Saudi Arabia - Consulate of France in Riyadh

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


Sorry there is no consulate of France in Riyadh !

However, France could have more than one consulate in Saudi Arabia besides Riyadh.

When France has more consulates located in Saudi Arabia ouside of Riyadh you can find them mentioned below.

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


The difference between consulates found in Riyadh 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 Saudi Arabia besides Riyadh

French Consulate in Dammam, Saudi Arabia Dammam Saudi Arabia
Email: - Tel: - Website:

French Consulate General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Quartier Al Hamra rue El Shouara BP 145 Jeddah 21411 Saudi Arabia
Email: contact@consulfrance-djeddah.org - Tel: (+966) (2) 668 15 50 - Website: www.consulfrance-djeddah.org

Or the embassy of France in Saudi Arabia

French Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Quartier diplomatique P.O. Box 94367 Riyadh 11693 Saudi Arabia
Email: admin-francais.riyad-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr admin-etrangers.riyad-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr - Tel: (+966) (1) 43 44 100 - Website: www.ambafrance-sa.org

Consulate Appointment in Riyadh

Most consulates in Riyadh need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of France in Riyadh 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 Riyadh 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 Saudi Arabia or France.

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