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France Embassy and Consulates in Iraq
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
France Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq
Abu Nawas (Emplacement 102, Rue 55, N°7) Bagdad
Phone: + 964 718 1996 /+ 964 718 1997
Working hours: Close now
France Consulate General in Erbil, Iraq
33 Salaheddin Street Erbil Iraq
Phone: +964 66 222 8000
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Iraqi and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, May 24 | 1 day |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 2 days |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 4 days |
| Eid al-Adha holiday | Thursday, May 28 | 5 days |
| Eid al-Adha holiday | Friday, May 29 | 6 days |
| Eid al-Adha holiday | Saturday, May 30 | 1 week |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 31 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Ashura | Friday, June 26 | 1 month |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Iraq?
France currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Iraq including Baghdad and Erbil.
2 - Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for France?
Iraqi citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into France. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of France in Iraq for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Iraq?
The French representative offices in Iraq will be closed in observance of the following Iraqi and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- Whit Sunday (FR) Sun, May 24, 2026 (1 day, 4 hours)
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Time in France vs Iraq
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours behind Baghdad, Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq
19:31PMFriday, May 22, 2026
Paris, France
18:31PMFriday, May 22, 2026