The Consulate of the United States in Rennes is an official consular post of the United States in France, serving US citizens in its consular district.
Contact Details
| Address | 30, quai Duguay Trouin, 35000 Rennes, France |
| Telephone | +33 2 23 44 09 60 |
| usarennes@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 30, quai Duguay Trouin, 35000 Rennes.
- Opening hours: the official website gives no fixed public hours.
- Good to know: The U.S. Embassy lists Rennes as an American Presence Post, 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 Rennes serve?
The United States runs this consulate for its citizens in this part of France. The United States also has consular offices in Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille and Strasbourg. Rennes is in the Ille-et-Vilaine département (Brittany). If you need a passport or visa, the US consulate in Bordeaux (372 km) is the closest career post.
Consular services
The office deals with matters such as:
- US passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification of documents and signatures
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
What US citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official US government information:
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
The consulate is closed on French public holidays and on the US national holiday (4 July). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone.
Emergency assistance
US nationals in urgent need of help can call +33 2 23 44 09 60. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform relatives; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer.
US missions in France
The United States in France
- Paris – Embassy of the United States
- Marseille – Consulate General
- Strasbourg – Consulate General
- Bordeaux – Consulate
- Lyon – Consulate
- Rennes – Consulate (this page)
- Fort-de-France – Consular Agency
- Paea – Consular Agency
- Paramaribo – Consular Agency
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate of the United States in Rennes
What is the address of the US consulate in Rennes?
At 30, quai Duguay Trouin, 35000 Rennes.
How can I call the US consulate in Rennes?
+33 2 23 44 09 60.
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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