The Czech Republic maintains the Consulate of the Czech Republic in Paris to provide consular services for Czech nationals living in Paris and the surrounding regions.
Contact Details
| Address | 18, rue Bonaparte, 75006 Paris, France |
| Telephone | +33 1 44 32 02 00 |
| consulate.paris@embassy.mzv.cz |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
You will find the consulate at 18, rue Bonaparte in Paris.
- Opening hours: not published by the French Foreign Ministry – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of the documents for your application.
About the Czech consulate
The Czech Republic runs this consulate for its citizens in this part of France. The Czech community in France numbers around 15,000, according to French official figures.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Czech passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for the Czech Republic
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Czech sources:
Czech passport (application abroad)
- Apply in person by appointment at the embassy or consulate general – no postal or proxy applications; honorary consulates do not accept passport applications
- Proof of identity (e.g. travel document or driving licence)
- Proof of Czech citizenship: valid Czech passport or ID card (občanský průkaz), or a certificate of Czech citizenship
- A document with your birth number (rodné číslo), e.g. Czech birth certificate; Czech marriage certificate if your surname changed
- Your previous Czech passport, if you have one
- Legal processing time for applications abroad: 120 days
Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic – passport application, adults (consular page) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Many services require an appointment; check the official website or call first.
Do French citizens need a visa for the Czech Republic?
As EU citizens, French nationals can travel to the Czech Republic without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card is enough. The French Foreign Ministry applies normal vigilance for the Czech Republic. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
The consulate is closed on French public holidays and on the Czech national holiday (28 October). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone.
Emergency assistance
Urgent consular cases: phone +33 1 44 32 02 00. Typical emergencies are a lost passport before a flight, a hospital stay or an arrest; costs remain with the person concerned. French citizens who need help in the Czech Republic contact the French Embassy in Prague.
Czech missions in France
The Czech Republic in France
- Paris – Embassy of the Czech Republic
- Paris – Consulate (this page)
- Baie-Mahault – Honorary Consulate
- Dijon – Honorary Consulate
- Lille – Honorary Consulate
- Lyon – Honorary Consulate
- Marseille – Honorary Consulate
- Nantes – Honorary Consulate
- Strasbourg – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate of the Czech Republic in Paris
Where is the Czech consulate in Paris?
At 18, rue Bonaparte, 75006 Paris.
How can I call the Czech consulate in Paris?
+33 1 44 32 02 00.
Do French citizens need a visa for the Czech Republic?
No – a passport or ID card is enough.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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