French Embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City
Embassy 
France Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, United Arab Emirates
- Address
- Etihad Tower - Office Tower n°3 - Corniche West, Abu Dhabi
- Phone
- +971 2 813 10 00
- Website
- ae.ambafrance.org
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 12 July 2023
The French embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City stands at Etihad Tower - Office Tower n°3 - Corniche West, Abu Dhabi, in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Within 1 km there are 3 other foreign missions.
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 Emirati citizens
United Arab EmiratesFrance Visa-free, 90 days France visa for citizens of the United Arab Emirates
FranceUnited Arab Emirates Visa-free, 90 days United Arab Emirates visa for citizens of France
No visa is needed by Emirati citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24,590 | 19,735 | 4,758 | 19.4% | 29.6% |
| 2024 | 28,778 | 23,093 | 5,399 | 18.9% | 32.6% |
| 2025 | 28,160 | 23,364 | 4,702 | 16.7% | 53.4% |
2025 figures: 28,160 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, and 23,364 visas were issued. 4,702 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 16.7%. The refusal rate fell by 2.2 points from 18.9% in 2024. The number of applications was almost unchanged (28,778 in 2024).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 16.7% (2025) to 19.4% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in the United Arab Emirates, 24.2% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 4th largest number of applications of the 27 Schengen states represented here.
53.4% 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 the United Arab Emirates.
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 Norway in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands CityEtihad Towers 3, West Corniche, Abu Dhabi
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Embassy of Estonia in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands CityEtihad Tower - Office Tower n°3 - Corniche West, Abu Dhabi
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Embassy of Luxembourg in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands CityCorniche Road, أبو ظبي
All embassies and consulates in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City (74)
France’s other missions in the United Arab Emirates
Besides the French embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, France has 1 other mission in the United Arab Emirates. Consulates: Dubai City. The United Arab Emirates in turn has an embassy in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City.
Address and contact
Address: Etihad Tower - Office Tower n°3 - Corniche West, Abu Dhabi. The record for the French embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City includes a phone number and an official website.
French citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates admits French citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Before visiting the French embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City
Current procedures for the French embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City
Within 1 km of the French embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City there are 3 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City?
The French embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City is at Etihad Tower - Office Tower n°3 - Corniche West, Abu Dhabi.
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for France?
No visa is needed by Emirati citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.
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