Travelling from France

Services for travellers from France

Use France as your default country to see routes, services and application guidance for travellers starting from France.

Services and information for France

Use these country services before choosing a destination or starting an application.

  • Visit visas

    Tourist, family visit, transit, business and medical short-stay guidance.

    Available 275 matching routes Reviewed: June 25, 2026

  • Study abroad

    Student visa evidence, funding documents, enrolment steps and work rights.

    Available 104 matching routes Reviewed: June 25, 2026

  • Work and immigration

    Work permits, skilled migration, sponsor evidence and family routes.

    Available 305 matching routes Reviewed: June 25, 2026

  • Documents for travellers

    Passport validity, photos, proof of funds, accommodation and supporting letters.

    Available 1188 matching routes Reviewed: June 25, 2026

  • Fees and processing times

    Government fees, appointment steps, biometrics and estimated route timelines.

    Available 1188 matching routes Reviewed: June 25, 2026

  • Guidance and support

    Local guidance, country-specific checks, application help and support options.

    Available 1188 matching routes Reviewed: June 25, 2026

  • Apply and track

    Prepare documents, start applications and track progress from one account.

    Available 1188 matching routes Reviewed: June 25, 2026

  • France to Australia

    27 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Business, Medical, and Diplomatic

  • France to Japan

    26 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Business, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist

  • France to United Kingdom

    26 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist

  • France to Thailand

    23 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Business, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist

  • France to China

    22 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Business, Diplomatic, and Journalist

  • France to Canada

    20 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Business, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist

Document and evidence guidance

Common document checks found in published route policies:

  • Passport requirement
  • Photo requirement
  • Bank statement requirement
  • Proof of funds requirement
  • Sponsorship letter requirement
  • Employment letter requirement
  • Travel insurance requirement
  • Accommodation proof requirement
  • Flight reservation requirement
  • Admission letter requirement
  • Invitation letter requirement
  • Police clearance requirement

Guidance and support for France

Country-specific guidance can include local document checks, appointment steps, payment options, official resources and application support.

Coverage and freshness

Published policies
1188
Countries covered
195
Categories
Tourist (275), Student (104), Work / Immigration (305), Transit (90), Business (194), Medical (67), Diplomatic (89), and Journalist (64)
Fees and processing
1177 fees, 1072 processing timelines
Last reviewed
June 25, 2026