Do you need a visa for France?
Entry rules for France for 9 passports, each checked against the official source. All enter without a visa for short stays.
We list only the pairs we have checked against the official source. A destination or passport that is not listed has not been checked yet; it does not mean a visa is required.
How this tool works
We read the official notice for each pair and record the date. Nothing here is generated; a pair with no written check is not shown.
How we check| Passport | Entry | What it means | Last checked | Full rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | No visa | No visa. Australian passport holders visit France visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. | Oct 2, 2026 | Full rules |
| Austria | No visa | No visa. Austrian passport holders do not need a visa to visit France. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Canada | No visa | No visa. Canadian passport holders visit France visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Germany | No visa | No visa. German citizens can enter France with a passport or a national ID card. | Oct 2, 2026 | Full rules |
| Ireland | No visa | No visa. Irish passport holders do not need a visa to enter France. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Portugal | No visa | No visa. Portuguese passport holders can visit France for up to 3 months without a visa or stay authorization. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Spain | No visa | No visa. Spanish citizens can enter France with a DNI or a passport. | Oct 2, 2026 | Full rules |
| United Kingdom | No visa | No visa. British passport holders visit France visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. | Oct 2, 2026 | Full rules |
| United States | No visa | No visa. US passport holders visit France visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
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Do Australian passport holders need a visa for France?
No visa. Australian passport holders visit France visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.
Do Austrian passport holders need a visa for France?
No visa. Austrian passport holders do not need a visa to visit France.
Do Canadian passport holders need a visa for France?
No visa. Canadian passport holders visit France visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.
Do German passport holders need a visa for France?
No visa. German citizens can enter France with a passport or a national ID card.
Do Irish passport holders need a visa for France?
No visa. Irish passport holders do not need a visa to enter France.
Do Portuguese passport holders need a visa for France?
No visa. Portuguese passport holders can visit France for up to 3 months without a visa or stay authorization.
Do Spanish passport holders need a visa for France?
No visa. Spanish citizens can enter France with a DNI or a passport.
Do British passport holders need a visa for France?
No visa. British passport holders visit France visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.
Do US passport holders need a visa for France?
No visa. US passport holders visit France visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.