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Embassy of France in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Embassy of France in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located at Diplomatic Quarter. 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

    Diplomatic Quarter
    PO Box 94367
    Riyadh 11693
    Saudi Arabia

  • Telephone

    +966 11 434 4100

  • Fax

    +966 11 434 4179

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 7:45 AM–3:30 PM
    Thursday 7:45 AM–3:30 PM
    Friday Closed
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday 7:45 AM–3:30 PM
    Monday 7:45 AM–3:30 PM
    Tuesday 7:45 AM–3:30 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 3:30 PM

    🕒 Current time in Riyadh: 12:15 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at Diplomatic Quarter, the embassy provides easy access to nearby areas. Use the map below for detailed directions and points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of France in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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.

  • Bastille Day: July 14 Flag of France
  • National Day: September 23 Flag of Saudi Arabia
  • All Saints' Day: November 1 Flag of France
  • Armistice Day: November 11 Flag of France

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of France in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:

  • 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 Saudi 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

Mr. Ludovic Pouille, Ambassador

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in Saudi Arabia

Besides Embassy of France in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, France also has 1 representation in the following city of Saudi Arabia:


View All Diplomatic Missions of France in Saudi Arabia

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

Saudi Arabia in France

Saudi Arabia has representation in the following city:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Sky Bridge at Kingdom Tower (5.58 km away)

    Kingdom Centre, King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12214, Saudi Arabia

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  • Kingdom Centre Tower (5.64 km away)

    King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12214, Saudi Arabia

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  • Al Faisaliyah Center (5.78 km away)

    King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12212, Saudi Arabia

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  • At-Turaif World Heritage Site (7.67 km away)

    Ad Diriyah, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

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  • Riyadh Zoo (11.09 km away)

    Al Malaz, Riyadh 12832, Saudi Arabia

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  • National Museum of Saudi Arabia (9.29 km away)

    King Abdulaziz Historical Center, Al Murabba, Riyadh 12631, Saudi Arabia

    Get Directions

Nearby Airports

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