Western Europe

France visa requirements

Travellers from 93 of 198 countries can visit France easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

What 198 passports need to visit France

Find your own passport in the list below for the exact rule.

No visa needed82 of 198 passportsJust show your passport at the border.
Free to visit, live and work11 of 198 passportsVisit, live and work freely.
Visa needed105 of 198 passportsApply at the embassy or consulate.

Types of France visa

Tourist visa and visa-free visits6 optionsMany travellers can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Others need a short-stay Schengen visa.
Airport transit visa2 optionsMany passengers can change flights at one French airport without a visa if they stay in the international transit area for less than one day. Some nationalities need an airport transit visa even when staying in that area.
Business visit2 optionsEligible travellers can make short business visits without a visa. Others use a short-stay Schengen visa.
Study and school visits4 optionsStudy and educational training can qualify for a Schengen visa fee exemption. Longer study stays generally require a long-stay visa or residence permit. Some school groups can visit without a visa.
Permission to work3 optionsEuropean free movement allows eligible citizens to work in France without a visa. France also permits work during some visa-free stays. Other work arrangements have separate conditions.
Family members and residence cards2 optionsFamily members of European single market citizens can qualify for visa-free entry with a suitable residence card. The rules depend on the card and whether they accompany or join their family member.
Exceptional visa at the border1 optionsA Schengen visa can be issued at the border in exceptional cases. This is not a routine arrival option for holidays.

Find your passport

198 of 198 passports

Who can visit easily, by part of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

Europe43 of 45 countries
Americas26 of 35 countries
Oceania10 of 14 countries
Asia12 of 50 countries
Africa2 of 54 countries

Planning a trip? Read the France guide

Questions

How many passports can enter France without a visa?

93 of 198 passports can enter without applying before travel.

Which territories belong to France?

French Guiana, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Lands, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, New Caledonia Réunion, and 4 more and more.

What is the most common entry rule for France?

Visa needed: it applies to 105 passports.

Which passports need an embassy visa for France?

105 passports, including India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan Nigeria, and 100 more.

Do India passport holders need a visa for France?

Visa needed.

Do China passport holders need a visa for France?

Visa needed.

Do United States passport holders need a visa for France?

No visa needed, for up to 90 days.

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for France?

Visa needed.

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for France?

Visa needed.

Do Brazil passport holders need a visa for France?

No visa needed, for up to 90 days.

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