France

Embassies and consulates in France

embassies in Paris

France hosts 770 foreign missions from 175 countries: 161 embassies, 196 consulates, 382 honorary consulates and 31 other offices. All 161 embassies are in the capital, Paris. Consulates are also found in Lyon, Marseille and Strasbourg.

Europe EU member Schengen area

France

Capital
Paris
Population
68,720,337
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Calling code
+33
Languages
French, Arpitan, Breton
  • 770missions
  • 161embassies
  • 196consulates
  • 382honorary consulates
Visa-free: 123 destinations#6 in the world

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All missions in France

Other cities in France

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Outside Paris, missions are found in Lyon (82), Marseille (70), Strasbourg (60), Bordeaux (57), Toulouse (35), Nice (29), Lille (29) and Nantes (23), among other towns; most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.

By country

  1. Germany 24
  2. Belgium 20
  3. Algeria 19
  4. Spain 19
  5. Portugal 18
  6. Sweden 17
  7. Brazil 15
  8. Senegal 15
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Visa rules for France

How the world’s passports enter France198 in total

  • Visa-free93
  • Visa required105

France visa guide · 19 visa types

Visa rules

France belongs to the European Union and the Schengen area. Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for France. As a Schengen state, France counts every short stay towards the shared limit of 90 days in any 180.

Visa statistics

US visas issued to citizens of France

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)10,5039,576
Student (F, M)7,8507,509
Exchange (J)12,48811,475
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)15,00815,536
Transit and crew (C, D)4,5414,045
Diplomatic and official (A, G)2,9212,667
Fiancé(e) (K)165124
Other21
Total53,47850,933
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)8.5%9.7%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 50,933 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of France, the 29th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Work and treaty visas (H, L, O, E and others) made up 31%, exchange visitor visas 23% and visitor visas 19%. That is 5% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (53,478).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of France received 18,201, about as many as in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 9.7% for citizens of France in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 8.5%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of France

France’s own missions abroad

France’s embassies abroad (386)

France itself has 386 missions abroad, in 176 countries. Its largest networks are in the United Kingdom (23), Germany (19), the United States (14), Belgium (11) and Spain (10).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in France

  • Armistice Day

    Wednesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

  • Easter Monday

    Monday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

All 161 embassies are in the capital, Paris. Germany has the most missions in France, 24, followed by Belgium (20), Algeria (19), Spain (19) and Portugal (18).

Travel advice for France

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to France: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026).

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in France?

Germany, with 24 missions, followed by Belgium (20).

Do I need a visa for France?

Of 198 passports, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for France; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in France closed?

On France’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Is France in the Schengen area?

Yes. France is part of the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa is valid there.