France to the United States
Consulate General of France in San Francisco
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Make an appointment for the visa section
DO NOT APPLY MORE THAN THREE MONTHS BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE DATE; applications cannot be processed that far in advance
YOU MUST BRING ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR THE TYPE OF VISA FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING PLUS PHOTOCOPIES ON THE DAY OF YOUR APPOINTMENT. THE DOCUMENTS YOU MUST BRING ARE LISTED ON THIS WEBSITE FOR EACH TYPE OF VISA
To eliminate long lines the Consulate General of France in San Francisco implemented an online appointment service to better serve our purpose. An appointment is needed only to submit your visa application, not to pick up your visa once delivered.
Please note that our automated appointment system does not include individual countries’ public holidays (for example July 4 or Thanksgiving in the United States).
Please also note that it is now possible to change or cancel an appointment, or re-print your receipt.
If you cannot come the day of your appointment you MUST cancel it 48 hours before the day of your appointment!
YOUR PASSPORT MUST BE LESS THAN TEN YEARS OLD AND MUST HAVE AT LEAST TWO BLANK "VISA" PAGES REMAINING
If your receipt doesn’t print but you entered your personal information, we’ll have your name on the list. Also if you have a Mac and you have trouble booking an appointment, try booking it with a PC.
FAQ
Who needs to make an appointment?
Anybody who needs to apply for a visa at the French Consulate in San Francisco HAS to make an appointment.
How do I schedule an appointment ?
The appointments are only available online on this website.
Do I still have to come in person?
YES, each applicant must appear in person and everyone over twelve must be fingerprinted.
This new procedure will facilitate and better serve our purpose.
Our opening hours are:
Monday and Wednesday : 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday : 9:00 am to 12:30 pm (closed in the afternoon)
