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France visa requirements for British citizens

VISA-FREE · 90d

Visa-free · up to 90 days

Maximum stay: 90 days per entry

Verified against European Commission / EU Regulation 2018/1806 (consolidated 2025-02-03) + France-Visas (france-visas.gouv.fr) · last checked · Official source ↗

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Passport validity requirement

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended departure date.

Additional: Passport must also have been issued within the previous 10 years.

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About France for visitors

France remains the world's top tourist destination — Paris dominates (Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe), but Provence's lavender fields, the Côte d'Azur's beach glamour, Bordeaux's wine routes, and the Alps attract every traveler archetype. Art lovers, food tourists, beach seekers, and mountaineers all find their niche.

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is Europe's second-busiest airport; Orly (ORY) and Nice (NCE) handle overflow. Immigration queues move steadily but peak times can stretch during summer and holidays, especially at CDG.

France visa FAQ for British citizens

Do British citizens need a visa for France?

No. United Kingdom passport holders can enter France visa-free for up to 90 days.

What passport validity is required to enter France?

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended departure date. Additional requirement: Passport must also have been issued within the previous 10 years.

Where can I find the official visa rules for British citizens entering France?

The official source is European Commission / EU Regulation 2018/1806 (consolidated 2025-02-03) + France-Visas (france-visas.gouv.fr) (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02018R1806-20250203). We last verified this information on 2026-06-10.

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Visa rules change without notice. Always confirm with the embassy, consulate or the official government source linked above before you book or travel.

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