Visa for Paris

U.S. citizens traveling on regular passports do not need a visa for tourist or business travel to this country for stays up to 90 days.

The period of stay for US citizens visiting the Schengen states is a total of three months cumulative stay in the combined member states during any six months period. The Schengen member states include Austria, Belgium,Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden.
A valid U.S. Passport is required.

Visa is required for Official and Diplomatic passport holders.

Any other U.S. citizen who wishes to travel to France for any purpose other than tourism or business negotiations (e.g. work, study, adoption, immigration, or stays longer than stipulated in the entry requirements) should contact directly, the embassy or nearest consulate.

VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-U.S. CITIZENS TO ENTER FRANCE

TDS may not able to assist with expediting visas to France, other than for foreign nationals who are permanently residing in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, or the District of Columbia.

For those nationals required to obtain a visa to enter France, submit the following documents:
Submit your Passport, must have at least 3 months remaining validity

2 Visa application forms, completed and signed
2 recent Passport-type photographs
Completed Cover Page (print from browser)
Copy of round trip airline tickets
Proof of Accommodations:
For Tourist Visa: Copy of hotel confirmation or proof or registration with an organized tour
For Business Visa: Copy of hotel confirmation
For Family Visit: Certificate of Lodging, issued by the city hall, of the city to be visited in France
Proof of sufficient funds for support (ie: copy of recent bank statement or letter of reference from bank)
Proof of legal residence in USA (ie: copy of Green Card, both sides)
Proof of travel insurance with worldwide coverage for emergency medical situations as well as urgent medical and hospitalization care. The minimum coverage must exceed USD30,000.
For a child under 18, if not accompanied by both parents, notarized parental consent letter signed by both parents required

For Business: Letter from the employer explaining purpose of travel, reference in France, and guaranteeing travel expenses and return transportation

Fees

Fees change frequently due to currency fluctuation

Include credit card authorization, a check or money order payable to to “Travel Document Systems, Inc.” for TDS handling fee per visa, plus Embassy Consular Fee per visa, and return FedEx.

Visa Notes

In some cases, the application must be referred for approval and can take up to 4 weeks to process. Visa fees and processing time may vary by nationality. Holders of B1/B2 visas and persons wishing to travel in the French Overseas Departments and Territories can expect a delay of at least two weeks. Visas for some nationalities can take up to 8-12 weeks to process.

Notice Regarding Visa For Schengen States

Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden. As of 01 June 2001, travelers to Europe on business or tourism purposes may receive a visa for a short stay of one to ninety days, valid for all of the above-mentioned countries. A Schengen visa issued by an embassy or consulate of the above countries allows the holder to travel freely in all of these countries, However, visas for travel to Monaco and French Overseas Departments and Territories may only be issued by a French Embassy or Consulate.
If you intend to visit only one Schengen country, you must apply through the embassy or consulate of that particular country.
If you intend to visit several Schengen countries, you must apply for a visa through the embassy or consulate of the country which is your main destination.
If you intend to visit several countries but do not have a main destination, you should apply for a visa at the embassy or consulate of the country which is your first port of entry.
If you do not need a visa for the Schengen country which is your main destination or first point of entry, please note that you may require a visa for other schengen countries you wish to visit. You should then apply through the embassy or consulate of the first country which does require a visa.
Student Visas
Student visas for France must be applied for directly by the applicant at the nearest Consulate General of France. Click here for Embassy of France’s short stay and long stay Student Visa Requirements.

REGISTER YOUR TRIP:

The U.S. Department of State encourages all American travelers to register with their local Embassy or Consulate when arriving in a foreign country. Registration helps the Embassy to provide important services for American citizens residing or traveling abroad.

Some of these services include:

Locating individuals in cases of family or personal emergencies,
Relaying important travel and safety information about the region,
Arranging evacuation transportation in cases of natural disaster or civil unrest,
Issuing replacement passports when originals are lost, and A number of other administrative services relating to personal documentation.

Without the information provided through registration, the Embassy is severely hindered in its ability to provide these services. Many of these services involve emergency situations and time constraints, therefore failure to register will almost certainly lead to delays at moments when you can least afford them.