General information

• > When to apply?

  Applications can be processed up to 3 months from your departure date. As slots are limited, it is strongly recommended to make an (...)

• > How to apply?

  1. General information You may apply for a visa at the Consulate General of France in Atlanta if you are resident in the following states : (...)

• > Photo requirements

  All photographs provided with a visa application must be : recent; in color on a plain white background; of full front view; taken facing the (...)

• > Frequently asked questions

  1.What must be the validity of my passport? Your passport must be less than 10 years old and valid for at least 90 days after your date of (...)

• > Documents needed when entering France

  Whether or not you are required to obtain a visa before travelling, even if you are an American citizen, you may be requested to show the (...)

• > Long stay visa and residence permit

  1. Do I need to apply for a residence permit in France ? As of June 1, 2009, long stay visa holders will be allowed to reside in France for up to (...)

• > Visa requirements for American passports holders

  1. Short stay visa (less than 90 days) requirements: American passport holders are not required to obtain a visa prior to visiting France -as (...)

• > Visa requirements for European passport holders

  1. Visa requirements: Citizens of Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Iceland or of the European Union do NOT need any visa to enter France, no matter (...)

• > Visa requirements for other passport holders

  1. Short stay visa (less than 90 days) requirements: If you are not an American or an European passport holder, you may need a visa prior to (...)

• > Biometric visas

  Starting June 23, 2010, the Consulate General of France in Atlanta will issue biometric visas to comply with European Union regulation EC (...)