France Schengen Visa
From$399.99
- 90 days validity
- Stay up to 90 days per entry
- Single entry
- As fast as 45 days
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France visa requirements
Whether you need a visa for France depends on your nationality and the purpose of your trip. Visa-required travelers heading to France for tourism, visiting family and friends, business, transit, or short-term study apply for the France Schengen Visa, a short-stay visa that also lets you move freely within the wider Schengen Area during your trip.
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General France visa requirements are:
Requirements verified against official government sources
- Passport (valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date)
- A recent passport-style photograph
- Travel medical insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage valid across the Schengen Area)
- Travel details (including proof of accommodation and a round-trip flight reservation)
- Proof of sufficient financial means
- Valid email address
France visas available through iVisa
What each document covers, who it suits, and how it is issued.
France Schengen VisaVisa
All visa-required travelers must obtain a France Schengen Visa before entering France for tourism, visiting family and friends, business, transit, or short-term study.
Apply now- Who it's for
- The France Schengen Visa is for visa-required travelers heading to France for tourism, visiting family and friends, business, transit, or short-term study.
- Permitted activities
- Holidays and sightseeing, visiting family and friends, business visits, transit, and short-term study are all covered by this short-stay visa.
- Where it's valid
- A short-stay Schengen visa issued by France lets you travel within the wider Schengen Area, and because there are no border controls between France and the Principality of Monaco, it also authorizes you to enter and stay in Monaco.
- Delivery format
- Unlike an electronic visa, the Schengen visa is a physical sticker affixed directly into your passport. After your mandatory in-person biometrics appointment, your passport is returned to you with the visa inside.
- Validity
- 90 days
- Length of stay
- 90 days per entry
- Entry
- Single entry
- Processing time
- Get it in as fast as 45 days
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France visa prices and processing times
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Answer a few simple questions and upload your documents, choose your processing speed, and pay securely. Most travelers finish in minutes.
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Our experts check your application for the errors that cause government rejections, fix them with you, then submit it directly to the France government on your behalf.
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Once approved, your France travel document arrives by email — ready to travel, with clear instructions on how to use it.
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Straight forward and simple. The only 2 comments I'd make for others to help them out are... first, take time to notice the "I'm traveling with family" checkbox. It's not very prominent and easy to miss. Second, foreign addresses aren't done the same as in the US, so that may take an extra minute.
At the beginning my Information wasn’t correct! I had Chat with Several Agents before getting it Entered Correctly.! It took a Day before my Documents were Corrected. But they we’re working Fast to Complete the Task. Was Upset about the Whole Situation. But the End Result was Pleasing
You process with Ivisa was accurate and done in timely manner. Thanks
Only issue I had was that I had to pay twice because when it completed the first time it didn't send the form with the barcode. When I spoke with a representative she couldn't tell me why I didn't and advised to do it again. Therefore I spent a total of $61.95 for the certificate.
I feel like what I would get was misrepresented. This is the same document you get for completing a PLF form that is free and very easy to complete. You are also led to believe that you will get a health attestation form which is not the case. Do not pay for this service.
I was trying to get a Health Declaration Form, instead paid the $45.50 and received a Passenger Locator Form, which I had already downloaded & received from Euplf.eu for free! Still don’t have a Health Declaration form!
Very helpful I would have preferred to speak with someone but it worked out fine. I would recommend.
The service was top notch. I do have a question...I received two (2) forms that appear to be identical. Are they different or the same? Should I carry both with me as I travel through France?
I made a mistake in typing my first email address and paid for an incorrect application. When trying to connect to a staff person to correct the mistake, the website would not connect to a staff person or give a support number to call. Rather than take time to search for what I was to do on the web, I just filled out and paid for a second application.
France visa FAQs
What travelers commonly ask about France visas.
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Can I use a standard France Schengen Visa to visit French Overseas Territories?
No. A standard Schengen visa strictly covers European territory. If you want to visit French overseas territories like French Polynesia, Réunion, Martinique, or Guadeloupe, you must apply for a separate, specific national visa for that territory.
What is the attestation d’accueil and when is it required?
If you're staying with family or friends in France for a private visit, you must submit an official attestation d’accueil (certificate of accommodation). Your host must request this from their local town hall (Mairie) for a €30 fee and mail you the original validated document to include in your application.
Does a France Schengen Visa grant entry to Monaco?
Yes. Because there aren't any border controls between France and the Principality of Monaco, a valid short-stay Schengen visa issued by France automatically authorizes you to enter and stay in Monaco.
How does the digital Entry/Exit System (EES) affect entering France?
The digital Entry/Exit System (EES) replaces manual passport stamps. When crossing the French border, you must register your biometric details (a facial photo and fingerprints) at a dedicated digital kiosk at your initial port of entry.
Do children/minors need their own France Schengen Visa?
Yes. There aren't any age exemptions for this visa; every traveler, including infants, must have their own individual application and visa sticker. For minors, the application form must be signed by both parents or legal guardians, and you must submit the child's birth certificate along with a notarized parental consent letter if they're traveling alone or with only one parent.
How will I receive the France Schengen Visa?
Unlike an electronic visa, the Schengen visa is a physical sticker affixed directly into your passport. After you attend your mandatory in-person biometrics appointment at the embassy, consulate, or official visa application center, your passport will be kept for processing and later returned to you via courier or personal collection with the visa inside.
What is the difference between a Schengen Visa and ETIAS?
The Schengen Visa is for travelers who are not visa-exempt. The ETIAS (launching late 2026) is a digital travel authorization for citizens of visa-exempt countries (like the US, UK, and Canada). If you currently need a visa to enter France, you will continue to need a Schengen Visa.
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