Iraq - Consulate of France in Karbala

You are a Iraqi citizen or you are from France and are looking for information on the consulate of France in Karbala situated in Iraq. A consulate in Karbala could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of France. It all depends on the importance of Karbala and Iraq in the relationships with the government of France.

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Sorry there is no consulate of France in Karbala !

However, France could have more than one consulate in Iraq besides Karbala.

When France has more consulates located in Iraq ouside of Karbala you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of France in Iraq of which you will find details also below.

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The difference between consulates found in Karbala are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of France in Iraq besides Karbala

French Consulate General in Erbil, Iraq 33 Salaheddin Street Erbil Iraq
Email: consulat.erbil-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr - Tel: (+964) 66. 257.35.83 - Website:

French Honorary Consulate in Nasiriyah, Iraq - Nasiriyah - Iraq
Email: a.alkenzawi@ur-architecture.com - Tel: (+964) 780 634 5720 - Website:

Or the embassy of France in Iraq

French Embassy in Bagdad, Iraq Quartier Abu Nawas Emplacement 102 - Road 55 - House 7 Bagdad Iraq
Email: - Tel: (+964) 718 19 96 / 7 - Website: www.ambafrance-iq.org

Consulate Appointment in Karbala

Most consulates in Karbala need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of France in Karbala first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Karbala do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Iraq or France.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Karbala please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.