Entry rules and official application

Rules checked on 23 October 2026

Passport and purpose covered
Ordinary French passport · tourism
Entry route
Visa exemption
Maximum short stay
90 days

The stay shown is a maximum under the stated route. A shorter stay may be granted.

Other passports and travel purposes

This section covers the sources and rules stated below; it does not certify every personal circumstance.
Passport and purpose coveredEntry routeMaximum short stayCheck the official visa service
ArgentinaVisa exemptionAs granted by the border authorityCheck the official visa service
AustraliaVisa exemptionAs granted by the border authorityCheck the official visa service
BrazilVisa exemptionAs granted by the border authorityCheck the official visa service
CanadaVisa exemptionAs granted by the border authorityCheck the official visa service
ChinaVisa exemptionAs granted by the border authorityCheck the official visa service
FranceVisa exemptionAs granted by the border authorityCheck the official visa service
GermanyVisa exemptionAs granted by the border authorityCheck the official visa service
IndiaVisa exemptionAs granted by the border authorityCheck the official visa service
IndonesiaVisa exemptionAs granted by the border authorityCheck the official visa service
JapanVisa exemptionAs granted by the border authorityCheck the official visa service
South KoreaVisa exemptionAs granted by the border authorityCheck the official visa service
MexicoVisa exemptionAs granted by the border authorityCheck the official visa service
NigeriaVisa or authorised online application requiredAs granted by the border authorityCheck the official visa service
PhilippinesVisa exemptionAs granted by the border authorityCheck the official visa service
RussiaVisa exemptionAs granted by the border authorityCheck the official visa service
SingaporeVisa exemptionAs granted by the border authorityCheck the official visa service
South AfricaVisa exemptionAs granted by the border authorityCheck the official visa service
TürkiyeVisa exemptionAs granted by the border authorityCheck the official visa service
United KingdomVisa exemptionAs granted by the border authorityCheck the official visa service
United StatesVisa exemptionAs granted by the border authorityCheck the official visa service

Check your own nationality, passport type, residence, route and travel dates with the official authority. The French-passport summary is not an eligibility decision for another nationality.

Prepare your documents

Use the official checklist for passport validity, permitted entry points, accommodation, funds, onward travel and insurance where required. Requirements for minors, emergency passports and dual nationals can differ.

Visa validity and authorised stay

The validity of a visa or travel authorisation is the period in which it can be used. The length of each visit and the number of entries are separate conditions. Follow the admission record issued at the border.

Application, payment and decision

Choose the category matching the actual purpose of travel. Apply through the government portal or its appointed provider, check the fee before paying, and allow for requests for additional documents. Approval and entry are decided by the competent authorities.

Work, study and residence

A tourist exemption or visitor visa does not automatically authorise employment, long-term study or residence. Check the appropriate permission before starting these activities.

Extension and change of status

Apply to the competent authority before your current permission expires. An extension, change of status or re-entry is subject to its own conditions; submitting a request does not by itself establish a right to remain.