U.S. Embassy & Consulates
in France

How We Can Help

• Help you find appropriate medical care;
• Assist you in reporting a crime to the police;
• Contact relatives or friends with your written consent;
• Explain the local criminal justice process in general terms;
• Provide a list of local English-speaking attorneys;
• Provide information on victim’s compensation programs in the U.S.;
• Provide the Paris Police Prefecture pamphlet in English, Paris in Complete Safety, which offers practical advice and useful telephone numbers for visitors;
• Provide an emergency loan for repatriation to the United States and/or limited medical support in cases of destitution;
• Help you find accommodation and arrange flights home;
• Replace a stolen or lost passport;
• Provide you with names and address of specific victims’ assistance organizations in the U.S.

The Embassy cannot:

• Investigate crimes;
• Provide legal advice or represent you in court;
• Serve as official interpreters or translators;
• Pay legal, medical, or other fees for you;
• Request preferential treatment for U.S. citizens during legal proceedings in France