Contact -
12, avenue Raphael
75016 Paris, France
Phone: +33 1 45 24 74 11
Fax: +33 1 45 24 74 80
Embassy Holiday List -
| 2005 |
Day |
Holiday |
French/U.S. |
| Jan. 1 |
Saturday** |
New Year's Day |
American/French |
| Jan. 17 |
Monday |
Martin Luther King's Birthday |
American |
| Feb. 21 |
Monday |
President's Day |
American |
| March 28 |
Monday |
Easter Monday |
French |
| May 1 |
Sunday |
Labor Day |
French |
| May 5 |
Thursday |
Ascension Day |
French |
| May 8 |
Sunday |
Veteran's Day |
French |
| May 30 |
Monday |
Memorial Day |
American |
| July 4 |
Monday |
Independence Day |
American |
| July 14 |
Thursday |
French National Day |
French |
| Aug. 15 |
Monday |
Assumption Day |
French |
| Sept. 5 |
Monday |
Labor Day |
American |
| Oct. 10 |
Monday |
Columbus Day |
American |
| Nov. 1 |
Tuesday |
All Saints' Day |
French |
| Nov. 11 |
Thursday |
Veterans' Day |
American/French |
| Nov. 24 |
Thursday |
Thanksgiving |
American |
| Dec. 25* |
Sunday |
Christmas |
American/French |
Visa Details
Type of Visa -
Non Immigration Visa -
The Immigrant (IV) unit of the U.S. Embassy in Paris will receive
in-person general inquiries and requests for information on Fridays
ONLY at 9:00 am. We request that you appear in person, as we are
unable to respond to phone, e-mail, or letter inquiries.
Document Required -
1) A passport or official travel document, valid for at
least 3 months longer than the validity of the requested visa
(2) One completed application form signed by the applicant (or the
legal guardian in the case of minors)
(3) A passport-size photograph
* More application forms and photographs may be required.
(4) Evidence that you have sufficient funds to cover the cost of
your intended stay (recent bank statement or traveller's cheques).
(5) A confirmed return ticket to France or a confirmed booking from
your travel agent (plane, train, ferry or Eurotunnel tickets)
(6) A confirmation of your hotel reservation or a certificate of
board and lodging ("Attestation d'Accueil") to be obtained
by the person you are visiting in France from the local Townhall
("Mairie") or Police Station ("Gendarmerie"
or "Commissariat de Police").
(7) If you are a student please submit a recent letter from your
school, college or university confirming attendance.
(8) Evidence of medical insurance.
Fee -
Fee for H-1 B and L visas
- Starting March 8, 2005, a new $500 fee will be charged. This fee
will be collected in the United States from employers filing a petition
for H1B and L visas.
- A fee in the same amount will be charged to the principal applicant
for a Blanket L visa and will be collected by consular services
at the time of the application. (payment in cash or by credit card)
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