Entry requirements for Americans: United States citizens must have a valid passport. A visa is not required for a stay of up to three months.

Entry requirements for UK nationals: British nationals must have a valid passport. A visa is not required for a stay of up to three months for travellers holding a passport endorsed British Citizen or British Overseas Territories Citizen. In all other cases, a visa is required. EU nationals intending to live and work in France do not require a work permit or visa.

Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadians must hold a valid passport for entry to France. A visa is not required for stays of up to three months.

Entry requirements for Australians: Australians must have a valid passport. No visa is required for a stay of up to three months.

Entry requirements for South Africans: South Africans must have a valid passport and a Schengen visa for travel to France.

Entry requirements for New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals must have a valid passport. No visa is required for a stay of up to three months.

Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish nationals must have a valid passport. No visa is required for a stay of up to three months. EU nationals intending to live and work in France do not require a work permit or visa.

Passport/Visa Note: Visitors are advised to hold a return or onward ticket and proof of financial means. The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that allows the holder, in principal, to travel freely within the borders of all.