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Canada · 🇫🇷 France
Visa & entry formalities for Canada passport holders travelling to France.
No visa requiredVisas / authorisation
Visa-free (Schengen short stay)
Max stay
90 days within any 180-day period
Fees
None for short stays.
Processing
No application required.
Entry conditions
A passport valid 3+ months beyond your stay, plus proof of funds and a return ticket. ETIAS will become mandatory from 2027.
Required documents
- Passport valid at least 3 months after your return
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Step-by-step procedure
- 1 Check passport validity for the whole trip plus 3 months.
- 2 Book flights and accommodation.
- 3 Get travel insurance covering health care.
- 4 Present your documents at passport control.
Verify with the official source
Rules change — always confirm the latest requirements with the consulate or official portal before booking.
Common questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for France?
No — Canadian citizens can enter the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days.