The Embassy of France in Warsaw is France’s diplomatic mission to Poland. French nationals in Poland turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Piękna 1, 00-477 Warsaw, Poland |
| Telephone | +48 22 529 30 00 |
| ambafrance.varsovie@diplomatie.gouv.fr | |
| Website | pl.diplomatie.gouv.fr |
| Head of Mission | Étienne de Montaigne de Poncins, Ambassador |
| National Day | 14 July |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 12:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 12:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 12:30 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 12:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 12:30 |
Hours shown: consular section (by appointment), according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026). Some services by appointment only. Embassy offices: Monday to Friday 08:30–17:00 with a lunch break 13:00–14:00. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Piękna 1, 00-477 Warsaw.
- Consular section (by appointment): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 08:30–12:30; Wednesday 08:30–12:30 and 14:00–17:00, according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026) – by appointment.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
The embassy and its network in Poland
According to the Polish Foreign Ministry, France is represented by Ambassador Étienne de Montaigne de Poncins (credentials presented 29 September 2023). France also has a consulate general in Krakow. Six honorary consulates – in Gdynia, Katowice, Lodz, Poznan, Szczecin (Alliance Fracaise) and Wroclaw – support French citizens outside the capital.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- French passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Depending on where you live, consular matters may also be handled by the consulate general in Krakow.
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the French authorities ask for:
Passport for adults (application abroad)
- Apply in person at the embassy or consulate – most posts require an appointment
- Optional online pre-application (pré-demande) – bring the number or QR code
- Your identity card, if you have one (valid or expired less than 5 years ago)
- Identity photo less than 6 months old that meets the official standards
- Proof of address less than 1 year old
- Without an ID card: a birth certificate less than 3 months old (unless your birthplace’s civil registry is digitised) and, if needed, proof of French nationality
Sources: Service-Public.fr (French government) – passport for adults, application abroad (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes, for most services, according to the official website. Embassy offices: Monday to Friday 08:30–17:00 with a lunch break 13:00–14:00.
Closing days
Like most offices in Poland, the embassy closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Corpus Christi and All Saints’ Day (1 November) as well as on the French national day, 14 July. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, French citizens should call the embassy on +48 22 529 30 00. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. In Poland, the emergency number is 112. Polish citizens who need help in France can contact the Polish Embassy in Paris; the Polish Foreign Ministry’s Odyseusz service lists all Polish consular contacts and lets travellers register their trip.
Diplomatic missions of France in Poland
France in Poland
- Warsaw – Embassy of France (this page)
- Krakow – Consulate General
- Gdynia – Honorary Consulate
- Katowice – Honorary Consulate
- Lodz – Honorary Consulate
- Poznan – Honorary Consulate
- Szczecin (Alliance Fracaise) – Honorary Consulate
- Wroclaw – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of France in Warsaw
What is the address of the French Embassy in Poland?
At Piękna 1, 00-477 Warsaw.
When is the French Embassy in Warsaw open?
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 08:30–12:30; Wednesday 08:30–12:30 and 14:00–17:00 (consular section (by appointment)), according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026). Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of France to Poland?
Étienne de Montaigne de Poncins, who presented credentials on 29 September 2023, according to the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Is the French Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of France is 14 July; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Polish citizens need a visa for France?
No. A valid Polish passport or ID card is enough.
Is there a French consulate outside Warsaw?
Yes: consulate general in Krakow.
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: official website of the embassy (checked October 2026), Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of diplomatic missions in Poland (28 September 2026), Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for France (Odyseusz), pl.diplomatie.gouv.fr. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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