How much does a visa for France cost?

Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for France they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.

How do I apply for a visa for France?

Start on France’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.

France

French Republic

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At a glance

Currency

Euro

EUR · €

Languages

French

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Calling code

+33

Area

551,695 km²

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Entry & visa

France visa & entry requirements

Whether you need a visa for France depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.

nationalities

Visa-free

nationalities

Visa on arrival / e-Visa / eTA

nationalities

105

Visa required in advance

Short-stay tourist entry to France, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.

Official sources

France-Visas (French government visa portal)Official e-Visa portal

Last checked 2026-07-05

Visa cost indicative

Indicative figures compiled from third-party sources — not official, and not a fee charged by packset.travel. Always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.

Visa type

Indicative cost

Applies to

Tourist

90 EUR

Short-stay Schengen visa (up to 90 days in any 180) full rate EUR 90. Reduced EUR 45 for children aged 6-12; free for under-6s and certain family members of EU/EEA/Swiss nationals. Only for nationals who require a Schengen visa.

Visa typeTourist

Indicative cost90 EUR

Applies toShort-stay Schengen visa (up to 90 days in any 180) full rate EUR 90. Reduced EUR 45 for children aged 6-12; free for under-6s and certain family members of EU/EEA/Swiss nationals. Only for nationals who require a Schengen visa.

eTA

20 EUR

ETIAS travel authorization: EUR 20, valid up to 3 years. For visa-exempt non-EU travellers (US, UK, Canada, Australia, etc.). Free for under-18s and over-70s. Expected to become required in Q4 2026 — not yet mandatory as of July 2026.

Visa typeeTA

Indicative cost20 EUR

Applies toETIAS travel authorization: EUR 20, valid up to 3 years. For visa-exempt non-EU travellers (US, UK, Canada, Australia, etc.). Free for under-18s and over-70s. Expected to become required in Q4 2026 — not yet mandatory as of July 2026.

Good to know

France is in the Schengen Area: US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan and many other passport holders may enter visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Other nationalities need a short-stay Schengen visa (EUR 90).
ETIAS will be required for visa-exempt non-EU travellers. Expected launch in Q4 2026; it is NOT yet in force as of July 2026. Fee EUR 20, valid 3 years; free for travellers under 18 or over 70.
The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) — biometric border registration — began rollout on 10 April 2026, replacing manual passport stamping at Schengen external borders.
Schengen visa fee: EUR 90 full; EUR 45 for children 6-12; free for under-6s and family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.

Part of the Schengen area

France has been a Schengen member since 1995: no passport checks at internal borders, one 90/180-day allowance for visitors.

Schengen entry rules for France

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Do you need a visa for France?

Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for France — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.

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Frequently asked questions

It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 93 countries can currently enter France visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.

How to get here

How to get to France

Every way into France by air — each city's main airport plus the budget-carrier, secondary and cross-border options, with how long the transfer takes.

Getting to Paris

Beauvais–Tillé (BVA)

Budget carriers

instead of Paris (CDG/ORY)

"Paris Beauvais" is 85 km from the city, so factor in the official shuttle to Porte Maillot (about 75 minutes) when you compare a cheap Beauvais fare against CDG or Orly.

~75 min to ParisBVA airport