compared with 2024 (80,097).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 5.6% (2025) to 9.2% (2023).
France issues Schengen visas at 2 locations in Saudi Arabia; this office handled 38% of their 234,331 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Riyadh 2.7%, which makes Jeddah the highest of the group. Each office serves the applicants who live in its own consular district, so the rates also reflect who applies where, not only how strictly files are assessed.
Across all Schengen consulates in Saudi Arabia, 5.2% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the largest number of applications of the 20 Schengen states represented here.
93.2% 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 Saudi Arabia.
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
France’s other missions in Saudi Arabia
All missions of France in Saudi Arabia (3)
The French embassy is in Riyadh, about 839 km away. The French consulate general in Jeddah is one of 3 missions of France in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia in turn has 2 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French consulate general in Jeddah
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of France in Jeddah. Career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Address and contact
Address: 6868 Al Aman – Al Hamra district, 23324 Djeddah. The record for the French consulate general in Jeddah includes a phone number and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
French citizens receive their visa for Saudi Arabia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Before visiting the French consulate general in Jeddah
Current procedures for the French consulate general in Jeddah, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French consulate general in Jeddah
The French consulate general in Jeddah has 2 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Consulate General in Jeddah?
The French consulate general in Jeddah is at 6868 Al Aman – Al Hamra district, 23324 Djeddah.
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for France?
Saudi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Where is the French embassy in Saudi Arabia?
The French embassy is in Riyadh, about 839 km from the French consulate general in Jeddah.
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