Consulate General of France in San Francisco

The Consulate General of France in San Francisco serves as the official governmental representation of France, managing diplomatic and administrative affairs across a vast jurisdiction in the Western United States. Based in San Francisco, CA, this consulate handles critical services including passport and identity card applications, consular registration for French citizens abroad, and administrative procedures through the France Consulaire platform. The consulate's responsibilities extend across Northern California, Northern Nevada, Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and Pacific Islands under U.S. jurisdiction, including Guam. The office provides specialized services in social affairs, educational scholarships, nationality matters, legal questions, and notarial services. Additionally, the consulate facilitates scientific and technological cooperation between France and the United States, manages economic and business development initiatives through Business France, and promotes cultural exchange programs. The consulate operates a dedicated cultural service that organizes educational programs, university partnerships, and cultural events throughout the Bay Area. With a comprehensive team including the Consul General, cultural attachés, scientific advisors, and economic counselors, the San Francisco consulate represents French governmental interests and strengthens Franco-American relations across the entire Western region.