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Honorary Consuls of France are either French citizens or citizens of the host country who are nominated by the French “Ministère des Affaires Etrangères” and delegated by the Consul General of the circumscriptions to which they belong. They are not diplomats by training and are not paid. They are, however, officially accredited by the host country and enjoy privileges and immunities as defined by the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations dated 24 April 1963.
The Honorary Consuls perform certain administrative functions; protect their constituent inhabitants and travelers; facilitate visits by political representatives and business leaders, and promote trade, investment and the arts.
Services Rendered
- Passport distribution
- Delivery of Proof of Living Certificates
- Delivery of Residential Certificates
- Delivery of Customs and Excise Certificates
- Legal validation and authentication of copies of documents
Alliance Française is the largest and oldest network of French language and cultural centers in the world. It was founded in 1883 in Paris, France. The Alliance Française chapters across the world are dedicated to promoting French language and francophone culture in order to foster relationships between people of all nationalities, ethnicity, and backgrounds. Alliance Française of Washington, D.C. is one of the 850 chapters in the world, and one of 114 chapters in the US. The American network of Alliance Française chapters is the most important of all the Alliance Française’s networks.
The Alliance Française d’Indianapolis is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-governmental organization. It is not subsidized by any government. It is an educational and cultural institution headed by a Franco-American Board of Directors.
The Alliance Française d’Indianapolis. serves as the leading center for French language, French culture and francophone resources in central Indiana. Alliance Française d’Indianapolis enriches the lives of the central Indiana community by offering the chance to connect with people of different backgrounds and cultures to better understand and appreciate the greater global community.