Getting a Visa to travel to France

Unless you are a national from a country of the European Union, you will need to get a visa to travel to France. For some nationalities, visas are only required for stays over 3 months. However, for some other nationalities, a visa may be required even if you are coming for less than 3 months.

You can use the tool below to get information about visa application: do you need a visa for stays under three months? What are the contact details for the French Embassy or Consulate within your country of residence?

List of nationalities for which a visa is required for stays under three months in France

Select your nationality to obtain details on how to obtain your visa.