The Honorary Consulate of France in Victoria is an honorary consular post of France in Victoria, British Columbia. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps French citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the French consulate general in Vancouver.
Contact Details
| Address | 3949 Margot Place, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 3M2, Canada |
| Telephone | +1 250 886 0457 |
| consulhonorairefrance@gmail.com victoria@agenceconsulaire.fr |
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| Honorary Consul | Geoffroy Amaury Marie Joseph de la Barre de Nanteuil |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published for the honorary consulate. Call or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Honorary Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: The honorary consulate is in the Quadra area of Victoria, British Columbia, about 4.7 km in a straight line from the centre of Victoria; the nearest airport is Victoria International Airport (YYJ), about 20 km away. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Honorary Consulate of France in Victoria
The honorary consul is Geoffroy Amaury Marie Joseph de la Barre de Nanteuil, according to the Global Affairs Canada list. It is one of 13 honorary consular posts of France in Canada listed in the Global Affairs Canada list. France also has its embassy in Ottawa and 5 career consular posts in Canada.
Which French office handles passports and visas?
For passports, visas and other formal consular services, British Columbia belongs to the consular district of the French consulate general in Vancouver, according to the French consulate’s website. The honorary consulate in Victoria can help with first steps and pass on documents, but it does not replace a career consulate.
Contact details of the French Consulate General in Vancouver, as listed on its page in this directory:
- Address: 1130, West Pender Street, Suite 1100, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 4A4, Canada
- Telephone: +1 604 637 5300
- Email: consulat_france_bc@mindlink.bc.ca
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–12:30 and 14:00–17:00
- Website: ca.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/consulat-general-de-france-vancouver
What can an honorary consul do?
An honorary consul is not a career diplomat but a local resident – often a business person or lawyer – appointed by France and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help French citizens in an emergency (lost passport, accident, arrest), pass on applications and documents to the embassy, and certify signatures or life certificates. Passports and visas are not issued by an honorary consulate; they remain the responsibility of the embassy or a career consulate.
Other consulates in Victoria
4 other countries are represented in Victoria: Chile (honorary), Czech Republic (honorary), Japan (honorary), Nepal (honorary).
Closing days
Honorary consuls set their own office hours; the honorary consulate is usually closed on Canada’s general holidays (Canada Labour Code, section 166) and on the holidays of British Columbia, and may also close on public holidays of France.
Emergency assistance
In Canada, dial 911 for the police, an ambulance or the fire service (GOV.UK travel advice). Canadians who need consular help in France can contact the Embassy of Canada in Paris, according to Global Affairs Canada (travel.gc.ca).
Diplomatic missions of France in Canada
France in Canada
Measured in a straight line from Victoria, the nearest other French office is the Consulate General (British Columbia) in Vancouver (about 94 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Victoria.
- Ottawa – Embassy of France in Canada
- Vancouver (94 km) – Consulate General (British Columbia)
- Victoria – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- … and 16 more offices in other provinces (see the embassy page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of France in Victoria
Can I apply for a French passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Regular passport and visa applications go to the French consulate general in Vancouver.
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Details checked on 24 October 2026. Sources: Global Affairs Canada, Office of Protocol – Foreign Representatives in Canada: diplomatic missions’ and consular offices’ addresses, heads of mission (accessed 24 October 2026), Canada Labour Code, section 166 – general holidays (Justice Laws Website, current to 30 September 2026), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Canada (getting help).
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