For French residents and travellers in the Gothenburg area, the Honorary Consulate of France in Gothenburg is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Västra Hamngatan 24, 411 17 Göteborg, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 70 569 75 03 |
| franskakonsulatetgbg@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Robert Hörnquist, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
According to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026), visits are by appointment only. Closed on public holidays. Honorary consuls work part-time – confirm by phone first.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Västra Hamngatan 24, 411 17 Göteborg.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Gothenburg do?
In Gothenburg, French citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. According to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026), the post is held by Robert Hörnquist. The appointment was recognised by Sweden (exequatur) in 2017. Meetings are arranged individually, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry. Questions can be sent in advance: call +46 70 569 75 03 and e-mail franskakonsulatetgbg@gmail.com.
Gothenburg is in Västra Götaland County. The embassy in Stockholm is roughly 395 km away.
Which French office issues passports and visas?
Applications for French passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the French Embassy in Stockholm.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is normally closed on Swedish public holidays. The French national day, 14 July, normally means a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and Midsummer.
French missions in Sweden
- Stockholm – Embassy of France
- Gothenburg – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Luleå – Honorary Consulate
- Malmö – Honorary Consulate
- Umeå – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the French honorary consul in Gothenburg
Where do I renew my French passport if I live near Gothenburg?
French passports are issued through the French Embassy in Stockholm, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Gothenburg honorary office of France?
By phone on +46 70 569 75 03 or by e-mail to franskakonsulatetgbg@gmail.com.
Who runs the French honorary office in Gothenburg?
Robert Hörnquist, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Do I need a visa for France with a Swedish passport?
No. A valid Swedish passport or national ID card is enough.
Since when has Robert Hörnquist been honorary consul?
The Swedish exequatur was granted in 2017, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – List of Honorary Consuls in Sweden (9 October 2026), Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – travel information for France (Sweden Abroad). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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