Passport/Visa
| | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | | British | 1 | No | No | | Australian | Yes | No | Yes | | Canadian | Yes | No | Yes | | USA | Yes | No | Yes | | OtherEU | 1 | No | Yes | | Japanese | Yes | No | Yes |
Note: France is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. For further details about passport/visa regulations within the Schengen area see the introductory section How to Use this Guide.
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for three months beyond length of stay required by all, except 1. nationals of EU countries, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino and Switzerland holding valid national identification cards.
VISAS: Required by all except the following for a period not exceeding three months:
(a) nationals of countries referred to in the chart and under passport exemptions above;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela;
(c) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport. The following nationals always require an airport transit visa when not leaving the airport: Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem Rep), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Liberia, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria and holders of Palestinian travel documents.
Types of visa and cost: A uniform Schengen visa, is issued for Short-stay visits (tourist, business and students), Airport transit, Transit and Long-stay (circulation) visits. Short-stay: £15-£20 for one to 30 days (single- or multiple-entry); £17-£29 for 31-90 days. Transit/Air transit: £5-£8 (single-, double- or multiple-entry). Long-stay: £29.90 for over 90 days.
Note: (a) Prices change with the prevalent exchange rate, so visitors are advised to check the exact price before travelling. Payment is accepted in cash and Pounds Sterling only. (b) Spouses and children of EU nationals can obtain a visa free of charge on presentation of relevant documentation.
Validity: Short-stay visas are valid for a maximum of six months from date of issue for single or multiple entries of maximum 90 days in total. Transit visas are valid for single or multiple entries of maximum five days per entry, including the day of arrival. Long-stay visas are valid for up to three years for a maximum stay of 90 days in every six month period. Visas cannot be extended; a new application must be made each time.
Application to: Consulate (for all personal applications) or Consular section at Embassy (for all diplomatic, service or other applications); see Contact Addresses section. Travellers visiting just one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of that country; travellers visiting more than one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of the country chosen as the main destination or the country they will enter first (if they have no main destination).
Application requirements: (a) Passport valid for at least three months longer than validity of the visa with one blank page to affix visa stamp. (b) One application form. (c) One passport-size photo. (d) Evidence of sufficient funds for stay. (e) Proof of occupation with letter from employer, accountant, school or university. (f) Return ticket to country of residence, and visa for next destination if required. (g) Evidence of hotel reservations, a certificate of board and lodging to be obtained by your French host from the local town hall, means of support or proof of official invitation from host or company. (h) Evidence of medical insurance. (i) Fee; payable in cash only. (j) For business travellers: a letter of invitation from a french company. (k) For student trips: a letter from school stating dates of trip, address in France and name of persons responsible for student.
Note: Postal applications are only acceptable for nationals of some countries and regions; consult the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) for further information.
Working days required: 24 hours to four weeks, depending on nationality.
Temporary residence: A Work Permit may have to be obtained in France. For full details, contact the Long Stay visa section of the Consulate General or Embassy; see Contact Addresses section.
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