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🇬🇧 Does a British need a visa for France 🇫🇷?
No. British passport holders can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for British citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of France or its official government website before you travel.
France is in the Schengen Area: the visa-free days count across all 29 Schengen countries together, within any 180-day period — not per country.
What this means for your trip
Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.
Border officers can still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay, and they decide on entry. The stay limit applies per visit; many countries also cap total days within a period.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
France at a glance
Capital: Paris · Currency: Euro (EUR, €) · Official languages: French · Calling code: +33
U.S. State Department travel advisory for France: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 28 May 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: France uses plug types C, E, the United Kingdom uses G.
Your embassy in France
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in France, contact the embassy of the United Kingdom:
- Embassy of the United Kingdom, Paris · gov.uk
- British Consulate Bordeaux · 14 Rue Montesquieu · gov.uk
- British Consulate in Paris · gov.uk
- British Consulate Marseille · gov.uk
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
The other way round
🇫🇷 French passport holders visiting the United Kingdom: French passport holders do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.
The British passport at a glance
All destinations for United Kingdom passport holders → · Who needs a visa for France →
Questions
Do British citizens need a visa for France?
British passport holders can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can a British stay in France without a visa?
Up to 90 days per visit, according to the latest data. The border officer decides on entry.
Does a French need a visa for the United Kingdom?
French passport holders do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.