Visa Requirements

US Citizen

For a stay of less than 90 days, US citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business travel to this country, but a valid US Passport with 6 months remaining is required.

Non-US Citizen

YOU MUST APPLY IN PERSON IN JURISDICTION: TEXAS RESIDENTS WILL APPLY AT THE HOUSTON CONSULATE

Tourist Visa

1. Fully completed and signed France Visa Application. Please note, citizens of the following countries are required to fill out two application forms:
   Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaidjan, Bahrein, Bielorussia, Bosnia, Burundi, Cambodia, China, Congo (Democratic rep.), Cuba, Egypt, Georgia, Irak, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea (North), Kuweit, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Liban, Lybia, Oman, Palestina, Qatar, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukrain, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen, holders of “Permit to Reenter” and “Refugee Travel Documents”.
2. Passport photograph
3. Valid travel document or passport (valid for at least three months longer than the visa applied for)
4. Confirmed flight itinerary showing onward travel plus one copy.
5. Letter from employer showing current employment and that your job will be available to you upon your return to the US.
6. Documentary evidence of accommodation in France: attestation d’accueil (official proof of residence or projected residence), hotel reservation, title deeds or rental agreement, or any documentary evidence of ownership or rental of accommodation
7. Proof of international Medical Health Insurance in excess of $35,000.00 US dollars.
8. Original and one copy of Alien Residence card or Original I-94 card with valid US visa stamped in passport
9. Documentary evidence of means of support for the duration of the stay: currency, international bank card, traveler’s checks.

Business Visa

1. Fully completed and signed France Visa Application. Please note, citizens of the following countries are required to fill out two application forms:
   Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaidjan, Bahrein, Bielorussia, Bosnia, Burundi, Cambodia, China, Congo (Democratic rep.), Cuba, Egypt, Georgia, Irak, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea (North), Kuweit, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Liban, Lybia, Oman, Palestina, Qatar, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukrain, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen, holders of “Permit to Reenter” and “Refugee Travel Documents”.
2. Passport photograph
3. Valid travel document or passport (valid for at least three months longer than the visa applied for)
4. Confirmed flight itinerary showing onward travel plus one copy.
5. Letter from employer showing current employment and that your job will be available to you upon your return to the US.
6. Documentary evidence of accommodation in France: attestation d’accueil (official proof of residence or projected residence), hotel reservation, title deeds or rental agreement, or any documentary evidence of ownership or rental of accommodation
7. Proof of international Medical Health Insurance in excess of $35,000.00 US dollars.
8. Original and one copy of Alien Residence card (ie, a copy of the front and back of the green card or original I-94 card with valid US visa in passport).
9. Documentary evidence of means of support for the duration of the stay: currency, international bank card, traveler’s checks.
10. Official letter of invitation from your host in France, plus one copy. If multiple entries are required, it must be clearly stated along with the length of validity required or you will only get a single entry visa.
11. A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of France, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
    1. state the nature of business to be performed;
    2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
    3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
    4. guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.

Fees

In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply: Fees change monthly according to the value of the US dollar.