French consular representation in Canada
French Consulate General in Quebec City
The Consulate General of France in Quebec City provides passport, identity-card, civil-status, visa and other consular services for French citizens and eligible applicants in its Quebec consular district.
Contact details
Contact the French Consulate General in Quebec City
The Consulate General is located on Grande Allée East in Quebec City and is headed by Consul General Éric Richard Lamouroux.
11th Floor
Québec, QC G1R 2J7
Canada
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Before visiting: Check the official Consulate website before travelling, as many French administrative procedures require an appointment.
Consulate location
Where is the French Consulate General in Quebec City?
The Consulate General is located at 500 Grande Allée East in central Quebec City.
The current official address is 500 Grande Allée East, 11th Floor, Québec, QC G1R 2J7, Canada.
About the mission
About the French Consulate General in Quebec City
The Consulate General of France in Quebec City is one of France’s career consular missions in Canada.
It provides administrative and consular services to French citizens residing within its official Quebec consular district and assists French nationals who encounter difficulties while travelling in the area.
The mission is headed by Consul General Éric Richard Lamouroux.
France also maintains a Consulate General in Montreal, which serves the other designated part of the Province of Quebec.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
French consulates provide a broad range of administrative services for French citizens abroad as well as services for eligible foreign applicants.
French passports
Eligible French citizens can apply for or renew a French passport through the Consulate General, subject to current appointment and documentation requirements.
National identity cards
The Consulate General handles eligible French national identity-card procedures for citizens residing abroad.
Civil-status matters
Eligible procedures relating to births, marriages, deaths and other French civil-status matters can be handled through the consular network.
Lost or stolen documents
French citizens can contact the Consulate General for guidance when a French passport or identity document is lost or stolen.
Elections
The Consulate provides information about French electoral registration and voting arrangements for eligible French citizens living abroad.
Consular protection
French citizens facing arrest, detention, accident, aggression, serious illness or other major difficulties can contact French consular authorities for assistance.
Visas for France
Eligible foreign nationals can obtain information about French visa procedures through the official French visa system and the competent consular authorities.
Administrative guidance
The Consulate General can direct applicants to the correct French authority when a procedure is handled centrally or by another consular office.
Requirements vary: Passport, identity-card, civil-status and visa procedures each have their own documentary and appointment requirements. Review the current official instructions before attending.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the French Consulate General in Quebec City
French law divides the Province of Quebec between the Consulates General in Quebec City and Montreal.
The Quebec City district covers the part of Quebec bounded to the south by the counties identified in the official French regulation:
- Ungawa
- Laviolette
- Saint-Maurice
- Trois-Rivières
- Lotbinière
- Frontenac
- Beauce-Sud
The remaining designated part of Quebec falls within the consular district of the Consulate General of France in Montreal.
Check your place of residence: If you are unsure whether your address falls within the Quebec City or Montreal district, confirm the competent Consulate before booking an appointment.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the official instructions for your procedure and make sure you have any required appointment and supporting documents before travelling.
Confirm your consular district
Quebec is divided between the Consulates General in Quebec City and Montreal. Confirm which office serves your place of residence.
Check appointment requirements
Many passport, identity-card and administrative procedures require advance booking. Follow the current official instructions.
Prepare your documents
Bring the identification, photographs, civil-status records and other supporting documents required for your specific procedure.
Published office hours: The current French government directory lists Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Frequently asked questions
French Consulate General Quebec City FAQ
Is there a French Consulate General in Quebec City?
Yes. France maintains an active Consulate General at 500 Grande Allée East in Quebec City.
Who is the French Consul General in Quebec City?
Éric Richard Lamouroux is currently listed by both the French government and the Government of Quebec as Consul General.
What is the address?
The current official address is 500 Grande Allée East, 11th Floor, Québec, QC G1R 2J7, Canada.
What is the local telephone number?
The Government of Quebec currently lists +1 418 266 2500 for the Consulate General.
What is the email address?
The current official contact email is info@consulfrance-quebec.org.
What are the opening hours?
The French government directory currently lists Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a French passport in Quebec City?
Yes. Passport applications are among the administrative services provided by French consulates, subject to current appointment and documentation requirements.
Can I apply for a French identity card?
Yes. French national identity-card procedures are among the services provided through the consular network for eligible applicants.
Does the Quebec City Consulate serve all of Quebec?
No. The Province of Quebec is divided between the Consulates General in Quebec City and Montreal under France’s official consular-district rules.
Does the Consulate assist French citizens in emergencies?
Yes. French consular authorities can provide assistance to citizens facing serious difficulties such as arrest, detention, accidents, aggression or serious illness.
Official information
Sources
Official French and Quebec government sources used to verify the mission, current Consul General, contact details, opening hours, jurisdiction and services.