Join French community events in Iowa celebrating your cultural heritage. Find cultural festivals, professional networking events, religious celebrations, educational workshops, fundraisers, and social gatherings that bring the French community together. Stay connected with events that honor your traditions and create meaningful connections.
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
- Legal validation and authentication of copies of documents
The Alliance Française of Central Iowa is an all-volunteer, non-profit, educational, and cultural organization whose mission is to help foster friendship and collaboration between the people of Central Iowa and the French speaking world. We work to develop knowledge and appreciation of the French culture and the French language.
We are part of the Alliance Française global network that dates from 1883, when the Alliance de Paris was created. Today, there are over 1200 Alliance chapters established in 112 countries. The Alliance Française of Central Iowa was established in 1994.
The Alliance welcomes anyone who wants to experience French language or culture.
