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French Embassy & Consulates in Canada

  • 1 embassy
  • 5 consulates general

In Canada, France has an embassy in Ottawa and 5 consulates general in Moncton, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Québec. France admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Map: France’s 6 missions in Canada

Map: France’s 6 missions in Canada

French Embassy in Ottawa

France has its embassy in Ottawa, the capital; the address on record is Sussex Drive 42, Ottawa. The head of mission on record is Hélène Claire Juliette Defromont ÉP Farnaud. Its phone number and website are on its page.

French consulates in Canada

  • Consulate General of France in Moncton

    Consulate General · Moncton

    777 Main Street, Suite 800, Moncton E1C 1E9

  • Consulate General of France in Montreal

    Consulate General · Montreal

    Avenue McGill College 1501, H3A 3M8 Montréal

  • Consulate General of France in Toronto

    Consulate General · Toronto

    2 Bloor Street East, Suite 2200, Toronto M4W 1A8

  • Consulate General of France in Vancouver

    Consulate General · Vancouver

    West Pender Street 1130, V6E 4A4 Vancouver

    Today 09:00–12:50
  • Consulate General of France in Québec

    Consulate General · Québec

    Grande Allée Est 500, G1R 2J7 Québec

France also has 5 consulates general in Moncton, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Québec; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.

France visa for Canadian citizens

CanadaFrance Visa-free, 90 days France visa for citizens of Canada

FranceCanada Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Canada visa for citizens of France

France admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Canada’s missions in France

Missions of Canada in France (6)

In return, Canada has 6 missions in France, including its embassy in Paris.

Good to know

France in Canada

Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; 6 of them are in Canada.

Travel to Canada for French citizens

Before flying to Canada, French citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. In Canada, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.

When French missions in Canada are closed

French missions in Canada close on Canada’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the French embassy in Canada?

The French embassy is in Ottawa, at Sussex Drive 42, Ottawa.

Does France have consulates in Canada?

Yes, France has 5 consulates general in Moncton, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Québec.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for France?

Canadian citizens can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.

Do French citizens need a visa for Canada?

French citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.

Does Canada have an embassy in France?

Yes, Canada has its embassy in Paris, along with 5 other missions in France.