Travel Information for Paris, France

Wondering about visa requirements and travel information for your upcoming trip to Paris, France?

Looking for :

the US embassy in Paris
or the Australian embassy in Paris?

I’ll provide some information and links for you to find out exactly what you need before leaving home.

Visas

Visas are not required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart, for the following periods:

nationals of EU countries – can visit for an unlimited period of time
Australian nationals, Canadians and Americans can visit for up to 90 days.

Contact the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the locations of French Embassy and Consulate offices around the world:

Tel: +33(0)8 92 70 10 47

http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr (multilingual site).

Shots : Innoculations : Medical Requirements

No innoculations or vaccinations are required to enter France, unless you’ve just been visiting an area which was suffering from an epidemic of cholera, yellow fever etc. For more information, contact the French Consultate in your city – you can see the list here

Visit France Diplomatie website >>

Passport Required?
British	Yes
Australian	Yes
Canadian	Yes
USA	Yes
Other EU	1
Visa Required?
British	No
Australian	No
Canadian	No
USA	No
Other EU	No
Return Ticket Required?
British	No
Australian	Yes
Canadian	Yes
USA	Yes
Other EU	No

Travel Information : Links

Visit France Diplomatie website >>

From the website: “Every foreign national wishing to come to France must have ready for presentation at the border documentary evidence of the purpose of the visit, means of support for the duration of the stay and accommodation arrangements. In some cases, a visa is required. It must be requested from the French consulate before departure.”

Visit Australian Government SmartTraveller website >>

From this website: “Entry and Exit Requirements

Visa conditions change regularly. Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of France for the most up to date information.

Australians cannot apply for a visa for France inside French territory.

France is party to the Schengen Agreement, along with 14 other European countries, which allows Australians to enter France without a visa in some circumstances. Australian tourists may qualify for entry into France under the 90-day visa waiver program within the Schengen Zone.” Click the link to read more.

For Australians in France:

Australian Embassy
4 Rue Jean Rey,
75015 Paris FRANCE
Telephone (33 1) 4059 3300
Facsimile (33 1) 4059 3315
For emergency assistance, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, telephone (33 1) 4059 3301.

Embassy of France in Australia

Chancery:

6 Perth Avenue
Yarralumla ACT 2600
Tel: (02) 6216 0100
Fax: (02) 6216 0127
Email : embassy@ambafrance-au.org
Web : www.ambafrance-au.org