France · Visa centres
Visa application centres in France
In France, VFS Global takes applications for Canada and the United Kingdom; India and the United States take applications at their own embassy and consulates. Each row below links the official page we read, with the date we read it.
Unofficial directory. We are not VFS Global, BLS International, TLScontact or any embassy. We don't book appointments or sell slots: every booking link goes to the official site, and we list only what we could confirm on an official page.
Which centre handles which country
| Country | Who takes applications | Where | Book or official info | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Canada | VFS Global | Paris and Lyon | visa.vfsglobal.com | IRCCread 1 Nov 2026 |
 India | The embassy or consulates themselves | Paris and Marseille | appointment.eoiparis.gov.in | eoiparis.gov.inread 1 Nov 2026 |
 United Kingdom | VFS Global | On the operator's page | visa.vfsglobal.com | GOV.UKread 1 Nov 2026 |
 United States | The embassy or consulates themselves | Paris | usvisaappt.com | fr.usembassy.govread 1 Nov 2026 |
“Checked” links the official page that names who takes the applications, or the operator's own page for that mission. Addresses are on each country's page, where an official page gives one.
Visa centre or agency?
A visa centre only takes in applications for the embassies that hire it; it doesn't advise or decide. An agency can prepare your forms and documents, but you usually still hand them in at the centre yourself, and only the embassy or consulate decides. Our list has 16 visa agencies in France.
FAQ
Is VFS Global part of the embassy?
No. VFS Global is a private company that collects applications for the embassies that hire it; the embassy or consulate decides.
Which visa centres are in Paris?
VFS Global for Canada; the mission itself for India; the US Embassy or a consulate for the United States. Each country's page has the address where an official page gives one.
Do I need an agency to apply for a visa in France?
No. You can book and hand in the application yourself at the centre or mission in the table above. An agency can help you prepare the forms and documents; our list of agencies in France shows what each one handles.
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: IRCC, eoiparis.gov.in, GOV.UK and fr.usembassy.gov. We are not an embassy or a visa operator, and we don't book appointments.