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90 days in any 180
Counted across all Schengen countries together.
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Canadian citizens can visit France visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. No application needed.
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France Visa for Canadian citizens
Visa-free for tourism, family visits and business trips of up to 90 days in any 180 days.
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Canadian citizens can visit the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Entry fee
Free
No visa or prior application is needed.
ETIAS
Not required yet
Start date to be announced months ahead. Fee will be €20.
Border check (EES)
Fingerprints and photo
Taken at your first entry. Passports are no longer stamped.
Passport
3 months beyond your trip
Issued in the last 10 years.
Biometric passport
Not required
Needed only for self-service border gates.
Funds
Enough for your stay
Border guards may ask for proof. Amounts vary by country.
Allowed
Tourism, family, business
Short stays only. Each country sets its rules on paid work.
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No visa needed for up to 90 days in any 180. Check your passport and border documents first.
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Last checked in October 2026. Sources: Entry/Exit System: what is the EES (European Union), ETIAS: who should apply (European Union)
France Visa documents for Canadian citizens
France Visa application steps for Canadian citizens
Your journey to the France in 4 easy steps.
1
Check Your Passport
It must be valid at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area and issued within the last 10 years.
2
Count Your Days
Stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Days in all 29 Schengen countries count towards the same limit.
3
Prepare Border Proof
Border guards may ask about your trip purpose, accommodation, return or onward ticket and funds. Keep proof at hand.
4
EES at the Border
On your first entry since 12 October 2025, the EES records your face image and/or fingerprints. Passports are no longer stamped.
France Visa cost for Canadian citizens
No hidden fees. Pay only for what you need.
We are not affiliated with any government or embassy. Visa decisions are made solely by the consulate.
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Which France Visa do you need?
Visa-free short stay
Up to 90 days in any 180 days across the Schengen area, for tourism, family visits or business meetings. Most travellers have each entry and exit recorded in the EES, and border guards may ask about the trip and funds.
ETIAS travel authorisation
Not in operation yet. When it starts, most visa-free travellers will apply online and pay €20. It will be valid for 3 years or until the passport expires. The EU will announce the start date several months ahead.
Long-stay national visa (type D)
For study, work or stays longer than 90 days. You apply to the country concerned, under its own rules and fees.
Remaining days check
The official EES tool on travel-europe.europa.eu shows how many days you can still stay in the Schengen area. It does not count time spent there before 10 April 2026.
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France Visa FAQ for Canadian passport holders
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for France?
No. Canadian citizens can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted across all 29 Schengen countries together. There is nothing to apply for before you travel. You show your passport at the external Schengen border, and on your first entry since 12 October 2025 the Entry/Exit System (EES) records your face image and/or fingerprints. ETIAS, the planned EU travel authorisation, is not operating yet, so you do not need it today.
Do Canadian citizens need ETIAS for France?
Not yet. ETIAS is not in operation and no applications are collected, so today there is nothing to apply for, no cost and no waiting time. The EU expects ETIAS to start in the last quarter of 2026 and will announce the date several months in advance. Once it starts, apply only at travel-europe.europa.eu/etias or in the official ETIAS app. It will cost EUR 20, free for applicants under 18 or over 70, and will be valid for 3 years or until your passport expires. A transitional period of at least 6 months will follow the launch.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in France?
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The limit covers the 29 Schengen countries together, so days in France and in other Schengen countries count towards the same total. Cyprus and Ireland do not apply the common Schengen visa rules, and time spent there is counted separately. Periods on a residence permit or long-stay (D) visa issued by a Schengen country do not count. France's territories outside Europe are not part of the Schengen area and set visa waivers per territory, so check them separately.
What do Canadian citizens need at the border?
You need a passport valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave the Schengen area and issued within the previous 10 years. Border guards may ask about your trip purpose, accommodation, return or onward ticket and funds; the amount expected differs by country. Internal border checks may be reintroduced temporarily, so carry your passport when moving between Schengen countries. For gainful work, a Schengen country may require a visa even from visa-exempt travellers, so check the rules of the country where you will work.
How does the EES affect Canadian travellers?
The Entry/Exit System (EES) registers non-EU short-stay travellers at the external borders of the Schengen area. It started on 12 October 2025 and has been fully operational at all external border crossings since 10 April 2026. On your first entry it records your face image and/or fingerprints, and every later entry and exit is recorded electronically instead of with passport stamps. Your 90 days in any 180-day period are calculated as a single period for all countries using the system.
Check Your France Entry Rules
No visa needed for up to 90 days in any 180. Check your passport and border documents first.
Get started for freeStart with a free eligibility check. You pay after you fill in the application form.
We are not affiliated with any government or embassy. Visa decisions are made solely by the consulate.
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