PASSPORT HOLDERS OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES DO NOT REQUIRE A VISA TO ENTER FRANCE AS LONG AS THEIR VISIT (FOR TOURISM OR BUSINESS) DOES NOT EXCEED 90 DAYS OVER A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS.
NOTE: If you cannot find your nationality in the list below this means that you require a visa, even if you hold a US Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).
Some passeport holders of the following countries mentioned below do however need to apply for a visa in order to study or work in France. Please contact the visa section at visa@consulfrance-newyork.org.
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(1) The holders of passports with one of the following stipulations: “British Dependent Territories Citizen”, “The holder has the right of abode in the United Kingdom”, “European Community”, “European Union”, do not require a visa for tourism purposes as long as the stay does not exceed 90 days within a period of six months. All other passport holders of this nationality must apply for a visa.
(2) From August 1st, 2009, only citizens of the Kingdom of Bahrain holding a diplomatic or special passport do not require a short stay visa to travel to France and/or D.O.M./T.O.M.
(3) From August 1st 2009, only citizens of the Congo Republic (Brazzaville) holding a "Biometrically Secured" diplomatic passport ONLY do not require a visa to travel to France and/or D.O.M./T.O.M. (TAAF excepted)
(4) From July 1st, 2009, citizens of the Sultanat of Oman holding a Diplomatic, Official (only Omanees citizens) and Special passport do not require a short stay visa to travel to France and/or D.O.M./T.O.M.
* From May 1st 2009, only holders of Diplomatic and Service passports are exempted from visas for a short stay in France (1 to 90 days). This exemption does not include the "French and Overseas Departments (D.O.M.) and the French Overseas Territories (T.O.M.)
(5) Only for holders of red or blue biometric passports. Holders of non biometric passports must apply for a visa.
(6) Only for holders of passports mentioning a "Personal id No"
French Guiana, Martinique,Guadeloupe, St. Martin, St. Barthelemy, Reunion
Passeport holders of the following countries do not require a visa to enter the D.O.M. as long as their visit (for business or tourism) does not exceed 90 days.
NOTE: If you cannot find your nationality in the list below this means that you require a visa.
Some passeport holders of the following countries mentioned below do however need to apply for a visa in order to study or work in the D.O.M. Please contact the visa section at visa@consulfrance-newyork.org.
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M Madagascar (2) Malaysia Malta Maurice (2) Mexico Monaco Montserrat (1) N Netherlands, The New Zealand Nicaragua Norway P Panama Paraguay Poland Portugal R Romainia S Saint Helena (1) San Marino Serbia (6) Seychelles (2) Slovakia Slovenia South Africa (2) South Korea Spain Sultanat of Oman (4bis) Sweden Switzerland T Taiwan (7) Trinidad and Tobago Turks and Caicos (1) U United Kingdom (1) United States Uruguay V Vatican City Venezuela Virgin Islands (1) |
(1) The holders of passports with one of the following stipulations: “British Dependent Territories Citizen”, “The holder has the right of abode in the United Kingdom”, “European Community”, “European Union”, do not require a visa for tourism purposes as long as the stay does not exceed 90 days within a period of six months. All other passport holders of this nationality must apply for a visa.
(2) No visa required for Reunion only
(2bis) From August 1st, 2009, only citizens of the Kingdom of Bahrain holding a diplomatic or special passport, do not require a short stay visa to travel to France and/or D.O.M./T.O.M.
(3) Holders of diplomatic and service passeports need a visa
(3bis) From August 1st 2009, only citizens of the Congo Republic (Brazzaville) holding a "Biometrically Secured" diplomatic passports ONLY do not require a visa to travel to France and/or D.O.M./T.O.M. (TAAF excepted)
(4) British National Overseas (B.N.O.) require visas.
(4bis) From July 1st, 2009, citizens of the Sultanat of Oman holding a Diplomatic, Official (only Omanees citizens) and Special passport do not require a short stay visa to travel to France and/or D.O.M./T.O.M.
(5) From August 1st 2009, Brazilian citizens holding a diplomatic, official or ordinary passport, do not need a short stay visa to travel to Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy.
(6) Only for holders of red biometric passports. Holders of non biometric passports must apply for a visa.
(7) Only for holders of passports mentioning a "Personal id No"
French Polynesia - Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea, Marquesas Islands., St. Pierre & Miquelon, Mayotte, New Caledonia, Wallis & Futuna
NOTE: If you cannot find your nationality in the list below this means that you require a visa.
Some passeport holders of the following countries mentioned below do however need to apply for a visa in order to study or work in the T.O.M. Please contact the visa section at visa@consulfrance-newyork.org.
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(1) The holders of passports with one of the following stipulations: “British Dependent Territories Citizen”, “The holder has the right of abode in the United Kingdom”, “European Community”, “European Union”, do not require a visa for tourism purposes as long as the stay does not exceed 90 days within a period of six months. All other passport holders of this nationality must apply for a visa.
(2) Holders of diplomatic and service passeports need a visa.
(2bis) From August 1st, 2009, only citizens of the Kingdom of Bahrain holding a diplomatic or special passport do not require a short stay visa to travel to France and/or D.O.M./T.O.M.
(3) Except for certain islands. Please contact the visa section at visa@consulfrance-newyork.org
(3bis) From August 1st 2009, only citizens of the Congo Republic (Brazzaville) holding a "Biometrically Secured" diplomatic passport do not require a visa to travel to France and/or D.O.M./T.O.M. (TAAF excepted)
(4) British National Overseas (B.N.O.) require visas.
(4bis) From July 1st, 2009, citizens of the Sultanat of Oman holding a Diplomatic, Official (only Omanees citizens) and Special passport do not require a short stay visa to travel to France and/or D.O.M. / T.O.M.
(5) Holders of diplomatic and service passeports need a visa to go to the French overseas territories (T.O.M.) only
(6) Only for holders of red biometric passports. Holders of non biometric passports must apply for a visa.
* A short stay visa is required if your visit exceeds 30 days.
(7) Only for holders of passports mentioning a "Personal id No"
