As France’s diplomatic representation in Croatia, the Embassy of France in Zagreb handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Ulica grada Vukovara 284 /Almeria, 6. kat, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia |
| Telephone | +385 1 4893 600 |
| Fax | +385 1 4893 660 |
| diplo@ambafrance-hr.org | |
| Website | hr.diplomatie.gouv.fr |
| Head of Mission | Claudia Scherer-Effosse, Ambassador |
| National Day | 14 July (Anniversary of the 1789 Revolution) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
Hours shown: visitor hours, according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026). Telephone hours: France Consulaire (passports, ID cards, civil status – not visas) Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00 Paris time on +385 1 7776 359. The website (updated March 2026) gives the address as Almeria Centar, Ulica grada Vukovara 284b (tram lines 2, 3 and 13 stop outside) and names Fabien Fieschi as ambassador. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The office is located in the business district east of the centre.
The embassy and its network in Croatia
Claudia Scherer-Effosse heads the embassy as ambassador. According to the Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, the two countries established diplomatic relations on 24 April 1992. Two honorary consulates – in Dubrovnik and Split – support French citizens.
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.
Other consulates and embassies in Croatia
88 other countries are represented in Croatia, among them: Georgia (embassy), Germany (embassy), Greece (embassy), Holy See (apostolic nunciature), Hungary (embassy), Iceland (honorary), India (embassy), Indonesia (embassy), Iran (embassy), Iraq (embassy), Ireland (embassy), Israel (embassy), Italy (embassy), Jamaica (honorary), Japan (embassy), Jordan (honorary), Kazakhstan (embassy), Kosovo (embassy), Latvia (honorary), South Korea (embassy). The full list of all 89 missions is on the overview page for Croatia.
Closing days
Like most offices in Croatia, the embassy closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, the Assumption (15 August), All Saints’ Day, Remembrance Day (18 November), Christmas and St Stephen’s Day. The French national day, 14 July, normally means a closure too.
Emergency assistance
In Croatia, the emergency number is 112 (police 192, ambulance 194). Croatian citizens who need help in France can contact the Croatian Embassy in Paris or the Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Zagreb on +385 1 4569 964.
Diplomatic missions of France in Croatia
France in Croatia
Measured in a straight line from Zagreb, the nearest other French office is the Honorary Consulate in Split (about 260 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Zagreb.
- Zagreb – Embassy of France (this page)
- Dubrovnik (390 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Split (260 km) – Honorary Consulate
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Details checked on 14 October 2026. Sources: official website of the embassy (checked October 2026), Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs – directory of foreign embassies and consulates in Croatia (October 2026), hr.diplomatie.gouv.fr. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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