The Consulate of the United States in Bordeaux is an official consular post of the United States in France, serving US citizens in its consular district.
Contact Details
| Address | 89, Quai des Chartrons, 33000 Bordeaux, France |
| Telephone | +33 5 56 48 63 85 |
| usabordeaux@state.gov |
Opening Hours
The official website gives no fixed public hours (checked October 2026).
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The consulate is at 89, Quai des Chartrons, 33000 Bordeaux.
- Opening hours: the official website gives no fixed public hours.
- Good to know: The U.S. Embassy lists Bordeaux as an American Presence Post (89 Quai des Chartrons), not a full consulate – check with the U.S. Embassy in Paris which services are available.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of the documents for your application.
Who does the US consulate in Bordeaux serve?
The consulate provides consular services for US citizens living in Bordeaux and the surrounding regions of France. The United States also has consular offices in Lyon, Marseille, Rennes and Strasbourg. The office is located in the Gironde département, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The nearest US career consular office is the consulate in Rennes, about 372 km away.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- US passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the US authorities ask for:
Renewing a U.S. passport abroad
- Contact the U.S. embassy or consulate for your area for its submission instructions
- Renewal with Form DS-82 is possible only if your last passport was issued within the last 15 years, when you were 16 or older, and has never been reported lost or stolen
- The passport must be in your current name – otherwise bring the marriage certificate, divorce decree or other name-change document
- If you do not qualify (e.g. lost or stolen passport, or issued more than 15 years ago) you must apply in person
- Abroad you pay only the passport fee (book: $130) – no expedite fee
Sources: U.S. Department of State – renew your passport, U.S. Department of State – where to apply (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?
Contact the office before visiting to find out whether your matter needs an appointment.
Travelling from France to the United States
French citizens need an electronic travel authorisation for the United States before departure. A valid passport is required. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
Besides French public holidays, the office closes on the US national holiday (4 July). Bridge days around holidays may bring extra closures.
Emergency assistance
US nationals in urgent need of help can call +33 5 56 48 63 85. Typical emergencies are a lost passport before a flight, a hospital stay or an arrest; costs remain with the person concerned.
US missions in France
The United States in France
- Paris – Embassy of the United States
- Marseille – Consulate General
- Strasbourg – Consulate General
- Bordeaux – Consulate (this page)
- Lyon – Consulate
- Rennes – Consulate
- Fort-de-France – Consular Agency
- Paea – Consular Agency
- Paramaribo – Consular Agency
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate of the United States in Bordeaux
What is the address of the US consulate in Bordeaux?
At 89, Quai des Chartrons, 33000 Bordeaux.
How can I call the US consulate in Bordeaux?
+33 5 56 48 63 85.
Do French citizens need a visa for the United States?
No visa, but an electronic travel authorisation is required.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: official website of the consulate (checked October 2026), 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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