French Consulate General in Montreal
Consulate General 
France Montreal, Canada
- Address
- Avenue McGill College 1501, H3A 3M8 Montréal
- Phone
- +1 514 878 4385
- Website
- montreal.consulfrance.org
- Fax
- +1 514 878 3981
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Global Affairs Canada protocol list · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 8 December 2021
The French consulate general in Montreal is at Avenue McGill College 1501, H3A 3M8 Montréal; France’s embassy is in Ottawa, about 166 km away. No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Canada
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
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
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11,260 | 9,773 | 943 | 8.8% | 8.0% |
| 2024 | 14,520 | 13,834 | 1,111 | 7.4% | 8.6% |
| 2025 | 14,274 | 12,482 | 1,288 | 9.4% | 17.8% |
2025 figures: 14,274 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s consulate general in Montreal, and 12,482 visas were issued. 1,288 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 9.4%. The refusal rate rose by 1.9 points from 7.4% in 2024. The number of applications was almost unchanged (14,520 in 2024).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 7.4% (2024) to 9.4% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Canada, 9.0% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the largest number of applications of the 23 Schengen states represented here.
17.8% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Canada.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Consulate General of Spain in Montreal1200 McGill College Avenue, Suite 2025, Montréal H3B 4G7
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Consulate General of the United Kingdom in MontrealAvenue McGill College 2000, H3A 3H3 Montreal
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Honorary Consulate of Czech Republic in MontrealBoulevard Robert-Bourassa 2020, H3A 2A5 Montréal
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Consulate General of Japan in MontrealPlace Ville Marie 1, Montréal
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Consulate General of Belgium in MontrealRue Sherbrooke Ouest 1000, H3A 3G4 Montréal
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Consulate of Turkey in MontrealRue Sherbrooke Ouest 1000, H3A 3G4 Montréal
France’s other missions in Canada
- Embassy of France in Ottawa
Sussex Drive 42, Ottawa
- Consulate General of France in Moncton
777 Main Street, Suite 800, Moncton E1C 1E9
- Consulate General of France in Toronto
2 Bloor Street East, Suite 2200, Toronto M4W 1A8
- Consulate General of France in Vancouver
West Pender Street 1130, V6E 4A4 Vancouver
- Consulate General of France in Québec
Grande Allée Est 500, G1R 2J7 Québec
All missions of France in Canada (6)
The French embassy is in Ottawa, about 166 km away. The French consulate general in Montreal is one of 6 missions of France in Canada. Consulates: Moncton, Toronto, Vancouver and Québec. Canada in turn has 6 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French consulate general in Montreal
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of France in Montreal. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Address and contact
Address: Avenue McGill College 1501, H3A 3M8 Montréal. The record for the French consulate general in Montreal includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
French citizens travelling to 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.
When the French consulate general in Montreal is closed
Expect the French consulate general in Montreal to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and often on Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, a holiday in France.
Before visiting the French consulate general in Montreal
Current procedures for the French consulate general in Montreal, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French consulate general in Montreal
The French consulate general in Montreal has 15 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Consulate General in Montreal?
The French consulate general in Montreal is at Avenue McGill College 1501, H3A 3M8 Montréal.
When is the French Consulate General in Montreal closed?
The French consulate general in Montreal closes on Canada’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for France?
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.
Where is the French embassy in Canada?
The French embassy is in Ottawa, about 166 km from the French consulate general in Montreal.
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