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Visa section open by appointment only

Since November 10th, 2009, this Consulate issues biometric visas (fingerprints are taken). Therefore, all applicants have to come in person at the Consulate, after having booked an appointment on the Website. Application by mail are not be accepted.
The process step-by-step:


1- First, the qualified applicant has to gather all the pieces in order to bring a complete file at the visa section.


2- Once the file is complete, the applicant has to set up an appointment on this website. (The territorial competence of this Consulate general of France in Miami covers Florida, Puerto-Rico, the Bahamas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and the Turks and Caïcos Islands.)


3- At the date and the hour selected, the applicant has to show up at the consulate general of France located at Espirito Santo Plaza, suite 1050, 1395 Brickell Avenue, Miami Fl 33131.
To map the consulate, log on: www.consulfrance-miami.org
Please note that the personal appearance is mandatory for all applicants and that the visa files will not be processed by mail anymore.


4- Once at the consulate, the visa section will take the fingerprints.


5- A picture will be taken as well.


6- If the file is complete, the visa will be issued in 24 to 48 hours. The processing period lengthens for applicants who need visa consultation. In that case, the processing time takes minimum two weeks. To know more about the processing time, go to: www.consulfrance-miami.org

Prior to making your appointment, you are strongly advised to read the requirements relating to the visas you wish to apply:
- Short stay visa and transit visa (Schengen)
- Long stay visa
- Students visa
- Visa for minors
- Overseas territories
- Visa for crew members
- Visa for Monaco

  • Waiting periods: All applicants should be aware that the processing times are average, and that the processing time of a specific case can vary due to individual circumstances and other special requirements. We strongly recommend that applicants do not make nonrefundable travel arrangements until they receive the approval for their visa; visa applicants should never assume their application will be automatically approved.

IMPORTANT! Applicants may have to wait longer during peak travel periods and holiday seasons, and are therefore advised to take an appointment as early as possible, but no more than 8 weeks in advance.

  • Sending documents to the Consulate: The visa section does not accept original documents by mail or fax.
    The originals have to be brought by the applicant to the scheduled interview with one set of photocopies per applicant. (This Consulate does not copy any document).
    This Consulate declines any responsibility in case of lost original documents.
  • On the day of the appointment:
    Applicants arriving late will not be accomodated and must reschedule their appointments. No appointment will be given at the counter, or by e-mail or by phone.

Only the applicant is admitted to the interview, unless he/she needs to be accompanied owing to age, ill health or difficulties in speaking French or English.
Minor applicants have to be accompanied by their mother or father or legal guardian at the personal interview.

IMPORTANT: When you book your appointment online, please make sure to write down your reference number appearing in the first pop-up window.
If you are ready to book your appointment, click here

This Consulate is located at the Espirito Santo Plaza, suite 1050, 1395 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 33131.
How to go to the Consulate, click here.

Contact: visas@consulfrance-miami.org

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