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Embassy of France in Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Embassy of France in Abu Dhabi, UAE, located at Etihad Tower, Office Tower 3, 22nd Floor, Corniche Road West. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of France, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Etihad Tower, Office Tower 3, 22nd Floor, Corniche Road West
    PO Box 4014
    Abu Dhabi
    United Arab Emirates

  • Telephone

    +971 2 813 1000

  • Fax

    +971 (0) 443 41 58

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Monday to Friday: By appointment only

Location Map

Located at Etihad Tower, Office Tower 3, 22nd Floor, Corniche Road West, the embassy is near key landmarks like Emirates Palace and Qasr Al Watan. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of France in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Islamic New Year / Muharram: June 17 Flag of United Arab Emirates
  • Bastille Day: July 14 Flag of France
  • Mawlid (The Prophet's Birthday): August 26 Flag of United Arab Emirates
  • All Saints' Day: November 1 Flag of France

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of France in Abu Dhabi, UAE:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths

Visa Requirements

If you hold an Emirati passport, you do not need a visa to enter France.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to France without a visa. The most common types of France visas are the following.

  • Short stay visas
    • Airport transit visa
    • Business visa
    • Tourist visa
    • Visitor visa
    • Study visa
  • Long stay visas
    • Family visa
    • Work visa
    • Study visa
    • Working holiday visa

Head of Mission

Nicolas Niemtchinow, Ambassador

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in United Arab Emirates

Besides Embassy of France in Abu Dhabi, UAE, France also has 1 representation in the following city of United Arab Emirates:

  • Dubai (Consulate General)

View All Diplomatic Missions of France in United Arab Emirates

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of France in neighboring countries or regions of United Arab Emirates.

See also

United Arab Emirates in France

United Arab Emirates has representation in the following city:

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This page was last edited on 14 May 2025 at 11:18 AM (EST).

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