embassies and consulates overseas, as a valid travel document for visa-free entry into France. The Government of France does not recognize the 12-page U.S.We recommend that your passport have at least six months’ validity remaining. If your passport does not meet Schengen requirements, you may be refused boarding by the airline at your point of origin or while transferring planes. Passports must be valid for at least three months beyond your planned date of departure from the Schengen area. Visit the Embassy of France website for the most current visa and entry requirement information.
Ask to speak to the duty officer if you need emergency assistance after business hours.įrance is a party to the Schengen Agreement. Please note that the emergency after-hours telephone number for all U.S.
ConsulatesĮmergency After-Hours Telephone: +(33)(1) 43-12-22-22įax: +(33)(4) Consulate General Strasbourgįax: (33)(3) calling from within France, drop the country code and add a zero. The other offices provide limited services to U.S. Įmergency After-Hours Telephone: +(33)(1) 43-12-22-22, enter zero “0” after the automated greetingįax: +(33)(1) 42-66-97-83 +(33)(1) 42-61-61-40 (Special Consular the consular sections in Paris and Marseille are authorized to issue passports. Last Update: Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.
Review travel plans if you will be in France on weekends.Be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and large crowded public venues.Visit the CDC’s webpage on Travel and COVID-19.government travelers to avoid travel to Paris and other major cities in France on the weekends. Police have responded with water cannons, rubber bullets, and tear gas. Property damage, including looting and arson, in populated tourist areas has occurred with reckless disregard for public safety. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.ĭemonstrations in Paris and other major cities continue in France and are expected to continue in the coming weeks. Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in France.Ĭountry Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in France. Before planning any international travel, please review the CDC’s specific recommendations for fully vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers.
Your risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms may be lower if you are fully vaccinated with an FDA authorized vaccine. There are restrictions in place affecting U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for France due to COVID-19 indicating a high level of COVID-19 in the country. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. Exercise increased caution in France due to terrorism and civil unrest.
Reconsider travel to France due to COVID-19.