Contact - ECHR
Contact Information
How to send applications
We would draw your attention to the fact that applications to the Court and all documents relating to the application must be sent by post, even if they have been faxed beforehand.
Please bear in mind that any documents or questions relating to applications must also be sent to the Court by post.
Contacting the Court
Electronic forms are now available online for questions about the Court and how it works.
Please note that the Court cannot give legal advice under any circumstances.
Access to the Court
European Court of Human Rights
Council of Europe
67075 Strasbourg Cedex
FRANCE
Tel : +33 (0)3 88 41 20 18
Fax : +33 (0)3 88 41 27 30
+33 (0)3 90 21 43 10
Public and other holidays
In 2023 the Registry of the ECHR will be closed on:
Wednesday 1 November
From Thursday 21 December (afternoon) to Friday 29 December
In 2024 the Registry of the ECHR will be closed on:
Monday 1 January
Friday 29 March
Monday 1 April
Wednesday 1 May
Wednesday 8 May
Thursday 9 May
Friday 10 May
Monday 20 May
Thursday 15 August
Friday 1 November
Monday 11 November
From Tuesday 24 December(afternoon) to Tuesday 31 December