Frankreich
Telefonvorwahl
+33
Hauptstadt
Paris
Bevölkerung
68 Millionen
Einheimischer Name
France
Region
Europe
Western Europe
Zeitzone
Central European Time
UTC+01:00
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France is a Western European country and EU/Schengen/Eurozone founding member, known as the world's most visited country. Paris, the capital, features the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Champs-Élysées. Visitors are drawn to Paris monuments and museums, French Riviera beaches (Nice, Cannes, Saint-Tropez), Loire Valley châteaux, Mont-Saint-Michel, Provence lavender fields, French Alps skiing, Bordeaux and Burgundy wine regions, Normandy D-Day beaches, and exceptional French cuisine and culture. France offers unparalleled art, history, gastronomy, and diverse landscapes from Mediterranean coast to Alpine peaks.
Visa Requirements for France
As a Schengen Area founding member, France follows standard Schengen visa policies. EU/EEA/Swiss citizens can enter with just a valid ID card or passport for unlimited stays. Citizens of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and many other countries can enter visa-free for tourism or business stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen Area. Those requiring Schengen visas should apply through French consulates or embassies, submitting completed application forms, passport photographs, travel itinerary, proof of accommodation, travel insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage), and proof of financial means. France is the world's most popular tourist destination with over 80 million visitors annually. Processing typically takes 15 calendar days.
Gängige Visumtypen
Visa-Free Entry (Schengen)
For tourism, business, conferences, visiting friends/family for US, UK, Australia, Canada, and other eligible nationalities.
EU/EEA/Swiss Entry
For EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens for tourism, work, residence, or any purpose without restrictions.
Schengen Visa (Type C)
For short-term stays including tourism, business, cultural events, conferences for nationalities requiring Schengen visa.
Long-Stay Visa (Type D)
For stays exceeding 90 days including work, study, family reunification, or residence in France.
Important Travel Information
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