Please see below the information concerning :
1- Countries whose citizens do NOT need a visa to enter in France
2- Countries whose citizens require a visa to enter in France and NOT have a Consular representation
in their country
3- Countries whose citizens need a visa to enter in France
IMPORTANT: All participants must possess a passport with at least six month validity.
NB: the participation at a conference is considered as a tourism purpose
1. Countries whose citizens don’t require a visa to enter in France
Passport holders from countries listed hereafter are not required to obtain a visa when entering in France for tourism purposes for a period not exceeding 90 days on each visit.
| Country |
| Andorra |
| Antigua et Barbuda |
| Argentina |
| Australia |
| Austria |
| Bahamas |
| Barbados |
| Belgium |
| Brazil (except for Guyana) |
| Brunei |
| Bulgaria |
| Canada |
| Chile |
| Colombia |
| Costa Rica |
| Croatia |
| Cyprus |
| Czech Republic |
| Denmark |
| El Salvador |
| Estonia |
| Finland |
| Germany |
| Greece |
| Grenadine Islands |
| Guatemala |
| Honduras |
| Hong Kong |
| Hungary |
| Iceland |
| Ireland |
| Israel |
| Italy |
| Japan |
| Korea (Rep. of) |
| Latvia |
| Liechtenstein |
| Lithuania |
| Luxembourg |
| Macao |
| Macedonia |
| Malaysia |
| Malta |
| Maurice |
| Mexico |
| Monaco |
| New Zealand |
| Nicaragua |
| Norway |
| Panama |
| Paraguay |
| Poland |
| Portugal |
| Romania |
| Seychelles |
| Singapore |
| Slovakia |
| Slovenia |
| Spain |
| Sweden |
| Switzerland |
| Taiwan (passports with identity card number ont) |
| The Netherlands |
| United Arab Emirates |
| United Kingdom |
| United States |
| Uruguay |
| Vanuatu |
| Venezuela |
Citizens of countries here below listed, will not require a visa to enter in France if they are holders of biometric passports only.
| Country |
| Albania* |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina* |
| Montenegro* |
| Serbia* |
2. Countries whose citizens require a visa to enter in France and NOT have a Consular representation in their country
If your country is listed in the left column here below, you must contact the Embassy of France at the address show on the right column.
| Country | Embassy of Franc address |
BELIZE |
Embassy of France in Salvador Website : www.ambafrance-sv.org |
BOLIVIA |
The French visas are not issued at the Embassy of France in La Paz but they are issued at the Embassy of Spain in La Paz: |
BHUTAèN |
Embassy of France in India |
ERITREA |
The French visas are not issued at the Embassy of France in Asmara but they are issued at the Italian Embassy. |
LESOTHO |
Embassy of France in South Africa |
LIBYA |
Embassy of France in Tunisia |
MALAWI |
Embassy of France in Zimbabwe 3, Princess Drive Harare Tel : +263 4 776 313 |
MALDIVES |
Embassy of France in Sri Lanka |
MICRONESIA
|
Embassy of France in Philippines |
NAURU
|
Embassy of France in Fiji Website: www.ambafrance-fj.org |
SALOMON |
Embassy of France in Papua New Guinea E-mail : [email protected] |
SIERRA LEONE |
Embassy of France in Guinea E-mail : [email protected] |
SOUTH SUDAN |
The French visas are not issued at the Embassy of France in Juba but they are issued at the Embassy of France in Kenya or Uganda Tel: +254 20 277 80 00 |
TUVALU |
Embassy of France in Fiji Website: www.ambafrance-fj.org |
SWAZILAND |
Diplomatique mission in Mozambique Avenida Julius Nyerere 2361 www.ambafrance-mz.org |
Please note that the Visa cannot be granted upon arrival at the airport in Paris.
If you need assistance with a verbal note from OIE to support your Visa Application, kindly send us your request by e-mail to [email protected] with the following information :
- Full address and contact information of the embassy or consulate where you will apply for visa
- A scan of your passport
3. Countries whose citizens require a visa to entering in France
If your country is NOT included in the lists indicated above, we suggest you to contact the local Embassy or consular representation and start the application process for a Visa (request an appointment at the Embassy, list of required documents etc.) as soon as possible.
Please note that the Visa cannot be granted upon arrival at the airport in Paris.
If you need assistance with a verbal note from OIE to support your Visa Application, kindly send us your request by e-mail to [email protected] with the following information:
- - Full address and contact information of the embassy or consulate where you will apply for visa
- - A scan of your passport
