Comprehensive visa requirements for France passport holders traveling worldwide
Last updated: February 20, 2026
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per 180-day period. Extendable through Dirección Nacional de Migraciones.
Max stay: 180 days
Visa-free entry up to 180 days
Unlimited stay. France is an EU/Schengen member state - no restrictions on freedom of movement, residence, or employment.
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free entry up to 90 days
Max stay: 180 days
Visa-free entry up to 6 months
Unlimited stay. France is an EU/Schengen member state - no restrictions on freedom of movement, residence, or employment.
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free entry up to 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per 180-day period. Extendable once for additional 90 days through Polícia Federal.
EU freedom of movement
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per calendar year. Extensions possible through Departamento de Extranjería y Migración.
Max stay: 30 days
Visa required. Tourist visas (L) typically granted for 30 days single/double entry or 90 days multiple entry. Transit exemptions: 15-day visa-free transit in Guangdong Province, 30-day visa-free transit in Beijing/Shanghai/select cities.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per 180-day period. Extension possible for additional 90 days through Migración Colombia.
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free entry up to 90 days
Unlimited stay. France is an EU/Schengen member state - no restrictions on freedom of movement, residence, or employment. Croatia joined Schengen Area on January 1, 2023.
EU freedom of movement
Unlimited stay. France is an EU/Schengen member state - no restrictions on freedom of movement, residence, or employment.
EU freedom of movement
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free entry up to 90 days
EU freedom of movement
EU freedom of movement
Max stay: 365 days
Visa-free entry up to 1 year
Unlimited stay. France is an EU/Schengen member state - no restrictions on freedom of movement, residence, or employment.
Unlimited stay. France is an EU/Schengen member state - no restrictions on freedom of movement, residence, or employment.
Unlimited stay. France is an EU/Schengen member state - no restrictions on freedom of movement, residence, or employment.
EEA/Schengen free movement
EU freedom of movement
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free entry up to 90 days
Unlimited stay. France is an EU/Schengen member state - no restrictions on freedom of movement, residence, or employment.
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free entry up to 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
90 days for tourism/business. Status of residence determined by immigration officer at entry. Cannot engage in paid activities.
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free entry up to 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free entry up to 30 days
EU freedom of movement
EU freedom of movement
EU freedom of movement
Max stay: 90 days
Social visit visa exemption
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free on arrival (30 days)
EU freedom of movement
Max stay: 180 days
Up to 180 days. Immigration officer determines exact duration at entry (typically grants full 180 days). Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM) issued.
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free entry up to 30 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free entry up to 90 days
Unlimited stay. France is an EU/Schengen member state - no restrictions on freedom of movement, residence, or employment.
EEA/Schengen free movement
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free entry up to 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free entry up to 90 days
Max stay: 183 days
Visa-free entry up to 183 days
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free short stay (extendable)
Unlimited stay. France is an EU/Schengen member state - no restrictions on freedom of movement, residence, or employment.
Unlimited stay. France is an EU/Schengen member state - no restrictions on freedom of movement, residence, or employment.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per 180-day period. Visa waiver granted on arrival.
EU freedom of movement
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free entry up to 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Short-term visit pass granted at entry
EU freedom of movement
EU freedom of movement
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per calendar year for tourism/business. Visitor's visa issued at port of entry.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days for tourism/business. K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) required - online pre-registration.
Unlimited stay. France is an EU/Schengen member state - no restrictions on freedom of movement, residence, or employment.
EU freedom of movement
Unlimited stay. France is an EU/Schengen member. Switzerland is Schengen Area member - no restrictions on freedom of movement, residence, or employment under bilateral agreements.
Max stay: 60 days
60 days visa exemption (extended from 30 days in 2024). Extendable once for 30 days at immigration office.
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free entry up to 90 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa exemption up to 90 days in 180 days
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free entry up to 90 days in 180-day period
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per 180-day period. Visa granted on arrival.
Max stay: 90 days
Visa-free entry up to 90 days
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free entry up to 30 days
Max stay: 45 days
Unilateral visa exemption up to 45 days
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per visit within 12-month validity period. Multiple entries permitted.
Max stay: 30 days
eVisa required (ASAN Visa, 30 days)
Max stay: 30 days
eVisa available (30 days)
Max stay: 180 days
Up to 6 months per entry. Immigration officer determines exact duration at port of entry.
Max stay: 30 days
eVisa required (30 days)
Max stay: 60 days
eTourist Visa: 30/60 days depending on type. eBusiness: up to 180 days. Multiple entry allowed for 1-year or 5-year validity.
Max stay: 90 days
eVisa required (up to 90 days)
Max stay: 28 days
eVisa required (28 days)
Max stay: 90 days
90 days per visit within 18-month validity period. Multiple entries permitted.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days tourist/business visa. Single or multiple entry available.
Max stay: 30 days
eVisa required (30 days)
Max stay: 16 days
eVisa: 16 days for specific regions (St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Far East). Single entry only. Regular tourist visa required for other regions.
Max stay: 90 days
Tourist eVisa available
Max stay: 30 days
ETA required before travel (30 days)
Max stay: 90 days
eVisa or VOA available (up to 90 days)
Max stay: 180 days
Up to 6 months for tourism/business per visit. Multiple entries allowed within 2-year ETA validity.
Max stay: 90 days
90 days for tourism/business under Visa Waiver Program. No extensions permitted. ESTA valid 2 years for multiple entries.
Max stay: 14 days
Visa on arrival available (14 days)
Max stay: 30 days
Tourist card required (30 days, extendable)
Max stay: 30 days
Tourist card on arrival (30 days)
Max stay: 30 days
30 days single/multiple entry. Extensions available through Mogamma governmental complex in Cairo.
Max stay: 30 days
30 days, extendable once for additional 30 days. Total maximum 60 days.
Max stay: 30 days
Visa on arrival available (30 days)
Max stay: 30 days
Visa on arrival available (30/60/90 days)
Max stay: 30 days
Visa on arrival available (30 days)
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Disclaimer: Visa requirements can change without notice. Always verify current requirements with official government sources or the embassy/consulate before making travel arrangements.
