France

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Indicatif Téléphonique

+33

Capitale

Paris

Population

68 millions

Nom Natif

France

Région

Europe

Western Europe

Fuseau Horaire

Central European Time

UTC+01:00

France is a Western European country and EU/Schengen/Eurozone founding member, known as the world's most visited country. Paris, the capital, features the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Champs-Élysées. Visitors are drawn to Paris monuments and museums, French Riviera beaches (Nice, Cannes, Saint-Tropez), Loire Valley châteaux, Mont-Saint-Michel, Provence lavender fields, French Alps skiing, Bordeaux and Burgundy wine regions, Normandy D-Day beaches, and exceptional French cuisine and culture. France offers unparalleled art, history, gastronomy, and diverse landscapes from Mediterranean coast to Alpine peaks.

Visa Requirements for France

As a Schengen Area founding member, France follows standard Schengen visa policies. EU/EEA/Swiss citizens can enter with just a valid ID card or passport for unlimited stays. Citizens of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and many other countries can enter visa-free for tourism or business stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen Area. Those requiring Schengen visas should apply through French consulates or embassies, submitting completed application forms, passport photographs, travel itinerary, proof of accommodation, travel insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage), and proof of financial means. France is the world's most popular tourist destination with over 80 million visitors annually. Processing typically takes 15 calendar days.

Types de Visa Courants

Visa-Free Entry (Schengen)

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period; applies to entire Schengen Area including France; passport must be valid 3 months beyond departure.

For tourism, business, conferences, visiting friends/family for US, UK, Australia, Canada, and other eligible nationalities.

EU/EEA/Swiss Entry

Unlimited stay; can enter with valid national ID card or passport; freedom of movement rights apply; can work without permit.

For EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens for tourism, work, residence, or any purpose without restrictions.

Schengen Visa (Type C)

Up to 90 days within 180-day period; valid for all Schengen countries; single, double, or multiple entry; processing 15 days.

For short-term stays including tourism, business, cultural events, conferences for nationalities requiring Schengen visa.

Long-Stay Visa (Type D)

Beyond 90 days; requires specific purpose documentation; leads to residence permit; France-specific, though allows Schengen transit.

For stays exceeding 90 days including work, study, family reunification, or residence in France.

Important Travel Information

Passport validity: Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond intended departure from Schengen Area. Issued within last 10 years.

90/180 rule: Maximum 90 days in any 180-day period across entire Schengen Area, not just France.

Travel insurance: Required for Schengen visa applicants with minimum €30,000 coverage. Recommended for all travelers.

Villes avec missions

Où ce pays maintient des ambassades ou consulats

Présences diplomatiques

Ambassades présentes en France

Ambassades et consulats accrédités dans ce pays. Sélectionnez une mission pour consulter la fiche détaillée.

Afghanistan

France

Paris
Allemagne

France

Paris
Autriche

France

Paris
Bahreïn

France

Paris
Comores

France

Paris
Égypte

France

Paris
Équateur

France

Paris
Fidji

France

Bordeaux
Guatemala

France

ParisBordeauxLyon
Guinée équatoriale

France

Paris
Haïti

France

Paris
Honduras

France

Paris
Inde

France

Paris
République centrafricaine

France

Paris

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