Adding Visa Pages to Passports

There is now an $82 charge to add extra visa pages to passports.

This procedure must be done by mail unless your departure is imminent, or you need to affix a residence permit to your current passport.  

Visa pages may be added to current, full-validity passports (10 years for adults and 5 years for children) that are in good condition. There is an $82 charge for this service.    

We generally recommend adding no more than two sets of visa page inserts to a passport because the added thickness may result in damage to the binding of the book during its validity.  Applicants who have already had two sets of visa pages added may wish to consider early renewal of their passport.

If you meet the above requirements, submit all of the following:

1. Current valid passport;
2. Completed, signed and dated form DS-4085;
3. Include a self-addressed Chronopost envelope, available at all French post offices for the return of your passport. Processing and receipt times are approximately 3 to 5 business days.
4. Pay the fee ($82) using the by mail instructions and credit card authorization form (PDF - 72 kb) which must be signed and dated, or a French mandat cash (blue form - money order) available at all French post offices.  We strongly recommend that you pay the passport fee using the credit card authorization form.  However, if you prefer not to use a credit card, you may submit a French mandat cash. See exchange rate for consular services to determine the euro equivalent, AND learn the proper type of French mandat cash (PDF - 266 kb) to be used for this service.

Where To Send Your Passport Application

If you reside in the Paris Consular District area: Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Rennes or Strasbourg, you must send your visa pages application to the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Paris. Note that the online version of the Department of State application form includes instructions for use in the U.S. only.  These instructions do NOT apply to your application in France.  Do not send your file to the United States if you are making a by-mail passport application in France.  Please follow specific instructions provided on this webpage and send your complete application by registered mail or Chronopost to::

U.S. Embassy
American Citizen Services
Passport Unit
4, avenue Gabriel
75382 Paris Cedex 08

If you reside in the Marseille Consular District area: Marseille, Nice or Toulouse, you must send your visa pages application to the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Marseille.

Tips to Expedite Your Passport Application

For faster service, we recommend you complete all passport application forms online and print them out for your signature. When printing out the form, please note that only one-sided pages of the application form are accepted.

You may also submit a typewritten or printed form. Please print legibly using black ink, and make sure that all of the entered information is complete and correct. Illegible applications may delay application processing times.

Imminent Departure

If you are traveling immediately and can submit a travel or e-ticket as proof of imminent departure, or you have an appointment with an administrative office in order to affix a residence permit or visa to your current passport, your application may be processed in person at the Consular Section of the Embassy in Paris by appointment only. For all other cases you must apply by mail.

If you reside in the Marseille Consular District please call 04 91 54 90 84 to schedule an appointment.