Embassy of France in Prague, Czech Republic
Embassy of France in Prague, Czech Republic, located at Palais Buquoy, Velkopřevorské náměstí 2. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of France, or find information about the address, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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Embassy Address
Palais Buquoy, Velkopřevorské náměstí 2
118 01 Prague 1
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Emergency Contacts
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Office Hours
Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PMThursday 9:00 AM–12:30 PMFriday 9:00 AM–12:30 PMSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 9:00 AM–12:30 PMTuesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PMStatus: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 12:30 PM
🕒 Current time in Prague: 11:18 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
Location Map
Located at Palais Buquoy, Velkopřevorské náměstí 2, the embassy is near key landmarks like Charles Bridge and Prague Castle. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
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.
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Saints Cyril and Methodius Day:
July 5
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Jan Hus Day:
July 6
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Bastille Day:
July 14
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St. Wenceslas Day / Statehood Day:
September 28
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of France in Prague, Czech Republic:
- 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 Czech passport, you do not need a visa to enter France.
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.
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Short stay visas
- Airport transit visa
- Business visa
- Tourist visa
- Visitor visa
- Study visa
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Long stay visas
- Family visa
- Work visa
- Study visa
- Working holiday visa
Head of Mission
Stéphane Crouzat, Ambassador
Related: List of ambassadors of France to Czech Republic
Online Resources
Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of France in neighboring countries or regions of Czech Republic.
- Budapest, Hungary (Embassy)
- Szeged, Hungary (Honorary Consul)
- Warsaw, Poland (Embassy)
- Kraków, Poland (Consulate General)
- Wroclaw, Poland (Honorary Consul)
- Katowice, Poland (Honorary Consul)
- Gdansk, Poland (Honorary Consul)
- Lodz, Poland (Honorary Consul)
- Poznan, Poland (Honorary Consul)
- Szczecin, Poland (Honorary Consul)
- Bratislava, Slovakia (Embassy)
Czech Republic in France
Czech Republic has 10 representations in the following cities:
Nearby Landmarks
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Charles Bridge
(0.37 km away)
Karlův most, 110 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic
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Prague Castle
(0.67 km away)
Hradčany, 119 08 Prague 1, Czech Republic
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St. Vitus Cathedral
(0.69 km away)
Prague Castle, 119 08 Prague 1, Czech Republic
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Jewish Quarter (Josefov)
(0.75 km away)
Josefov, 110 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic
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Petřín Hill and Observation Tower
(0.85 km away)
Petřínské sady, 118 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic
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Dancing House
(1.29 km away)
Jiráskovo náměstí 6, 120 00 Prague 2, Czech Republic
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