For general information about applying for a visa for France:

Please check the France-Visas platform or refer to the French Consulate in Washington's website for details on applications and appointments.

For information about submitting your visa application:

The collection of visa applications in the United States has been outsourced to VFS Global. We invite you to visit the VFS Global website for general information and for the appointment system to apply for a visa:

If you need assistance, VFS Global is available by phone at (212) 784-6157 or (347) 252-3055 (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Eastern) or via email at info.FranceUSA@vfsglobal.com

For information about your visa application status:

Once your application has been submitted, track its progress and see how and when you can collect your passport and how to prepare for your trip to France.

Read more about how to track your visa application on this France-Visas tracking page.

For other visa questions

If you have any other visa questions, please directly contact the visas section of the French Consulate in Washington DC at: visas.washington-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr