Schengen Short-Stay Visa-Free Access (Tourist/Business/Transit)
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- N/A - no visa required
- Validity
- 180 days (rolling)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Nationals of Annex II countries may enter France and the Schengen Area without a visa for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Ukraine require biometric passports. Taiwan passport must contain an identity card number. Hong Kong and Macao require SAR passports specifically. ETIAS electronic travel authorization will be required starting Q4 2026 for visa-exempt nationals.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Nationals of EU Regulation 2018/1806 Annex II countries holding valid ordinary passports (biometric passports required for Western Balkan and Eastern European countries)
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Cash, credit cards, bank statements, traveler's cheques; Minimum amount: EUR 120 per day (or EUR 65 per day with hotel booking)
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Schengen Area; Minimum coverage: EUR 30,000
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking, host attestation (attestation d'accueil), rental agreement; Must cover full stay: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Ensure passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure date and has 2 blank pages. Prepare proof of accommodation, return ticket, and sufficient funds.