French Embassy in Damascus
Embassy 
France Damascus, Syria
- Address
- Rue Ata-al-Ayyoubi - Al Afif, BP 769, Damas, Damascus
- Phone
- +963 11 339 02 00
- Website
- sy.ambafrance.org
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 2 September 2026
France’s embassy to Syria is in Damascus, the capital of Syria, at Rue Ata-al-Ayyoubi - Al Afif, BP 769, Damas, Damascus. France requires Syrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Syria
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Liberation Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for Syrian citizens
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France requires Syrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for France.
Other missions nearby
France’s other missions in Syria
The French embassy in Damascus is the only mission of France in Syria on record. Syria in turn has 2 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Damascus
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Damascus.
Address and contact
Address: Rue Ata-al-Ayyoubi - Al Afif, BP 769, Damas, Damascus. The record for the French embassy in Damascus includes a phone number and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Syria
French citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
When the French embassy in Damascus is closed
The next closures of the French embassy in Damascus for public holidays in Syria are Liberation Day on Tuesday 8 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Damascus
Current procedures for the French embassy in Damascus, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Damascus
Within 1 km of the French embassy in Damascus there are 26 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Damascus?
The French embassy in Damascus is at Rue Ata-al-Ayyoubi - Al Afif, BP 769, Damas, Damascus.
When is the French Embassy in Damascus closed?
The French embassy in Damascus closes on Syria’s public holidays, the next being Liberation Day on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Syrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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