The American Embassy in Paris, centrally located between the Champs-Elysees and Chatelet on the city's right bank, provides numerous services to American citizens visiting or residing in Paris. Passport issuance or replacement, notarial services, travel safety advisories, and references to tax and legal professionals are among some of the services administered by the Office of American Services at the embassy. To replace a passport immediately, you will need to visit the embassy in person, but you can also request a replacement passport by postal mail if you are visiting Paris for an extended period of time.
Location:
Office of American Services
4, avenue Gabriel
75008 Paris
Metro: Concorde
Email contact: The quickest way to receive a response from the American Embassy is to send an email: citizeninfo@state.gov
Emergency phone contact: 33 (0)1.43.12.22.22 (drop the country code, "33" and add back the "0" when dialing from within France)
Opening Hours by Service:
- Passport services are available Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m., excepting American and French bank holidays, when the office is closed.
(Read more about passport services here)
- Notarial services are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m., except on American and French bank holidays.
(Read more about notarial services and how to prepare for one here)
The Blue Book: Online Guide for US Citizens in France: American citizens staying for an extended period of time in Paris will find answers to many practical questions in the American Embassy's online "Blue Book"
(Read here)
Registering with the American Embassy in Paris: All American citizens traveling to France should register with the embassy ahead of their trip.
(Register here)
Please note: Large bags and suitcases will not be admitted through security at the embassy. Bring only small bags.
