French Mission in New York

No visa is needed by US citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.

For matters it cannot handle, the French embassy in Washington D.C. (335 km) is responsible. The French mission in New York is one of 14 missions of France in the United States. Consulates: Washington D.C., Miami, Atlanta, New Orleans, Houston, Chicago, Boston, New York and 2 more. Honorary consulates: Seattle. The United States in turn has 6 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.

About the French mission in New York

It appears in official lists as Mission of France in New York. Offices of this kind usually represent France at an international organisation and rarely serve the public.

Address and contact

Address: East 47th Street 245, New York. The record for the French mission in New York includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.

French citizens travelling to the United States

Before flying to the United States, French citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

When the French mission in New York is closed

The French mission in New York closes on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026, and usually on holidays of France such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Before visiting the French mission in New York

Current procedures for the French mission in New York, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the French mission in New York

Within 1 km of the French mission in New York there are 195 other foreign missions.