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Do I need a visa?



Citizens from:

Australia
Brazil
Canada
Japan
Mexico
Singapore
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
South Korea
Venezuela

do NOT need a work visa for a job lasting 90 days maximum, as long as they can provide a work permit from the DIRECCTE (DDTEFP) when crossing the border.

METROPOLITAN FRANCE

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.

A
Albania (5)
Andorra
Anguilla (1)
Antigua & Barbuda
Argentina
Australia
Austria
B
Bahamas
Bahrain (2)
Barbados
Belgium
Bermuda (1)
Bosnia-Herzegovina (5)
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
C
Canada
Cayman Islands (1)
Chile
Colombia*
Congo Republic - Brazzaville (3)
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
D
Denmark
E
El Salvador
Estonia
F
Falkland Islands (1)
Finland
G
Germany
Gibraltar (1)
Greece
Guatemala
H
Honduras
Hong Kong SAR
Hong Kong BNO (since 19/01/07)
Hungary
I
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
J
Japan

L
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
M
Macao
Malaysia
Malta
Mauritius
Mexico
Monaco
Montserrat (1)
N
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Norway
P
Panama
Paraguay
Poland
Portugal
R
Romainia
S
Saint Helena (1)
Saint Christopher and Nevis
San Marino
Serbia (5)
Seychels
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sultanat of Oman (4)
Sweden
Switzerland
T
Taiwan (6)
Turks and Caicos (1)
U
United Kingdom (1)
United States of America
Uruguay
V
Vatican City
Venezuela
Virgin Islands (1)


For citizens of the previously Yougoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia : please call the Consulate, Monday to Friday , between 3 and 5 pm, except public holidays, on 1 212 606 36 54.

(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 OVERSEAS DEPARTMENTS (D.O.M.)

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.

A
Andorra
Anguilla (1)
Argentina
Australia
Austria
B
Bahrain (2bis)
Barbados
Belgium
Bermuda (1)
Bolivia
Brunei
Brazil (5)
Bulgaria
C
Canada
Cayman Islands (1)
Chile
Congo Republic - Brazzaville (3bis)
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
D
Denmark
E
El Salvador
Estonia
F
Falkland Islands (1)
Finland
G
Germany
Gibraltar (1)
Greece
Guatemala
H
Honduras
Hong Kong SAR (4)
Hungary
I
Iceland
Ireland
Israel (3) (regular passeport only)
Italy
J
Japan
L
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg

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 OVERSEAS TERRITORIES (T.O.M.)

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.

A
Andorra
Anguilla (1)*
Argentina*
Australia
Austria
B
Bahrain (2bis)
Barbados
Belgium
Bermuda (1)*
Bolivia*
Brazil
Brunei*
Bulgaria
C
Canada*
Cayman Islands (1)*
Chile*
Congo Republic - Brazzaville (3bis)
Costa Rica*
Croatia*
Cyprus
Czech Republic*
D
Denmark
E
El Salvador*
Estonia*
F
Falkland Islands (1)
Finland
G
Germany
Gibraltar (1)
Greece
Guatemala*
H
Honduras*
Hong Kong SAR* (4)
Hungary*
I
Iceland
Ireland
Israel (2) (regular passeport only)
Italy
J
Japan*

L
Latvia*
Liechtenstein
Lithuania*
Luxembourg
M
Malaysia*
Malta
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)
Slovakia*
Slovenia*
South Korea
Spain (3)
Sultanat of Oman (4bis)
Sweden
Switzerland
T
Taiwan (7)
Turks and Caicos (1)
U
United Kingdom (1)
United States of America
Uruguay*
V
Vatican City
Venezuela (5) (regular passeport only)
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) 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"

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