Consular Services in South Aquitaine

Information about consular services available in the region, including registration of births and help in emergencies...

Most countries have an Embassy or Consular Offices in Paris to deal with matters affecting their own nationals living in or visiting France. The UK and US also offer some consular services in Aquitaine.

UK Citizens

The UK Consulate-General in Bordeaux has jurisdiction over the region.

The services include:

  • Registration of births
  • Information on transferring money between the UK and France
  • Providing help in the event of accident, hospitalisation or violent assault
  • Providing details of local lawyers, interpreters, doctors and funeral directors
  • Offering support and contacting friends in a variety of other extreme or distressing situations

Office

  • British Consulate, Bordeaux
    At: 353 boulevard du president Wilson, 33073 Bordeaux
    Tel: 05 57 22 21 10
    Fax: 05 56 08 33 12
    Open to the public: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 09:00-12:30

US Citizens

The US Embassy in Paris has jurisdiction over the region. There is also an issuing post in Bordeaux.