French Embassy in Washington D.C.
Embassy 
France Washington D.C., United States
- Address
- Reservoir Road Northwest 4101, 20007 Washington
- Website
- franceintheus.org
- Fax
- +1-202-944-6166
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 10 May 2026
The French embassy in Washington D.C. stands at Reservoir Road Northwest 4101, 20007 Washington, in Washington D.C., the capital of the United States. US citizens can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for US citizens
United StatesFrance Visa-free, 90 days France visa for citizens of the United States
FranceUnited States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United States visa for citizens of France
US citizens can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 50,054 | 47,575 | 1,888 | 3.5% | 31.3% |
| 2024 | 61,152 | 58,401 | 2,039 | 3.1% | 35.6% |
| 2025 | 54,021 | 51,134 | 2,377 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
In 2025, France’s embassy in Washington D.C. received 54,021 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 51,134. 2,377 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 4.2%. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 3.1%. Applications fell by 12% compared with 2024 (61,152).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 3.1% (2024) to 4.2% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in the United States, 4.9% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the largest number of applications of the 28 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 25.0% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of the United States.
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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Embassy of Germany in Washington D.C.Reservoir Road Northwest 4645, 20007 Washington
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Embassy Branch Office of China in Washington D.C.Wisconsin Avenue Northwest 2201, 20007 Washington
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Embassy of Burundi in Washington D.C.Wisconsin Avenue Northwest 2233, 20007 Washington
France’s other missions in the United States
- Consulate General of France in Washington D.C.
4101 Reservoir Road, N.W., 20007 Washington
- Consulate General of France in Miami
Brickell Avenue 1395, 33131 Miami
- Consulate General of France in Atlanta
The Lenox Building Suite 567, 3399 Peachtree Road, 30326 Atlanta
- Consulate General of France in New Orleans
909 Poydas Street, Suite 1450, 70112 New Orleans
- Consulate General of France in Houston
Post Oak Boulevard 777, 77056 Houston
- Consulate General of France in Chicago
205 North Michigan Avenue Michigan Plaza Suite 3700, 60601 Chicago
- Consulate General of France in Boston
31 Saint James Avenue Park Square Building Suite 750, 02116 Boston
- Consulate General of France in New York
934 Fifth avenue, 10021 New York, New York City
- Consulate General of France in Los Angeles
Santa Monica Boulevard 10390, 90025 Los Angeles
- Consulate General of France in San Francisco
44 Montgomery Street, Suite 3400, CA, 94104 San Francisco
All missions of France in the United States (14)
Besides the French embassy in Washington D.C., France has 13 other missions 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.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Washington D.C.
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Washington D.C.
Address and contact
Address: Reservoir Road Northwest 4101, 20007 Washington. The record for the French embassy in Washington D.C. includes a fax number 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 embassy in Washington D.C. is closed
The next closures of the French embassy in Washington D.C. for public holidays in the United States are Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026; it may also close for Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Washington D.C.
Current procedures for the French embassy in Washington D.C., including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Washington D.C.
The French embassy in Washington D.C. has 3 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Washington D.C.?
The French embassy in Washington D.C. is at Reservoir Road Northwest 4101, 20007 Washington.
When is the French Embassy in Washington D.C. closed?
The French embassy in Washington D.C. closes on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do US citizens need a visa for France?
US citizens can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.
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