- Address
- 2, avenue Gabriel, 75008 Paris
- Phone
- +33 1 4312 2222
- Website
- fr.usembassy.gov
United States
France
US Embassy & Consulates in France
- 1 embassy
- 2 consulates general
- 3 consulates
In France, the United States has an embassy in Paris, 2 consulates general in Strasbourg and Marseille and 3 consulates in Rennes, Lyon and Bordeaux. French citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Map: the United States’ 6 missions in France
Map: the United States’ 6 missions in France
US Embassy in Paris
The US embassy is in Paris, the capital of France, at 2, avenue Gabriel, 75008 Paris. Its phone number and website are on its page.
US consulates in France
- Consulate General of the United States in Strasbourg
15, avenue d'Alsace, 67082 Strasbourg Cedex
- Consulate General of the United States in Marseille
12, Place Varian Fry, 13006 Marseille
- Consulate of the United States in Rennes
Quai Duguay Trouin 30, 35000 Rennes
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- Consulate of the United States in Bordeaux
89, Quai des Chartrons, 33000 Bordeaux
The United States also has 2 consulates general in Strasbourg and Marseille and 3 consulates in Rennes, Lyon and Bordeaux; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
United States visa for French citizens
FranceUnited States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United States visa for citizens of France
United StatesFrance Visa-free, 90 days France visa for citizens of the United States
United States visa requirements for citizens of France
- ESTA – travel under the Visa Waiver Program
- Fee: US$41
- 2 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
French citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days. The application is made online on the official portal of the United States, not at the US embassy.
France’s missions in the United States
Missions of France in the United States (14)
In return, France has 14 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in France
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; 6 of them are in France.
Travel to France for US citizens
US citizens can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days. In France, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When US missions in France are closed
US 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 the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in France?
The US embassy is in Paris, at 2, avenue Gabriel, 75008 Paris.
Does the United States have consulates in France?
Yes, the United States has 2 consulates general in Strasbourg and Marseille and 3 consulates in Rennes, Lyon and Bordeaux.
Do French citizens need a visa for the United States?
French citizens do not need a visa for the United States, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Do US citizens need a visa for France?
France admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Does France have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, France has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 13 other missions in the United States.