QuickTravelTools Do I need a visa for France with an Indian passport?
You need a visa for France. Apply before you travel.
Rule verified by QuickTravelTools on October 10, 2026.
Visa rules for all 199 passports: France visa hub.
What you need
- Passport: should be valid at least 6 months after your trip ends.
- Fee: 90 EUR, Schengen short-stay visa (uniform visa); EUR 45 for children aged 6-12, free for children under 6
Source: European Commission (DG Migration and Home Affairs). - Processing time: 15 days (may be extended to up to 45 days)
Source: European Commission (DG Migration and Home Affairs). - Apply: Start the official visa application portal, France (France-Visas)
Official sources
- US citizens may spend 90 days in metropolitan France without a visa under the France-US bilateral agreement, in addition to the Schengen 90-day visa exemption (invoked at the border) (France in the United States (French Embassy / Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs), verified October 5, 2026)
- Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Annexes I and II: the common EU list of third countries whose nationals must (Annex I) or must not (Annex II) hold a visa for short stays in the Schengen area. This is the destination's full inbound matrix as a Schengen member state. Note: EUR-Lex redirects automated fetches to the TodayOJ portal; the regulation text was verified via the IS/LT/DK batch checks of 2026-10-06. (EUR-Lex (Official Journal of the European Union), verified October 6, 2026)
France at a glance
| Region | Europe |
|---|---|
| Everyday prices | 73 on our price index (US = 100) |
| Power | Type C/E sockets, 230/400 V, 50 Hz |
On cost, France is mid-priced for travelers: everyday prices sit at about 73 on a global index where the United States is 100. See how France compares to 179 countries.
On power, you are in luck: both Indian outlets and France's use Type C, so many of your chargers should fit as-is. Full plug and voltage guide for France.
Good to know about France
- Your 90-day limit is shared across the whole Schengen area. Time spent in Italy, Spain, or any other Schengen country counts toward the same 90 days in any 180-day period. It is not 90 days per country. (European External Action Service)
- Your passport must stay valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area. If it does not meet this rule, your airline can refuse to let you board. (U.S. Embassy in France)
- Carrying EUR 10,000 or more in cash? You must declare it to French customs when you enter or leave France. Not declaring can lead to fines. (French Customs)
- France does not accept the 12-page U.S. emergency passport for visa-free entry. If you travel on one, you can be refused boarding or refused entry. (U.S. Embassy in France)
A Schengen visa application requires proof of travel medical insurance: at least €30,000 in coverage, valid across the Schengen area. Get a quote from SafetyWing.
Source: European Commission.
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Common questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for France?
Yes. You need a visa for France. Apply before you travel.
How long can an Indian passport holder stay in France?
The permitted stay depends on the visa or authorisation issued. Check the official immigration site before booking.
Is the visa information on this page official?
No. This is a summary compiled from official government sources and verified by QuickTravelTools, and it can lag rule changes. Always confirm with France's embassy or official immigration portal before you travel.
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