France visa for United States citizens
Visa-free
United States citizens can visit France without a visa.
Stay up to 90 days
Max stay
90 days
Cost
Free
Passport validity
3 months
Processing time
Immediate entry
Validity
At least 3 months beyond planned stay
Overview
United States citizens can enter France without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days. A valid passport is required.
Before you fly
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Application process
- 1No prior formalities required
- 2Present valid passport upon arrival
- 3Entry stamp will be issued at border control
Extension
Extension not available
Cannot extend beyond 90 days without a long-stay visa. Must leave Schengen area (or territory) and wait until 90-day count resets within the 180-day window. Apply for long-stay visa at French consulate before travel.
Safety
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Due to terrorism and civil unrest
Country facts
- Currency
- EUR
- Language
- French
- Time zone
- UTC-4 to UTC-3 (Americas territories)
Source: manual
For guidance only, not legal advice. Always confirm with the embassy or consulate before you travel.
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