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Martinique family visa

Some family members pay no visa fee. Children adopted by a French national have a reduced long-stay fee.

Ways to get a Martinique family visa

  1. Short-stay visa with a family fee waiver

    Visa needed

    Spouses of French nationals and family members of other EU/EFTA nationals qualify for the short-stay fee waiver.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.
    Fee
    No fee.
    1. Apply at a French embassy or consulate in your country of residence.
    2. Use the family fee waiver that applies to your circumstances.
  2. Long-stay visa for a spouse or adopted child of a French national

    Visa needed

    Spouses of French nationals qualify for a fee waiver. Children adopted by a French national qualify for a reduced fee.

    Stay
    More than 90 days; no maximum is given.
    Fee
    No fee for spouses of French nationals; €15 for children adopted by a French national.
    1. Apply at a French embassy or consulate in your country of residence.
    2. Pay the applicable fee unless the spouse fee waiver applies.

Who needs it

Family members who are not covered by an entry exemption need a visa valid for Martinique.

Who doesn't

Nationals of EU and EFTA member states, Andorra, Monaco and San Marino can reside without a visa for an unlimited period. A family-related fee waiver does not itself give visa-free entry.

How to apply

  1. Apply at a French embassy or consulate in your country of residence.
  2. Pay the applicable fee unless a fee waiver applies.

Good to know

  • Detailed spouse, dependant and residence requirements are not given.
  • If you are already in a part of France, applications can be made at the local prefecture.

Questions

Do I need a family visa for Martinique?

Family members who are not covered by an entry exemption need a visa valid for Martinique. Nationals of EU and EFTA member states, Andorra, Monaco and San Marino can reside without a visa for an unlimited period. A family-related fee waiver does not itself give visa-free entry.

What are the ways to get a family visa for Martinique?

There are 2 options: Short-stay visa with a family fee waiver (a visa from an embassy); Long-stay visa for a spouse or adopted child of a French national (a visa from an embassy).

How long can I stay on a Martinique family visa?

Up to 90 days for a short-stay visa; more than 90 days for a long-stay visa.

How much does a Martinique family visa cost?

Short stays: no fee for spouses of French nationals or family members of other EU/EFTA nationals. Long stays: no fee for spouses of French nationals; €15 for children adopted by a French national.

How do I apply for a Martinique family visa?

1. 1. Apply at a French embassy or consulate in your country of residence. 2. 2. Pay the applicable fee unless a fee waiver applies.

Does my passport change whether I need a family visa for Martinique?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Martinique visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a family visa for Martinique be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Martinique family visa rules?

On Martinique's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my family visa once I am in Martinique?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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