France Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

Visa-free nationalities
94
Visa on arrival
0
eTA / e-Visa
0
Total streamlined
94
Visa required in advance
104

France's visa policy is moderately open relative to other destinations worldwide. If your nationality is not listed as visa-free, you will need to apply for a France tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free

Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit France Visa-Free (94)

Passport holders from these countries can enter France without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.

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Fees

France Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)

  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C, tourism/visit, up to 90 days)

    Up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial sourcefrance-visas.gouv.fr ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C, business)

    Up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial sourcefrance-visas.gouv.fr ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

  • Airport transit visa (type A)

    Airport international transit onlyofficial sourcefrance-visas.gouv.fr ↗

    EUR 90 (~$102)

  • ETIAS travel authorisation (upcoming, EU-wide)

    3 years or until passport expiryofficial sourcetravel-europe.europa.eu ↗

    EUR 20 (~$23)

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Applications are handled via VFS Global (TLScontact/Capago in some countries) - a service fee applies on top of the visa fee and varies by country and centre.

Transit

France Transit Visa

France publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.

Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Required for nationals of certain countries to transit through the international zone of a French airport without entering French territory, between two legs of an international journey.

Fee is EUR 90 (raised from EUR 80 effective 11 June 2024 per EU Commission Delegated Regulation 2024/1415; confirmed still current). Only required for nationals of countries listed in the common EU airport transit visa list (e.g. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo DR, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Turkey). Holders of valid Schengen, US, Canadian, or UK visas/residence permits are often exempt. Applied for at the French consulate.

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FAQ

France Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit France?

It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter France visa-free. If your country is not listed, you will likely need to apply for a France tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Which countries can visit France without a visa?

94 countries can visit France without a visa in 2026, including: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to France.

How do I apply for a France tourist visa?

If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry to France, you typically need to apply at a France embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.

How long can I stay in France without a visa?

The maximum visa-free stay duration in France varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.

By nationality

France Visa Guides by Nationality

Step-by-step France visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.

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