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Consulate General · Chicago, IL

France visa at the Chicago consulate

Consulate General of France in Chicago

205 North Michigan Avenue Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60601-5970

Public hours: Monday–Friday 9 AM–5 PM

Do US citizens need a visa for France?

No. Visa-free for short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area. ETIAS is not yet in operation.

Fee: No fee

Official visa information

Source: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu, checked November 3, 2026.

Who is served by the Chicago consulate

Residents of its consular district: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

More about the Chicago consulate

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France assigns each US state to one office. Pick the state where you live:

This office lists 13 states and territories in its published jurisdiction.

Nearest French offices

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Other consulates in Chicago

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Questions

Do US citizens need a visa for France?

No. Visa-free for short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area. ETIAS is not yet in operation. Fee: No fee.

Sources (official websites, checked on November 3, 2026):

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