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US visa appointments in France
There is no visa application centre for US visas in France: the Consular Section of the US Embassy in Paris interviews applicants, booked on the official appointment site, usvisaappt.com.
Most French citizens don't need a US visa. France is in the Visa Waiver Program, so most French citizens do not need a visa (fr.usembassy.gov, read 1 Nov 2026).
Where US visas are handled in France
| Place | Address | Source |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Embassy Paris (Consular Section)Paris | 4 avenue Gabriel, 75008 Paris | fr.usembassy.govread 1 Nov 2026 |
Book only on the official appointment site: usvisaappt.com/visa/country.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visa application (MRV) fee: non-petition visas (B visitor, C transit, D crew, F/M students, I media, J exchange, T, TN, U) | USD 185 | usvisaappt.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Visa application (MRV) fee: petition-based visas (H, L, O, P, Q, R) | USD 205 | usvisaappt.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Visa application (MRV) fee: E-1/E-2/E-3 | USD 315 | usvisaappt.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Visa application (MRV) fee: K fiancé(e)/spouse | USD 265 | usvisaappt.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
Booking and rules
- Visa services in Paris. The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Paris provides U.S. visa services. fr.usembassy.gov · read 1 Nov 2026
- Interview location. Interviews take place at the U.S. Embassy Paris, 4 avenue Gabriel. fr.usembassy.gov · read 1 Nov 2026
- Nonimmigrant visas processed by the Embassy. AVITS says the U.S. Embassy in France processes nonimmigrant visas; it lists consular addresses in Marseille (Place Varian Fry) and Strasbourg (15 avenue d'Alsace) for contact, not as interview locations. usvisaappt.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Appointment provider. Applications and interview scheduling are handled through AVITS (Applicant Visa Information Tracking System), a third-party company. fr.usembassy.gov · read 1 Nov 2026
- Official appointment site. usvisaappt.com describes itself as the official U.S. site to create an account, pay the fee and book the appointment. usvisaappt.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Where to interview. Nonimmigrant visa applicants should book the interview in their country of residence or nationality. fr.usembassy.gov · read 1 Nov 2026
- Interview waivers: documents via Suxess. Applicants who qualify for an interview waiver must register on suxessvisa.com/fr and send documents by premium mail-in, premium drop-off or free drop-off by appointment; personal drop-off at the Embassy is not possible. usvisaappt.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Paying in euros. The MRV fee can be paid in EUR by local card or SEPA QR code, by cash/EFT in local currency at Société Générale, or in USD by card. usvisaappt.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Consular exchange rate. AVITS France shows the consular exchange rate effective 23 April 2026 as 0.9 EUR per USD. usvisaappt.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Fee valid one year, only in France. The fee is valid for 365 days and cannot be used to book in another country. usvisaappt.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- No group appointments. Group appointments are not available at the Embassy in France; families can book one appointment together. usvisaappt.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Expedited interviews. An earlier interview can be requested after booking the first available slot, for urgent unforeseen reasons such as a funeral, medical emergency or school start. usvisaappt.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Unauthorised payment requests. No payments are taken at courier locations; requests for cash or extra services should be reported to fraud@usvisaappt.com. usvisaappt.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Contact centre. The AVITS contact centre for France answers on +33 974482728 and france@usvisaappt.com, Monday to Friday 9:00-17:00. usvisaappt.com · read 1 Nov 2026
What changed, and when
- In-person interview rule (from 1 Oct 2025). Almost all nonimmigrant applicants, including children under 14 and adults over 79, now need an in-person interview; exceptions include some diplomatic categories and adult renewals of full-validity B-1/B-2 or H-2A visas within 12 months of expiry. fr.usembassy.gov · read 1 Nov 2026
- DS-160 barcode must match (since 1 May 2025). The DS-160 confirmation number brought to the interview must match the one used to book; otherwise the applicant cannot attend. fr.usembassy.gov · read 1 Nov 2026
- Entry restrictions for 39 nationalities (from 1 Jan 2026). Presidential Proclamation 10998 suspends or limits visa issuance to nationals of 39 countries from 1 January 2026. fr.usembassy.gov · read 1 Nov 2026
Visa centre or agency?
An agency can help you prepare the DS-160 form and your documents, but it can't change where or when you interview. Agencies on our France list that name US visas on their own websites. In Paris: Action-Visas and Visa Travel International (VTI).
FAQ
Where do I apply for a US visa in France?
At the Consular Section of the US Embassy in Paris: there is no visa application centre. Interviews take place at the U.S. Embassy Paris, 4 avenue Gabriel (fr.usembassy.gov, read 1 Nov 2026). Nonimmigrant visa applicants should book the interview in their country of residence or nationality (fr.usembassy.gov, read 1 Nov 2026).
Can I go to the embassy or consulate without an appointment?
Applications and interview scheduling are handled through AVITS (Applicant Visa Information Tracking System), a third-party company (fr.usembassy.gov, read 1 Nov 2026). usvisaappt.com describes itself as the official U.S. site to create an account, pay the fee and book the appointment (usvisaappt.com, read 1 Nov 2026).
How much is the US visa fee?
Visa application (MRV) fee: non-petition visas (B visitor, C transit, D crew, F/M students, I media, J exchange, T, TN, U): USD 185; Visa application (MRV) fee: petition-based visas (H, L, O, P, Q, R): USD 205; Visa application (MRV) fee: E-1/E-2/E-3: USD 315; Visa application (MRV) fee: K fiancé(e)/spouse: USD 265.
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: fr.usembassy.gov and usvisaappt.com. We are not the US Embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.