Passport valid for at least three months beyond applicant's last day of stay required by all except the following:
1. nationals of EU, EEA, Monaco and Switzerland who are holders of national identity cards.

Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to three months;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bermuda, Brunei, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Iceland, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Uruguay and Vatican City for stays of up to three months;
(c) Holders of French residence permits.

(a) Nationals of the EU and EEA, and Monaco do not need a a long-stay visa (trips exceeding three months). (b) 2. Nationals of Canada, Cyprus, Japan, Korea (Rep), Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Singapore, USA and Venezuela should apply for a visa if they are to receive a salary, even if their trip is a short stay. (c) 3. US nationals need a visa if they are crew members, or journalists on assignments, or students enrolled at schools and universities in any of the French Overseas Departments.

All visas, for stays or up to 90 days, regardless of the number of entries permitted, cost €35. For visas valid for more than 90 days the cost is €99. Visas must be paid for in local currency. In most circumstances, no fee applies to students, recipients of government fellowships and citizens of the EU and their family members.

Short-stay (up to 30 days). Short-stay (31 to 90 days and single- or multiple-entry): valid for six months, one year or two to five years from date of issue. Long-stay (90 days plus). Transit: valid for single- or multiple-entries of maximum five days per entry, including the day of arrival. Airport Transit Visa: Allows transit through the airport.

French Consulate General (for personal visas), or Consular section at Embassy (for diplomatic or service visas); see Passport/Visa Information for France. All applications must be made in person.

(a) Valid passport with blank page to affix the visa. Minors travelling alone must submit notarised parental authorisation, signed by both parents, plus one copy. (b) Up to two completed application forms. (c) One passport-size photo on each form. (d) Fee, to be paid in cash or by credit card. (e) Evidence of sufficient funds for stay (two last bank statements, plus copy, or other proof of funds equivalent to US$100 for each day of trip). (f) Letter from employer, or proof of stay in country of residence. (g) Proof of address. (h) Medical insurance. (i) Return ticket and travel documents for remaining journey. (j) Proof of accommodation during stay. (k) Detailed itinerary, including reservations and round-trip airline tickets (only required when visa is issued), plus one copy. (l) Proof of employment (eg last payslip or letter from employer). (m) Proof of valid health/travel insurance with worldwide coverage, plus copy. Business: (a)-(m) and, (n) Business invitation guaranteeing payment of travel expenses, plus one copy.

If intending to work or stay for longer than 90 days, nationals should contact the long stay visa section of the Consulate General or Embassy (see Passport/Visa Information).

One day to three weeks, depending on nationality.

Embassy of The French Republic in the UK
58 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7JT, UK
Tel: (020) 7073 1000.
Website: www.ambafrance-uk.org

French Consulate General in the UK
French Consulate General in the UK
21 Cromwell Road, London SW7 2EN, UK
Tel: (020) 7073 1200 (consular section) or 508 940 (visa information service; calls cost £1 per minute) or (09065) 540 700 (automated telephone appointment booking) or (020) 7073 1295 (visa applications in progress; Mon-Thurs 1500-1700 only) or (09065) 266 654 (24-hour visa application form request service; calls cost £1.50 per minute).

Visa section: 6A Cromwell Place, London SW7 2EW, UK
Opening hours: Mon-Wed 0845-1500, Thurs-Fri 0845-1200 (general enquiries); Mon-Fri 0845-1130 (visa applications).
Website:www.consulfrance-londres.org

Embassy of the French Republic in the USA
4101 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Tel: (202) 944 6195.
Website: www.ambafrance-us.org or www.consulfrance-washington.org (consular section).