The U.S. government remains concerned that terrorists are intent on targeting U.S. citizens, including children. Terrorists may employ a variety of tactics, such as violent assaults and kidnappings. In the past they have used knives, guns, and vehicles as ramming devices. They may target schools, hospitals, churches, tourist locations, transportation hubs, and other public venues. ...
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By U.S. Mission to France | 11 May, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy, Paris Nationwide Demonstrations and Strikes by Major Transportation Unions in France: Air France, French National Railway Networks and Civil Service Employees April 4, 2018 Transportation unions in France have called for nationwide strikes and demonstrations which are affecting the nation’s railway system and local transport lines, including the métro and bus system in ...
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By U.S. Mission to France | 4 April, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Air France, Demonstrations, public transportation, SNCF, strikes
Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35. The $10 execution fee increase applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form including: first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen. Customers applying with the DS-11 ...
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By U.S. Mission to France | 30 March, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot ...
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By U.S. Mission to France | 2 February, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Federal Post Card Application, Federal Voting Assistance Program, Mid-term, U.S. elections, Voting, Voting Registration
As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September ...
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By U.S. Mission to France | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. The U.S. Embassy in France reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness of personal ...
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By U.S. Mission to France | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals and events. This Travel Alert expires on January 31, 2018. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that the ...
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By U.S. Mission to France | 17 November, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Department of State ; U.S. Citizens ; Terrorism, Europe Travel Alert, Security
The U.S. Embassy in Paris, in collaboration with the American Presence Post in Rennes is pleased to announce the provision of off-site consular services on February 3, 2017. Applicants for first passports, passport renewals, report of births, and notarial services must schedule an appointment through the Embassy in order to receive services at the off-site location. Appointments ...
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By U.S. Mission to France | 9 January, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Rennes, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Consular Services Day
