P-1 Visa for French citizens: Data and Posts
French nationals received 792 P-1 visas in FY2025, rank 6. Counts by post in France, validity and embassy addresses from State Department sources.
Page reviewed October 30, 2026.
What it is
French nationals received 792 P-1 visas in fiscal year 2025, which ranks 6 among nationalities and is 3.4% of the 23,249 issued worldwide.
Paris issued the most of any post in France. The P-1 is a U.S. work visa for internationally recognized athletes and for members of internationally recognized entertainment groups. A U.S. employer, sponsoring organization or agent files a petition with USCIS first, and the consular interview follows the approval. These figures are our sums of State Department monthly tables, count visas issued abroad, and leave out people who change status inside the U.S.
- P-1 visas, French nationals, FY2025
- 792Rank 6 of all nationalities, 3.4% of 23,249 worldwide.
- Top issuing post in the country
- Paris706 P-1 visas issued there in FY2025.
- P-1 visa validity
- 60 monthsMultiple entries; never longer than the approved petition.
- Reciprocity fee
- NoneThe standard visa application fee still applies.
P-1 visas issued to French nationals, FY2023 to FY2025
Read these figures with their limits. They are our sums of the State Department's monthly tables of nonimmigrant visas issued by nationality, October to September. They count visas issued at consulates, so they leave out P-1 approvals for people who change status inside the U.S. The P-1 class combines the P-1A and P-1B, with no split.
| Fiscal year | P-1 visas issued | Rank by nationality | Share of world P-1 | Change from prior year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 692 | 8 | 2.9% | Not computed |
| FY2024 | 722 | 8 | 2.9% | up 4.3% |
| FY2025 | 792 | 6 | 3.4% | up 9.7% |
Where in France P-1 visas are issued
Paris is the only French post with a P-1 row in the State Department's post tables. Post counts are visas issued at that post to applicants of any nationality, so they are not the same as the nationality totals above.
| Post | P-1 issued FY2023 | P-1 issued FY2024 | P-1 issued FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 623 | 696 | 706 |
U.S. embassy and consulate addresses in France
Addresses are copied from the U.S. mission's own pages on October 30, 2026. Confirm the address and entrance on your appointment confirmation before travelling.
- Embassy Paris, 4 avenue Gabriel, 75008 Paris
Reciprocity and process notes for French nationals
The State Department schedule lists P-1 through P-4 for French nationals with no reciprocity fee, multiple entries and 60 months. The footnote on those rows says validity may not exceed the approved petition's validity or the months shown, whichever is less. We read the schedule on the State Department's mirror host on October 30, 2026, because the main site blocked automated reads that day, so confirm the rows on the live page.
- France rose from eighth to sixth by P-1 visas issued between FY2024 and FY2025, and its count has risen in each of the three years. We give no reason, because no source does.
- The France mission visa pages we read have no P-specific section.
What we have not confirmed
- P-specific document requirements. The France mission pages we read do not give them.
- Appointment wait times, which change often and which we do not publish.
- USCIS approval counts for this nationality. We found no primary figure we could cite.
How this compares with other P-1 pages
- Mexico: 5,189 P-1 visas in FY2025, rank 1.
- United Kingdom: 2,020 P-1 visas in FY2025, rank 2.
- South Korea: 1,449 P-1 visas in FY2025, rank 3.
Common questions
How many P-1 visas are issued to French citizens?
692 in FY2023, 722 in FY2024 and 792 in FY2025, by our sums of State Department monthly tables. These count visas issued abroad and exclude change of status inside the U.S.
Which U.S. post in France issues the most P-1 visas?
Paris, with 706 in FY2025. Post counts include applicants of every nationality.
How long is the P-1 visa valid for French citizens?
60 months on the State Department schedule we read, and never longer than the approved petition. The State Department can change the schedule at any time, so confirm it on the live page. The standard visa application fee still applies.
Do I apply for the P-1 at the embassy first?
No. A U.S. petitioner files Form I-129 with USCIS first. The embassy interview comes after the petition is approved.
Is Lando a law firm?
No. Lando is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Petitions are prepared in coordination with licensed U.S. immigration attorneys. For advice about your own situation, speak to a licensed immigration attorney.
Sources
Lando is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Petitions are prepared in coordination with licensed U.S. immigration attorneys.