The Apostolic Nunciature in Paris is the diplomatic mission of the Holy See to France.
Contact Details
| Address | 10, Avenue du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris, France |
| Telephone | +33 1 53 23 01 50 +33 1 47 23 65 44 |
| contact@nonciature.fr |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published. Contact the embassy before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at 10, Avenue du Président Wilson in Paris’s 16th arrondissement.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Holy See passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Travelling from France to the Holy See
As EU citizens, French nationals can travel to the Holy See without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card is enough. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
The embassy is closed on French public holidays and on Holy See national holidays. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone.
Emergency assistance
Holy See nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +33 1 53 23 01 50. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money.
Diplomatic missions of the Holy See in France
The Holy See in France
- Paris – Embassy of the Holy See (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Apostolic Nunciature in Paris
Where is the Holy See Embassy in Paris?
At 10, Avenue du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris.
Do French citizens need a visa for the Holy See?
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 for the Holy See. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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