French Embassy in Vienna

The Embassy of France in Vienna represents French diplomatic interests in Austria and Monaco, maintaining what the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs describes as 'friendly political relations' with converging views on European fiscal policy, labor directives, and agricultural matters. The bilateral relationship operates through the Austro-French Centre for Rapprochement in Europe (Österreichisch-Französisches Zentrum für Annäherung in Europa), established in 1978 and jointly financed by both governments to organize conferences on bilateral relations and Central/Eastern European issues. France's presence in Austria extends beyond traditional diplomacy through Institut Français d'Autriche promoting French culture, Campus France facilitating educational exchange, Business France supporting economic development, and the Franco-Austrian Chamber of Commerce connecting business communities. The French Lycée of Vienna, founded in 1946, enrolls over 1,900 pupils with 39% Austrian, 41% French, and 20% third-country nationals, demonstrating deep educational ties. French is the most widely studied foreign language in Austria after English, with 9.6% of Austrian students learning French. France ranks as Austria's seventh-largest supplier (2.7% market share) and fifth-largest customer in trade relations. The embassy coordinates France's multilateral engagement through representations to UN agencies and OSCE headquartered in Vienna.

The Consular Section (Wipplingerstraße 24-26, 1010 Vienna, phone +43 720 380 067) provides services for French nationals in Austria including passport applications and renewals, national identity cards (Carte Nationale d'Identité), emergency travel documents, civil status registration (births, marriages, deaths), French nationality matters, consular registration, electoral registration for French elections, document legalization and authentication, notarial services, and emergency assistance. Services require appointments scheduled through embassy website or phone. French nationals should register with the consulate for emergency notifications. Emergency consular assistance available for French citizens facing arrest, hospitalization, document loss, or urgent situations.

France and Austria maintain extensive cultural and educational exchange. French ranks as the most widely studied foreign language in Austria after English, with 9.6% of Austrian students learning French according to French Ministry statistics. The French Lycée in Vienna, founded in 1946, enrolls over 1,900 pupils comprising 39% Austrian nationals, 41% French nationals, and 20% third-country nationals, serving as a bilingual educational bridge. France ranks as the fifth-most popular destination for Austrian university students. Institut français Vienna conducts cultural programming promoting French arts, cinema, literature, and contemporary culture. Scientific cooperation operates through French research organizations (CNRS, INSERM, CEA) and the Hubert-Curien Amadeus Integrated Action Plan, with France ranking as Austria's fifth-largest scientific partner. The Austro-French Centre for Rapprochement in Europe, established in 1978 and based in Vienna, organizes conferences fostering dialogue on European integration, bilateral relations, and Central/Eastern European affairs.

Consular appointments scheduled through embassy website or by phone. Consular Section: Wipplingerstraße 24-26, 1010 Vienna, phone +43 720 380 067. Office hours Monday-Friday 09:00-12:30. For emergencies affecting French nationals, contact embassy during office hours or use emergency contact for after-hours situations.