American Citizens Services

Worldwide Caution: The Department of State advises Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution.

Consular services for U.S. citizens in France are available at the U.S. Embassy in Paris, the consulates general in Marseille and Strasbourg.

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NEED ASSISTANCE? Contact us through our ACS Navigator.

U.S. Citizen Services Navigator

Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

STAY INFORMED

Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) – Enroll to receive safety updates from the Embassy

WhatsApp Channel – Follow for real-time updates and alerts

Visiting/Living in France

VISITING FRANCE

Before You Go:

Traveling in France:

LIVING IN FRANCE

Legal Requirements:

PASSPORT AND CITIZENSHIP SERVICES

LOCAL RESOURCES

Code of Federal Regulations: Schedule of Fees for Consular Services

Schedule of Fees for Consular Services (April 10, 2026)

FEDERAL PROGRAMS

Social Security Administration (SSA) Federal Benefits Unit at the embassy
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Selective Service
Veterans Affairs (VA)
Voting While Abroad

Consular Affairs (CA) is the public face of the Department of State for millions of people around the world. We provide many services, and the most common are listed below.

Visas to the U.S.

Travelers to the U.S. can get visa information and guidance.

Visas

U.S. Passport Services

U.S. Citizens overseas can renew passports, replace passports, or apply for new passports.

Passports

Notarial Services

Anyone can take advantage of our notarial services.

Notarials

Emergency Assistance

U.S. Citizens with Emergencies

Please call: 01.43.12.22.22

Outside of Office Hours, contact: 01.43.12.22.22

Outside of France: 011.33.1.43.12.22.22

Emergency Contact – All Locations Arrest of a U.S. Citizen Death of a U.S. Citizen Emergency Financial Assistance Serious Illness or Injury International Parental Child Abduction Victims of Crime Get Travel Alerts

Aide d’urgence

Citoyens américains en situation d’urgence

veuillez appeler le: 01.43.12.22.22

En dehors des heures de bureau, contactez: 01.43.12.22.22

En dehors de la France, veuillez appeler: 011.33.1.43.12.22.22

Coordonnées en cas d’urgence pour les citoyens américains Arrestation d’un citoyen américain Décès d’un citoyen américain Assistance Financière D’urgence Serious Illness or Injury Enlèvement parental international d’un enfant Victimes d’actes criminels Get Travel Alerts

U.S. Embassy & Consulates in France

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

STAY INFORMED

Visiting/Living in France

VISITING FRANCE

Before You Go:

Traveling in France:

LIVING IN FRANCE

Legal Requirements:

PASSPORT AND CITIZENSHIP SERVICES

LOCAL RESOURCES

Code of Federal Regulations: Schedule of Fees for Consular Services

FEDERAL PROGRAMS

U.S. Embassy & Consulates in France

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