Consulates of France in the United States

The France diplomatic network in the United States consists of 25 offices, ranking among the well-established consular presences. Whether you need passport services, visa applications, or document authentication, this is where you start.

This page lists every France consulate and embassy in the U.S., the 6 main consular procedures available, jurisdiction tips and useful information for French nationals residing in America.

France consulates in the U.S. — office network

Below are all the France diplomatic offices currently operating in the United States. Click any office to see its address, phone, hours and appointment information.

Consular services for French citizens in USA

The France consulates in the U.S. provide the following services to their nationals:

How to find your France consulate

Closest is not always correct. Each France consulate covers a defined jurisdiction — a group of U.S. states officially assigned by the France foreign ministry.

You must use the consulate that covers your state of residence, regardless of physical distance. Check the jurisdiction map on each consulate’s individual page in this directory.

For procedures requiring biometrics, in-person appearance or citizen-specific verifications, this rule is strict. For mail-in services like document authentication or passport renewal, some consulates accept applications from outside their jurisdiction.

Useful info for French citizens in the United States

The French community in the United States is part of the country’s diverse population mosaic. France consulates not only handle paperwork but also provide:

• Emergency assistance for nationals in cases of accidents, arrests or medical emergencies
• Voting facilities for nationals abroad during France elections
• Cultural events and national-day celebrations
• Civil registration of births, marriages and deaths of French nationals occurring in the U.S.
• Document authentication for use in France

France-specific resources:

• French citizens registered in the U.S.: around 200,000 active enrollments.
• France-Visas: official online visa portal for tourists, students, workers and family.
• Consular voting: French citizens can vote in elections from U.S. consulates and via online ballot.