Main phone
When to call
Emergency line
- Extreme emergencies affecting French nationals only; passport loss/theft excluded from emergency line.
Which channel to use
- Appointments are booked online: how to book at this office.
- General questions: the main number during telephone hours.
- Urgent situations involving French citizens: the emergency line.
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Questions
What is the phone number of the French Consulate in Washington?
+1 (202) 899-4566.
When can I call?
(Eastern Time).
Is there an emergency number?
+1 (202) 213-4369. Use it only for real emergencies involving French citizens.
Sources (official websites, checked on October 30, 2026):
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