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The Schengen Visa is usually valid for stays of up to 90 days. If you're unsure, feel free to contact our team through WhatsApp or iVisa chat during support hours.

France offers several visa types depending on the length and purpose of stay. These include the Schengen Visa (Type C) for short stays, national visas for longer stays, residence permits for long-term living, airport transit visas, and the upcoming ETIAS travel authorization for visa-exempt travelers.

ETIAS is an upcoming electronic travel authorization that will be required for travelers from visa-free countries entering France and the Schengen Area. It is not a visa and will allow short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period once implemented.

Working in France generally requires a national visa or a residence permit. A Schengen Visa or ETIAS does not allow employment.

Yes. A valid Schengen Visa issued by France allows travel to all Schengen countries, as long as the stay does not exceed the 90/180-day limit.

Our team works with a legal partner specializing in Schengen Visa. They will review your application to ensure its accuracy and completeness. Once the authorities approve it, you’ll receive an email with the next steps.

The “90/180-rule” means you can stay in the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days total within any continuous 180-day window. The 180-day period is not fixed, it is counted backward from each day you are in the Schengen Area. Example:

• You enter the Schengen Area on January 1
• You stay for 30 days and leave on January 30
• In the last 180 days, you’ve used 30 days
• You still have 60 days left to use If you later return:
• You stay 40 more days
• Now you’ve used 70 days total
• You only have 20 days left until older days “drop off” the 180-day window
• Leaving the Schengen Area “resets” nothing - only time does

A France Schengen Visa (Type C) is a visa required for travelers from visa-required countries. It must be obtained through a French embassy or consulate before travel. ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) is not a visa, but an online travel authorization for travelers from visa-exempt countries. Once implemented, it will be applied for online before departure and will allow short stays in France and the Schengen Area. ETIAS is faster and simpler to obtain than a visa but does not permit long-term stays or employment and does not replace a Schengen Visa for travelers who are required to have one.