French Consulate General in Geneva
Consulate General 
France Geneva, Switzerland
- Address
- Cours des Bastions 2, 1205 Genève
- Phone
- +41 22 319 00 00
- Website
- geneve.consulfrance.org
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 17 March 2026
At Cours des Bastions 2, 1205 Genève, the French consulate general in Geneva serves French citizens and visitors; France’s embassy is in Bern, about 131 km away. Swiss 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.
Opening hours of the French consulate general in Geneva
| Monday | 08:30–12:0013:00–16:30 break 12:00–13:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–12:0013:00–16:30 break 12:00–13:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–12:0013:00–16:30 break 12:00–13:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30–12:0013:00–16:30 break 12:00–13:00 |
| Friday | 08:30–12:0013:00–16:30 break 12:00–13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Switzerland
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
The French consulate general in Geneva is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30 with a midday break.
France visa for Swiss citizens
SwitzerlandFrance Visa-free France visa for citizens of Switzerland
FranceSwitzerland Visa-free Switzerland visa for citizens of France
Swiss 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 | 37 | 32 | 1 | 2.9% | 9.4% |
| 2024 | 34 | 28 | 1 | 3.4% | 46.4% |
| 2025 | 67 | 52 | 10 | 16.1% | 48.1% |
2025 figures: 67 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s consulate general in Geneva, and 52 visas were issued. 10 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 16.1%. The refusal rate rose by 12.7 points from 3.4% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 97% compared with 2024 (34).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 2.9% (2023) to 16.1% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Switzerland, 12.5% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the largest number of applications of the 9 Schengen states represented here.
48.1% 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 Switzerland.
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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Honorary Consulate of Sweden in GenevaRue Jacques-Balmat 5, 1204 Genève
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Consulate General of Italy in GenevaRue Charles-Galland 14, 1206 Genève
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Consulate of Estonia in GenevaAvenue Léon-Gaud 5, 1206 Genève
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Consulate General of Peru in GenevaRue des Pierres-du-Niton 17, 1207 Genève
France’s other missions in Switzerland
- Embassy of France in Bern
Schosshaldenstrasse 46, 3006 Bern
- Consulate General of France in Zurich
Signaustrasse 1, 8008 Zürich
- Mission of France in Geneva (1)
Route de Pregny 36, 1292 Chambésy
- Mission of France in Geneva (2)
Route de Pregny 36, 1292 Chambésy
All missions of France in Switzerland (5)
For matters it cannot handle, the French embassy in Bern (131 km) is responsible. The French consulate general in Geneva is one of 5 missions of France in Switzerland. Consulates: Zurich. Switzerland in turn has 13 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French consulate general in Geneva
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of France in Geneva. Career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Address and contact
Address: Cours des Bastions 2, 1205 Genève. The record for the French consulate general in Geneva includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
When the French consulate general in Geneva is closed
Expect the French consulate general in Geneva to be shut on Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Neujahr) on Friday 1 January 2027, and often on Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, a holiday in France.
Before visiting the French consulate general in Geneva
Current procedures for the French consulate general in Geneva, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French consulate general in Geneva
The French consulate general in Geneva has 5 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Consulate General in Geneva?
The French consulate general in Geneva is at Cours des Bastions 2, 1205 Genève.
What are the opening hours of the French Consulate General in Geneva?
The French consulate general in Geneva is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30 with a midday break.
Is the French Consulate General in Geneva open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the French consulate general in Geneva do not include Saturday.
When is the French Consulate General in Geneva closed?
The French consulate general in Geneva closes on Switzerland’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for France?
Swiss 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.
Where is the French embassy in Switzerland?
The French embassy is in Bern, about 131 km from the French consulate general in Geneva.
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