Coming to France Joint News Release - The foreign ministers of the Interior and are committed to issuing visas for foreign talent circulation ( 25 March 2013 ) The Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of the Interior instructed the diplomatic and consular network to improve , wherever possible, the rate of delivery of short-stay visas called traffic and their validity . Read more All foreign nationals who wish to come to France must be able to present at the border regulatory proof of the purpose of stay , means of subsistence and accommodation conditions . In general , unless an exemption , a visa is required . It must be requested prior to departure from the embassy or consulate of France jurisdiction in the country of residence of the applicant . summary General information about the filing and processing of visa applications There are several categories of visas Some foreigners are exempt from visa Checks upon arrival in the Schengen area The request for a residence permit in France Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Information disseminated by the French diplomatic and consular posts The type of visa required to enter France depends on both the duration and patterns of the intended stay , except in special cases : for lower or equal than 90 days , the visa request is a short-stay visa called Schengen visa for greater than 90 days , the visa is to seek a long-stay visa adapted to the duration and reason for the stay . Once entered the French ground, the visa holder can not obtain the change in its visa or change of status . Moreover, the exercise of employment is subject to specific procedures that require obtaining a work permit prior to obtaining the visa. As regards the French overseas territories , the rules may be different from those applied to the metropolitan territory of France . The applicant must specify precisely the destination and the details of his air travel. General information about the filing and processing of visa applications Regulations regarding entry and stay on the French territory is different depending on whether you hold an ordinary passport or a diplomatic or service passport . The passport must have a validity period large enough to cover the stay in the Schengen area. Application fee ( visa fees ) are collected from the filing of the application , in case of refusal, they are not reimbursed . When processing the visa application , certain formalities ( making appointments, filing folder ) can be assigned to service providers. Additional charges are then expected. Learn from the French consulate competent . There are several categories of visas - The short-stay visas ( Schengen visa ) The short-stay visas are visas called Schengen that allow the holder to travel freely within the Schengen countries for stays of up to 90 days in any 180 day period . These visas may be issued for one or more entries . This type of visa is usually issued for leisure travel , business travel or for family visits , it also allows the holder to come to France for short courses , internships or even gainful employment , subject obtaining a temporary work permit ( touring artists , athletes competing a championship, seconded employee as part of a service , etc ...) . It may also be asked to perform a simple transit through France . Special case: - Family members of an EU citizen : In accordance with Directive 2004/38 of 29 April 2004 , the family members of third nationality of an EU citizen who accompany or join their spouses in France are subject only to the requirement of an entry visa in accordance with Regulation 539/2001 on proof of nationality of Community nationals , their family ties and where appropriate, the quality of dependent child over 21 years or ascendants. This visa is issued free of charge and without delay. - The transit of an alien by a French airport without leaving the so-called international zone is a special case , because the foreign does not enter the French territory and is not subject to entry visa , unless exception. Indeed, some foreigners are subject to visa to an airport transit in France (information on airport transit ) . - The long-stay visas This visa is issued when the length of stay exceeds 90 days. The main reasons for issuing the visa most often relate to education, work and family reunification. The issuance of visa requires , on arrival in France , registered with the Office of French Immigration and Integration ( OFII ) or , as appropriate , to the competent Prefecture for the issuance of a residence permit . Some foreigners are exempt from visa European Regulation 539/2001 provides a number of nationalities of short-stay visa to enter the Schengen area. If you are a citizen of a member of the European Union ( EU) (other than France ) State of the European Economic Area ( EEA) or Switzerland or family member of a national of a State member of the EU, EEA or Switzerland , other than France, the specific provisions of the law of the European Union shall apply: nationals of EU Member States , EEA countries and Switzerland are not subject to entry visa and residence , regardless of length of stay ; members of the family of a citizen of the EU , EEA or Switzerland States ( spouse, minor or dependent children , dependent parents ) are subject to the same traffic as other foreigners of their nationality. Family members of a citizen of the Union whose nationality is not subject to the short-stay visa or who hold a residence permit for a family member of a citizen of the union are not subject to approval of entry and residence , regardless of length of stay Checks upon arrival in the Schengen area Possession of a visa is not a sufficient condition for entering the Schengen area information controls on arrival at the border crossing . Controls on arrival apply to all foreigners, they are subject to the entry and residence visa or exempt from visa. The request for a residence permit in France Holders of an entry visa and long stay labeled Residence permit to solicit on arrival in France should contact the French prefectural authority of their place of residence to apply for a residence card within two months after their entry into French territory. Members of the family of a national of the Member States of the EU, EEA or Switzerland wishing to apply for a residence permit family member of a citizen of the Union should contact the competent French prefectural authority to submit their application for a residence permit within three months following their entry into French territory. Holders of long-stay visa bearing the words Ceseda R311 -3 should contact the OFII upon their arrival in France . Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - You can check out the FAQ on visas. Information disseminated by the French diplomatic and consular posts - For further information , you should consult competent for your place of residence consular authority : see the list of websites diplomatic consular posts and French on the website of the MFE Date of publication: 10/23/13 . In this section Formalities of entry to France General information for foreign holders of ordinary passports Foreign holders of diplomatic and service passports What type of visa to apply? Foreign holders of ordinary passports exempt from visa requirement What visa to transit through an airport in France ? Control on arrival in France (Schengen Area) Completing the application form short-stay visa ? How to read a vignette Schengen Visa Entry and stay visas: fees FAQ - Visas Studying in France Coming to France Formalities of entry to France Studying in France
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