Go to the French consulate nearest you and find out if passport applications require a personal appearance by appointment. Otherwise, retrieve the passport application paperwork for completion. Visit http://ambafrance-us.org/spip.php?article569 to locate a French Embassy in your country.
Present 1 form of identification and proof of French citizenship. If you cannot furnish an original copy of a French birth certificate, you may also provide a naturalization certificate, certificate of French nationality, or declaration of acquisition of French nationality.
Provide a proof of your permanent address in the form of a utility bill, tax return or rent receipt if required by the consulate. Students who live on a university campus can obtain a letter from the school stating the student's address.
Prepare to submit one passport-type photograph taken within the past 6 months. The color photo must be 2-by-2 inches in size and taken against a light blue or white background. The offices of the French Consulate also often provide a photo service for passport and visa applicants.
Return to the French Embassy and follow the consular's instructions on where to submit your application documents and fees. Immediate processing is not available, but you can request expedited service at an extra cost. Otherwise, expect your French passport to be processed within three weeks.
