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No visa is required for a tourist stay under 3 months.

Reviewed by TripminuteFrench passport · tourism · short stayInformation reviewed on August 9, 2026
The 30-second summary
DocumentPassport valid for at least 6 months or a valid French identity card.
EntryShort stay visa-free

No visa is required for a tourist stay under 3 months.

DurationUnder 3 months visa-free; overstays are strictly penalised.
Key warningPrefer a passport to an older identity card with an expired printed date and strictly respect the authorised stay.

Before you book

This block covers the standard case stated above. If your situation differs, open the consular source directly.

Document

Passport valid for at least 6 months or a valid French identity card.

Entry

No visa is required for a tourist stay under 3 months.

Duration

Under 3 months visa-free; overstays are strictly penalised.

Vaccines and health

Recommendations depend on age, health, stopovers, regions and season.

No destination-specific vaccine is presented here as mandatory when travelling from France. Routine vaccinations should be up to date.
  • Check diphtheria, tetanus, polio, pertussis and measles coverage.
  • Arrange insurance covering healthcare and repatriation.
  • Carry medicines in original packaging with the prescription.

Driving locally

An international driving permit is a translation: it never replaces your valid French licence.

Carry the French licence together with an international driving permit and check which convention the country recognises.

Service-Public · international permit

Documents to prepare

  • Required identity document and a separate copy
  • Authorisation, visa or QR code available offline
  • Return ticket and first accommodation address
  • Medical insurance and assistance number
  • Prescriptions and medicines in original packaging
  • French licence and any required supporting permit

What can change the answer

Dual nationality or residence permitTransit through border controlMinor travelling alone or with one parentWork, internship, volunteering or a longer stayEmergency, damaged or nearly expired passportControlled medication or specialist equipment

Frequently asked questions

Is a visa or authorisation required?

No visa is required for a tourist stay under 3 months.

Which vaccines should I consider?

No destination-specific vaccine is presented here as mandatory when travelling from France. Routine vaccinations should be up to date.

Is a French driving licence sufficient?

Carry the French licence together with an international driving permit and check which convention the country recognises.

When should this information be checked again?

Check once before any non-refundable purchase, then again 48 to 72 hours before departure. The destination authorities and carrier retain the final say.