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German Embassy & Consulates in France

  • 1 embassy
  • 4 consulates general
  • 18 honorary consulates

Germany is represented in France by 24 missions: an embassy in Paris, 4 consulates general in Strasbourg, Marseille, Lyon and Bordeaux, 18 honorary consulates and 1 other office. French citizens and German citizens move freely between the two countries.

Map: Germany’s 24 missions in France

Map: Germany’s 24 missions in France

German Embassy in Paris

Embassy of Germany in Paris

Embassy · Paris

Today 08:30–14:00
Address
13/15 Avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt, 75008 Paris
Head of mission
Stephan STEINLEIN, Ambassador

At 13/15 Avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt, 75008 Paris, the German embassy represents Germany towards France. The head of mission on record is Stephan STEINLEIN, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.

German consulates in France

Germany also has 4 consulates general in Strasbourg, Marseille, Lyon and Bordeaux; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.

German honorary consulates in France

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Germany has 18 honorary consulates in France, in Tours, Toulouse, Saint-Denis, Rouen, Rennes, Reims, Perpignan, Nice, Nantes, Montpellier and 7 more; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.

Germany visa for French citizens

FranceGermany Visa-free Germany visa for citizens of France

GermanyFrance Visa-free France visa for citizens of Germany

As France and Germany both belong to the European free movement area, French citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Germany.

France’s missions in Germany

Missions of France in Germany (19)

In return, France has 19 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.

Good to know

Germany in France

Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; 24 of them are in France.

When German missions in France are closed

German missions in France close on France’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Christmas Day (Noël) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Jour de l'an) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the German embassy in France?

The German embassy is in Paris, at 13/15 Avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt, 75008 Paris.

Does Germany have consulates in France?

Yes, Germany has 4 consulates general in Strasbourg, Marseille, Lyon and Bordeaux. Germany also has 18 honorary consulates in Tours, Toulouse, Saint-Denis, Rouen, Rennes, Reims and 11 more.

Do French citizens need a visa for Germany?

Free movement applies: French citizens enter Germany with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.

Do German citizens need a visa for France?

German citizens need no visa for France: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.

Does France have an embassy in Germany?

Yes, France has its embassy in Berlin, along with 18 other missions in Germany.