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Embassy of France in Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Embassy of France in Dhaka, Bangladesh, located at Felani Avenue, Baridhara Diplomatic Enclave. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of France, or find information about the address, Contact forms, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Felani Avenue, Baridhara Diplomatic Enclave
    Dhaka 1212
    Bangladesh

  • Telephone

    +880 2 5566 8600

  • Contact Form Information

    Contact the embassy

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
    Friday Closed
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
    Monday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Muharram is on Wednesday (in 7 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Dhaka: 3:24 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at Felani Avenue, Baridhara Diplomatic Enclave, the embassy is near the key landmark Hatirjheel Lake. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of France in Dhaka, Bangladesh

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.

  • Muharram: June 17 Flag of Bangladesh
  • Bastille Day: July 14 Flag of France
  • Milad un-Nabi: August 25 Flag of Bangladesh
  • Durga Puja: October 17 Flag of Bangladesh

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of France in Dhaka, Bangladesh:

  • 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 a Bangladeshi passport, you are required to apply for a paper 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

Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet, Ambassador

Related: List of ambassadors of France to Bangladesh

Online Resources

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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of France in neighboring countries or regions of Bangladesh.

See also

Bangladesh in France

Bangladesh has representation in the following city:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
    (5.45 km away)
    Dhaka
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This page was last edited on 16 May 2026 at 04:11 AM (EST).

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