| Passport Required? | |
|---|---|
| British | Yes |
| Australian | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes |
| USA | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes/1 |
| Visa Required? | |
| British | No/2 |
| Australian | No/2 |
| Canadian | No/3 |
| USA | No/3 |
| Other EU | No/2/3 |
| Return Ticket Required? | |
| British | No |
| Australian | No |
| Canadian | No |
| USA | No |
| Other EU | No |
Passports
Passport valid for at least three months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
1. nationals of France with a valid ID card.
1. nationals of France with a valid ID card.
Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:
2. nationals of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden and the UK for stays of up to three months;
3. nationals of Canada, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovak Republic, Slovenia and the USA for stays of up to one month.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the French consulate general for visa requirements (see Contact Addresses for France).
2. nationals of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden and the UK for stays of up to three months;
3. nationals of Canada, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovak Republic, Slovenia and the USA for stays of up to one month.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the French consulate general for visa requirements (see Contact Addresses for France).
Types of Visa and Cost
All visas, regardless of duration of stay and number of entries permitted, cost €35. In most circumstances, no fee applies to students, recipients of government fellowships and citizens of the EU and their family members.
Validity
Short stay (31 to 90 days and double- or multiple-entry): valid for a maximum of six months from date of issue.
Applications to:
French consulate general (for personal visas), or consular section at embassy (for diplomatic or service visas); see Contact Addresses for France. All applications must be made in person.
Working Days Required
One day to three weeks, depending on nationality.