The Embassy of Austria in Paris is Austria’s diplomatic mission to France. Austrian nationals in France turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | 6, rue Fabert, 75007 Paris, France |
| Telephone | +33 1 40 63 30 63 |
| paris-ob@bmeia.gv.at | |
| Website | www.bmeia.gv.at/fr/ambassade-dautriche-a-paris |
| Social Media | Facebook · X |
| Head of Mission | Thomas Schnöll, Ambassador (according to the embassy) |
Consular Section
| Address | 6 Rue Fabert, 75007 Paris, France |
| Telephone | +33 1 40 63 30 90 |
Consular section details according to the embassy.
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information – please confirm before your visit, especially on French and Austrian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to 6, rue Fabert, 75007 Paris.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:00.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who runs the Austrian Embassy?
The embassy names Thomas Schnöll, Ambassador as head of mission. Besides the embassy, Austria has career consular offices in Paris and Strasbourg. Seven honorary consulates support Austrian citizens in other parts of France.
Consular services
Requests the consular staff deal with:
- Austrian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
What Austrian citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Austrian government information:
Austrian passport (application abroad)
- Book an appointment and apply in person (also infants) – postal applications are not accepted; some honorary consulates also take applications
- Passport application form (Reisepassantrag), downloadable from the embassy website
- Birth certificate and proof of Austrian citizenship (Staatsbürgerschaftsnachweis) or your current Austrian passport/ID
- Proof of residence in France and, where applicable, your residence permit
- A recent passport photo meeting the EU/Austrian criteria (taken by a professional photographer)
- Marriage, divorce or name-change documents if relevant; foreign documents with apostille and German translation (English often accepted)
Sources: Austrian Embassy London – passport (bmeia.gv.at), Austrian Embassy Canberra – Austrian passport (bmeia.gv.at) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Travelling from France to Austria
As EU citizens, French nationals can travel to Austria without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card is enough. For Austria, French travel advice currently asks for normal vigilance. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
The embassy is closed on French public holidays and on the Austrian national holiday (26 October). Check the website before visiting around holidays.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Austrian citizens should call the embassy on +33 1 40 63 30 63. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. French citizens who need help in Austria contact the French Embassy in Vienna.
Diplomatic missions of Austria in France
Austria in France
- Paris – Embassy of Austria (this page)
- Strasbourg – Consulate General
- Paris – Consulate
- Marseille – Honorary Consulate General
- Ajaccio – Honorary Consulate
- Bordeaux – Honorary Consulate
- Labège – Honorary Consulate
- Lyon – Honorary Consulate
- Nice – Honorary Consulate
- Papeete – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Austria in Paris
Where is the Austrian Embassy in Paris?
At 6, rue Fabert, 75007 Paris.
What are the opening hours of the Austrian Embassy in Paris?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:00. Confirm before visiting.
Can French nationals travel to Austria without a visa?
No – a passport or ID card is enough.
Is there a Austrian consulate outside Paris?
Yes: Paris and Strasbourg.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice for Austria, www.bmeia.gv.at/fr/ambassade-dautriche-a-paris. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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