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Tourist Entry & Schengen Visa Options for Visiting France

France is one of the world’s most visited countries, known for its iconic landmarks, romantic cities, rich cuisine, and cultural heritage. Many nationalities can travel to France visa-free for short stays, especially if they are eligible under the Schengen visa-exempt policy, making tourism travel easy and accessible.

For travellers who require prior authorization, France offers a Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C), which allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period for tourism, sightseeing, or visiting family and friends. Applicants generally need a valid passport, travel insurance, proof of accommodation, financial documentation, and return or onward travel details.

Visitors wishing to stay longer than the standard short-stay limit can apply for Long-Stay Visas or Residence Permits for purposes such as study, employment, or family reunification. These options allow individuals to enjoy extended time living, studying, or working in France beyond traditional tourism.

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Popular Visa Type

VISA C - SHORT STAY

  • Visa Validity: 180 Days
  • Max Stay: 90 Days
  • Service Fee: USD $69
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*All official Government fees can change, and foreign exchange rates fluctuate. Your eligibility and visa conditions are determined solely by the Australia immigration authorities

Hotel booking and flight tickets may be required for certain nationalities.

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Document Required
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Recent Digital Photo taken using phone camera

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Look straight, No Smile & No Glasses

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Passport Bio page image

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All corners of the passport should be visible

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Passport photo according to ICAO criteria (colour, 35x45 mm) Passport (at least 2 free pages, not older than 10 years)

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Travel, health and accident insurance (minimum coverage € 30,000, including repatriation for medical reasons) valid for the Schengen area

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Additional Document Required
  • NONE
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How It Works

Step 1

Apply on Visa Verse

Submit your Australia visa request by choosing the correct visa type, securely uploading your required documents, and completing your payment through our platform.

Step 2

Review & Submission​​

Our team will carefully review your application and verify your documents for completeness and accuracy. Once reviewed, we will prepare and submit your application to the Australian immigration authorities on your behalf.

Step 3

Receive Visa Grant

Once approved by the Australian immigration authorities, your official visa grant letter will be issued through the official channel. We will notify you of the outcome so you can prepare to carry and present it at the port of entry.

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General Information
  • VISA C (Short stay) / The Schengen visa C is intended for touristic, business or visiting purposes (without gainful employment) for a maximum stay of 90 days per 180 days
  • Holders of a Schengen visa are in principle entitled to enter and stay in the Schengen States presumed that the requirements of Art
  • 6 Schengen Borders Code are fulfilled and the visa is not subject to territorial restrictions
  • The Schengen States are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the non-EU members Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein
  • Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months from your arrival date in France

If you plan to visit France (for tourism, business, visiting family, or short courses) for less than 90 days, you need a Schengen short-stay visa (sometimes called Type C). This visa allows you to stay for a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period.

Common requirements include: a valid passport (issued within the last 10 years, with at least two blank pages, and valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure), recent passport-size photos, a completed visa application, proof of return or onward flight ticket, proof of accommodation, travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, and proof of sufficient funds.

Yes — because France is part of the Schengen Area, a valid Schengen visa issued for France lets you travel to most other Schengen member countries under the same 90-day/180-day rule.