Embassy of France in Kuwait City
If you are living or residing in Kuwait City and planning a trip to France, you may want to know
the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of France in Kuwait City.
This information is for:
- Kuwaiti passport holders living in Kuwait City
- French passports traveling/working or living in Kuwait City
- Foreign passports currently residing in Kuwait City
Embassy Information
| Address: | Tour Al Hamra, 40Ème Étage, Rue Al Shuhada, Sharq, Bloc 8 |
| Phone: | + 965 22058900 |
| Fax: | |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Website: | kw.ambafrance.org |
| Office hours: | |
| Current time in Kuwait City | 06:46 AM Sunday, July 19 2026-07-19 (GMT +0300) |
| Current time in France | 17:46 PM Saturday, July 18 2026-07-18 (GMT -1000) |
The following services may be available at the Embassy:
- Issuance/renewal of passports
- Document notarization
- Issuing visas to France
- Offering assistance in case of emergencies for French citizens
Fast Facts:
- Distance: The distance between Kuwait City and Paris is 4367.57 km (2713.88 miles). The average travel time is 9 hours 5 minutes.
- Time difference: Kuwait City is 2:00 hours ahead of Paris. When the time is 06:28 on November, Monday 18 in Kuwait City, it is 04:28 on November, Monday 18 in Paris
Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of France in Kuwait City.
Distance from city center
1.62 km ( 1.01 miles)
Nearest airport
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Distance to airport
15.60 kms
Office Hours
| Date | Office hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday (Today, November 17, 2024) | Closed | |
| Monday (November 18, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Tuesday (November 19, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Wednesday (November 20, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Thursday (November 21, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Friday (November 22, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Saturday (November 23, 2024) | Closed |
Frequently asked questions, answered
1. Where is the embassy of France located?
It is located at Tour Al Hamra, 40Ème Étage, Rue Al Shuhada, Sharq, Bloc 8. Coordinates: (47.9932879, 29.3790539).
2. How do I contact the France Embassy in Kuwait City?
You can contact the embassy by phone at: + 965 22058900. The working hours are from Sunday-Thursday: 09:00-13:00 except official holidays in France and Kuwait.
3. Is the embassy open now?
No, it is closed now. The current time in Kuwait City is 06:46.
Do you need a travel visa?
Disclaimers:
This is NOT the official website of the Embassy of France in Kuwait City.
This website is for informational/reference purposes only.
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| Humidity | 76% | |
| Wind | 2.06 km/h | |
| Sunrise | 12:31 PM | |
Useful Information
SITE MAP
1.62 km ( 1.01 miles) from city center
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