France — Schengen Area Member
France is one of the 30 Schengen Area member states.
France is a full member of the Schengen Area. Whether you require ETIAS, a Schengen Visa, or nothing depends on your nationality. Once inside the Schengen Area, you can travel to France without border checks.
- Capital
- Paris
- Currency
- EUR
- Schengen
- Yes
- EU Member
- true
- Passport Rank
- #4
Schengen Membership
France is a full member of the Schengen Area, which enables passport-free travel between 30 European countries. Once you enter any Schengen country, you can visit France without additional border checks. Practical Info Uses EUR (€) The France passport ranks #4 globally, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 157
- Capital
- Paris
- Currency
- EUR
- Population
- 67800000
- Exchange Rate
- Uses EUR (€)
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France in the Schengen Area
- Schengen Area
- EU (non-Schengen)
- Other European
Entry Requirements
EU/EEA citizens
Enter freely with passport or national ID. No visa or ETIAS needed.
Visa-exempt nationals (US, UK, Canada, and others)
No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. ETIAS required from Q4 2026 (€20).
Visa-required nationals
Schengen Visa required (€80). Submit your application at embassy of your main destination.