Travel abroad: for which country should a Frenchman apply for a visa?
Verified 06 October 2023 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
To travel in Europe, in the European Economic Area (EEA) and in Switzerland, no visa is required (whether you are an adult or a minor).
However, to travel in the Most other foreigner countries, you need a short-stay visa (whether you are an adult or a minor). And you need to present a valid passport.
Warning
Some countries demand that your passport or else valid several months after the expected return date in France.
The endorsement is a document that attest that you are authorized to travel to a foreigner country for a specified time.
It shall be issued by the competent authorities of the country.
It can be either free or paid.
The period of validity of the visa shall be indicated on the visa itself. It varies according to the legislation of the host country and the length of time requested. In general, the duration ranges from a few days to 3 months.
For know-how if your country of destination requires a endorsement, you can refer to the relevant country card under Travel advice from the website of the ministry of foreign affairs
You can also inquire at the consulate or embassy of the country concerned in France.
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