Do i need a visa to go to france?

Citizens from the United States and Canada. Canadian and American residents who are planning to travel to France for short visits do not need visas to enter the country. A valid passport is sufficient. Journalists traveling to France on assignment (a special work visa is required) read more

Visa Requirements for Visiting Other European Countries. Because France is one of 26 European countries belonging to the Schengen territory, U.S. and Canadian passport holders may enter France through any of the following countries without a visa or passport. read more

A Schengen visa will allow you to travel in all the countries of the Schengen area: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. read more

Adopted children of a number of Americans have been denied entry into France because they did not have the appropriate French visas. Once in France, they will need to obtain a U.S. visa, if they choose to bring their child to the United States at a later time. NOTE: Additional documents may be requested. read more