France Visa Information

Citizens of full European (EFTA, EEA) Member Countries are able to live and work in France without a visa or work permit.

If You Are From A Country That Is Not A Full European (EFTA, EEA) Member You Must Obtain A Work Visa Or Permit To Work In France

For Information On Working Holiday Visas For France Please See The Section Below

France is a member of the Schengen countries. The 15 Schengen countries are: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Greece, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. With a Schengen visa, you may enter one country and travel freely throughout the Schengen zone.

Schengen Visa Information

Nationals of certain countries can visit France for up to three months without a visa but will need to be granted a work permit or visa to take up employment.

Passport holders from the following countries do not need a visa to visit France or other Schengen countries: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras. Israel, Japan, Republic Of Korea, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaraqua, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, United States, Uruguay, Vatican and Venezuella.

Nationals of countries not mentioned above will need a visa to visit France

To apply for visas please contact your nearest Embassy or Consulate of France

If you are staying for a longer period of time or intend to study or work in France you should check with the Embassy regarding visa requirements. For further information on visas that may be available contact you nearest French Embassy or Consulate or visit The French Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Web Site

Working Holiday Visas: France currently has working holiday agreements with Canada, New Zealand and Australia

Working Holiday Guidelines:

* Young people aged between 18 and 30 years (inclusive) at the time the visa application is made and allows participants to undertake paid employment for up to one year.

* Participants in this scheme must be motivated by the opportunity to holiday in France and to undertake paid employment to supplement existing funds.

* Applicants must not have participated in the programme previously.

* Participants must hold a valid passport and return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase such tickets.

* Participants must show proof of sufficient funds to cover expenses at the beginning of their stay.

* Must be able to provide evidence of holding an insurance policy

More Information For Canadian Applicants

More Information For New Zealand Applicants

More Information For Australian Applicants

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This is a brief & general summary, visa requirements and the number of working holiday visas allocated in countries each year can vary and new agreements are being made regularly so we recommended you attain complete and up to date official information from the Embassy or Consulate before making any work and travel plans.