Travel guide
France
French Republic
- Paris
- Europe
- French
At a glance
France: know before you go
At a glance
- Capital
- Paris
- Population
- 68,605,616
- Area
- 643,801 km² · 248,573 sq mi
- Languages
- French
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Calling code
- +33
- Drives on the
- Right
- Internet domain
- .fr
- Landlocked
- No, it has a coastline
More facts
- Continent
- Europe
- Demonym
- French
- Government
- unitary semi-presidential republic
Member of
- European Union
- G20
- NATO
- OECD
- United Nations
Neighbouring countries
Spain
Andorra
Belgium
Luxembourg
Germany
Switzerland
Italy
Monaco
Brazil
Suriname
NetherlandsEntry requirements
France visa requirements
France entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 80 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 3 apply online before they travel and 114 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Do you need a visa?
Check visa requirements for FranceFind your passport for the documents, the cost and how long you can stay.
Visa-free80 passports
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Safety
France safety: is it safe to visit?
Due to terrorism and civil unrest
US State Dept, updated October 20, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.
Questions
France: frequently asked questions
- France visa: do I need one?
- France entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 80 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 3 apply online before they travel and 114 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
- France: is it safe to visit?
- US State Dept rates France at level 2 of 4. Exercise Increased Caution: Due to terrorism and civil unrest.
- France: what currency is used?
- Currency in France: Euro (EUR).
- France: what language do people speak?
- Languages of France: French.
- France: what is the capital?
- The capital of France is Paris.
At a glance
The flag
A vertical tricolor of blue, white, and red; the colors are traditionally associated with the French Revolution.
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