Passport valid for at least three months after departure date required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except the following:
1. nationals of the EU who are holders of national identity cards.

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to three months except in the following cases:
(a) 2. nationals of Canada, the USA and some EU countries do not usually require a visa, but under some circumstances, such as if they are to receive a salary even if their trip is a short stay, they may need a visa. Such circumstances are decided individually. For further information, write to: Consulat Général de France, Service des Visas, 6A Cromwell Place, PO Box 57, London SW7 2EW, UK, enclosing a self-addressed stamped envelope for the reply, a photocopy of the main pages of your passport and stating your exact destination and the length and purpose of your stay;
(b) US nationals need a visa if they are crew members, or journalists on assignments, or students enrolled at schools and universities in any of the French Overseas Departments.

Note: Nationals of the EU do not need a long-stay visa (trips exceeding three months).

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).