Wanderlust World Wanderlust World American citizens traveling to France, whether the trip is for business or pleasure, are not required to provide visas if their visit is intended to be less than 90 days. If the planned visit will be more than 90 days in a six-month period, a Schengen visa is required. The Schengen visa is valid for 24 European countries, including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain and Sweden. The embassy or consulate for the given country will provide the Schengen visa so the holder can travel freely in the country.
Tourists and businessmen who plan to stay in France for longer than 90 days within a six-month period will need to provide a Schengen visa. Americans trying to receive a Schengen visa are required to set up an appointment with the nearest consulate or embassy. At the appointment you must present a passport that is valid for at least three months beyond the expected period of stay, provide proof that you possess sufficient funds and show a return airline ticket or tickets and documents that demonstrate a plan for return or onward travel. There are no vaccination requirements for U.S. tourists and businessmen applying for a French visa.
U.S. diplomats trying to enter France must provide a U.S. official or diplomatic passport that is valid for at least three months beyond the intended stay. Regardless of the length of the visit, diplomats are all required to possess a visa to enter and freely travel within the country. You will also need to show proof that the visit is temporary by providing tickets and documents that indicate plans for return or for onward travel.
Whether you will need a visa to travel to France for employment or study depends on your situation. To avoid trouble, you should contact the nearest embassy or consulate agency, set up an appointment and explain the particular employment or study reasons for your visit to France along with the details of the trip. Based on the situation, the rmbassy will inform you of the requirements you must fulfill to travel in France.