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Consulate General of France in San Francisco, California

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Consulate General of France in San Francisco, California, located at 44 Montgomery Street, Suite 3400. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    44 Montgomery Street, Suite 3400
    San Francisco, CA 94104
    United States

  • Telephone

    (415) 347-8557

  • Emergency Contacts

    (415) 515-3600

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM

    By appointment

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 9:00 AM

    🕒 Current time in San Francisco: 1:15 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Northern California, northern Nevada, Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the Pacific islands under U.S. jurisdiction, including Guam and Samoa.

Location Map

Located at 44 Montgomery Street, Suite 3400, the consulate is near key landmarks like San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) and Union Square. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of France in San Francisco, California

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States
  • Bastille Day: July 14 Flag of France
  • Labor Day: September 7 Flag of United States

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Consulate General of France in San Francisco, California:

  • Process passport applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Civil registration

Visa Requirements

If you hold an American passport, you do not need a visa to enter France.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to France without a visa. The most common types of France visas are the following.

  • Short stay visas
    • Airport transit visa
    • Business visa
    • Tourist visa
    • Visitor visa
    • Study visa
  • Long stay visas
    • Family visa
    • Work visa
    • Study visa
    • Working holiday visa

Head of Mission

Florian Cardinaux, Consul General

Online Resources

Explore the consulate and the services it offers. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Consulate General of France in San Francisco, California, France also has 53 representations in the following cities of United States:


View All Diplomatic Missions of France in United States

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of France in neighboring countries or regions of United States.

See also

United States in France

United States has 7 representations in the following cities:

U.S. Passport Offices

If you are a U.S. citizen and need passport services (apply, renew, or replace a passport), you may visit a nearby passport acceptance facility or agency in San Francisco, CA.

  • San Francisco Passport Agency
  • Marina Station Post Office
  • Noe Valley Station Post Office
Passport offices in San Francisco, CA

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
    (10.94 miles away)
    Oakland
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  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    (11.70 miles away)
    San Francisco
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  • San Jose International Airport (SJC)
    (39.20 miles away)
    San Jose
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This page was last edited on 17 February 2026 at 10:19 PM (EST).

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