Comprehensive visa requirements for travelers to France from different countries
Last updated: February 24, 2026
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay 90/180
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay: 90 days in any 180-day period
EU freedom of movement
Indefinite right of residence under EU law. Registration with OFII recommended for stays beyond 3 months if establishing residence or employment.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within any 180-day period across entire Schengen Area
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within any 180-day period across entire Schengen Area
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within any 180-day period across entire Schengen Area
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen 90/180 rule
Unlimited. EU freedom of movement. Croatian ID card accepted.
Unlimited. EU citizens may reside indefinitely with registration for stays beyond 3 months.
Unlimited stay. Denmark and France are both EU/Schengen members - full freedom of movement.
Unlimited stay. Finland and France are both EU/Schengen members - full freedom of movement.
EU freedom of movement (no visa; residence rules apply for long stays)
EU freedom of movement
EU freedom of movement
Unlimited stay. Ireland and France are both EU members - full freedom of movement.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within 180-day Schengen period. Combined across all Schengen countries.
EU freedom of movement
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay: 90 days in any 180-day period.
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay: 90 days in any 180-day period
EU freedom of movement
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen 90/180 rule
Unlimited stay. Norway is EEA/Schengen; France is EU/Schengen. Full freedom of movement.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within 180-day Schengen period.
EU freedom of movement
EU freedom of movement
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen 90/180 rule
Unlimited stay. Romania and France are both EU/Schengen members - full freedom of movement.
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay: 90 days in any 180-day period
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay: 90 days in any 180-day period
EU freedom of movement
Unlimited stay. Sweden and France are both EU/Schengen members - full freedom of movement.
Max stay: 90 days
Freedom of movement (Schengen/EU agreement)
Max stay: 90 days
90 days within 180-day Schengen period. Biometric passport required.
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay: 90 days in any 180-day period
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay: up to 90 days in any 180-day period (tourism/business)
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short stay: up to 90 days in any 180-day period (tourism/business)
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period on Type C Schengen visa.
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) required
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen visa required
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen visa required
Schengen visa required. Apply at French Embassy/Consulate.
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen visa required
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen visa required
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen visa required
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen visa required
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen visa required
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa required for tourism/business; 90/180 rule applies after entry
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen visa (Type C) required
Max stay: 90 days
Schengen visa required
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