French Embassy in Madrid
Embassy 
France Madrid, Spain
- Address
- Calle de Salustiano Olózaga 9, 28001 Madrid
- Phone
- +34 91 423 89 00
- Website
- es.ambafrance.org
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 5 November 2024
The French embassy in Madrid stands at Calle de Salustiano Olózaga 9, 28001 Madrid, in Madrid, the capital of Spain. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–19:00. Within 1 km there are 21 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the French embassy in Madrid
| Monday | 09:00–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–19:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–19:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–19:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–19:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Spain
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Constitution Day
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Immaculate Conception
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
The French embassy in Madrid is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–19:00.
France visa for Spanish citizens
SpainFrance Visa-free France visa for citizens of Spain
FranceSpain Visa-free Spain visa for citizens of France
Free movement applies: Spanish citizens enter France with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 107 | 96 | 5 | 5.0% | 1.0% |
| 2024 | 229 | 196 | 26 | 11.7% | 4.1% |
| 2025 | 69 | 67 | 3 | 4.3% | 10.4% |
2025 figures: 69 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Madrid, and 67 visas were issued. 3 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 4.3%. The refusal rate fell by 7.4 points from 11.7% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 70% compared with 2024 (229).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 4.3% (2025) to 11.7% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Spain, 13.1% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 13 Schengen states represented here.
10.4% 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 Spain.
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 Andorra in MadridCalle de Alcalá 73, 28009 Madrid
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Embassy of Macau in MadridCalle de Villanueva 12, 28001 Madrid
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Embassy of Montenegro in MadridCalle de Alcalá 89, 28009 Madrid
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Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in MadridCalle de Lagasca 20, Madrid
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Embassy of Norway in MadridCalle de Serrano 26, 28001 Madrid
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Embassy of Denmark in MadridCalle de Serrano 26, 28001 Madrid
France’s other missions in Spain
- Consulate General of France in Seville
Plaza de Santa Cruz, 1, Sevilla
- Consulate General of France in Madrid
Calle del Marqués de la Ensenada 10, 28004 Madrid
- Consulate General of France in Bilbao
Edificio Albia II – planta 10 Calle San Vicente, 8, 48001 Bilbao
- Consulate General of France in Barcelona
Ronda Universitat 22 bis, 08007 Barcelona
- Honorary Consulate of France in Málaga
Calle Salvago 2, 29008 Málaga
- Honorary Consulate of France in Zaragoza
Calle de Josefa Amar y Borbón 5,7, 50001 Zaragoza
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- Honorary Consulate of France in Valladolid
Plaza del Poniente 5, 47001 Valladolid
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All missions of France in Spain (10)
Besides the French embassy in Madrid, France has 9 other missions in Spain. Consulates: Seville, Madrid, Bilbao and Barcelona. Honorary consulates: Málaga, Zaragoza, Vigo, Valladolid and A Coruña. Spain in turn has 19 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Madrid
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Madrid.
Address and contact
Address: Calle de Salustiano Olózaga 9, 28001 Madrid. The record for the French embassy in Madrid includes a phone number and an official website.
When the French embassy in Madrid is closed
The next closures of the French embassy in Madrid for public holidays in Spain are Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) on Sunday 6 December 2026 and Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción) on Tuesday 8 December 2026; it may also close for Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Madrid
Current procedures for the French embassy in Madrid, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Madrid
The French embassy in Madrid has 21 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Madrid?
The French embassy in Madrid is at Calle de Salustiano Olózaga 9, 28001 Madrid.
What are the opening hours of the French Embassy in Madrid?
The French embassy in Madrid is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–19:00.
Is the French Embassy in Madrid open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the French embassy in Madrid do not include Saturday.
When is the French Embassy in Madrid closed?
The French embassy in Madrid closes on Spain’s public holidays, the next being Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) on Sunday 6 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for France?
Free movement applies: Spanish citizens enter France with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.
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