2025 Guide for Making an Appointment at the Paris Prefecture (75)

The Paris prefecture has updated its appointment booking system in 2025. This comprehensive guide explains the new procedure, the different types of services available, and tips for more easily obtaining an appointment at this particularly busy prefecture.

How to Take an Appointment in the Paris Préfecture

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选择您的预约

输入您的电子邮箱和电话号码以立即激活提醒。

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我们的机器人全天候(24小时/30天)监控Préfecture的可用预约时段。

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实时提醒

一旦有预约可用,您将通过短信和电子邮件收到提醒。

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RDV Alert - Slots available 28/10-30/10. Click this url to make an appointment:
https://www.rdv-prefecture.interieur.gouv.fr/rdvpref/reservation/demarche/3987

Puis-je me rendre à la préfecture sans rendez-vous ?

Attention: a prior appointment with the Paris prefecture is mandatory, according to the announcement published on the Paris police prefecture website, starting March 9, 2024.

The Different Sites of the Paris Prefecture

It is essential to know the different sites of the Paris prefecture, as procedures are distributed across several addresses:

SiteAddressServices
Préfecture de Police
Délégation à l'immigration
Service d'administration des étrangers
1, bis rue de Lutèce
75195 Paris cedex 04
Centres de réception des étrangers (CRE)Hôtel de Police 19 - 21, rue Truffaut Paris 17
Centre Asile92 Bd Ney 75018 Paris
  • Asylum applications

Types of Procedures Available Online

The Paris Police Prefecture offers several types of online services:

Foreigners' residence

  • First residence permit application
  • Residence permit renewal
  • Status change
  • Travel document for refugees
  • Regularization visa
  • Family reunification

Access to French Nationality

  • Submission of naturalization application
  • Declaration of nationality (marriage)
  • Decree collection
  • Welcome ceremony
  • French nationality certificate
  • Name francization request

Other procedures

  • Exchange of foreign driving license
  • Medical commission for driving licenses
  • Submission of association files
  • Various certificates
  • Honor medals
  • Procedures for professionals

How to carry out these procedures online

Here is the procedure to follow in 2025 to carry out these procedures online with the Paris Prefecture:

  1. 1

    Access the official website

    Go to the official website of the Paris prefecture: prefecturedepolice.interieur.gouv.fr

  2. 2

    Select your procedure category

    In the "Make an appointment" section, select the category corresponding to your need (Foreigners, Nationality, Driving license, etc.).

  3. 3

    Create your account or log in

    Since 2025, a personal account is necessary to make an appointment. If you don't have one, create one with your email address.

    Creating this account also allows you to manage your appointments (cancellation, rescheduling) and track the progress of your applications.

  4. 4

    Choose the specific type of procedure

    Select your specific procedure from the options provided.

  5. 5

    Complete the pre-application form

    For certain procedures, you will need to complete a pre-application form with your personal and administrative information.

    Important: Prepare in advance all the documents needed to complete this form (passport number, exact dates of entry into France, etc.). Once started, the form expires after 30 minutes of inactivity.

  6. 6

    Submit the application form

    Check your information and submit the form online to finalize your procedure.

  7. 7

    Receive confirmation

    You will immediately receive an email confirmation with an appointment confirmation and a list of documents to bring.

Difficulties in Obtaining an Appointment in Paris

The Paris prefecture is one of the busiest in France, which leads to several problems in booking appointments:

Main obstacles

  • Rapid saturation of available slots
  • Frequent messages "no appointments available"
  • Disconnections during the booking process
  • Long wait in the virtual queue
  • Need to check the site at all hours

Most difficult categories

  • Retrait titre de sejour
  • First residence permit application
  • Naturalization
  • Exchange of foreign driving license
  • "Talent passport" residence permits

Solutions for Getting an Appointment in Paris

1. Use RDVHUB for Paris

Our RDVHUB service continuously monitors availability on the Paris prefecture website and instantly alerts you as soon as a slot becomes available.

The main advantage is that you don't need to constantly refresh the site, our system does it for you 24/7.

2. Optimal Connection Strategies

According to our analysis, certain times are more favorable for finding slots at the Paris prefecture:

  • Late hours: between 11:00 PM and 12:30 AM
  • Early morning: between 5:30 AM and 7:00 AM
  • Favorable days: Tuesday and Wednesday
  • Specific times: beginning of the month (1st to 3rd)

These times correspond to periods when the prefecture generally updates its availability or when cancellations are processed by the system.

3. Solutions for Urgent Situations

In case of proven emergency (imminent permit expiration, critical professional situation), the Paris prefecture has offered several options since 2025:

  • Online emergency form on the official website
  • Email to [email protected] with supporting documents

Note: these options are reserved for genuinely urgent situations and require solid supporting evidence.

4. Alternative Solutions

In some cases, alternatives can be considered:

  • Online services: Some procedures can be completed entirely online without an appointment via the site ANEF
  • Neighboring prefectures: For certain procedures (driving licenses for example), other Île-de-France prefectures may be less congested
  • Legal assistance: Associations can help you with difficult procedures

Important note: Always check the exact address indicated on your appointment notification. Services may be reassigned between sites depending on periods of high demand.

Frequently Asked Questions about Paris Appointments

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Last updated: October 2025