Is France visa-free?

France is not a visa-free country.

Chinese citizens need to apply for a visa to travel to France. To apply for a French tourist visa, you need to provide a valid ordinary passport, proof of round-trip air ticket booking, travel itinerary, proof of financial resources and other materials. After meeting the visa requirements, you need to go to the French Embassy or Consulate in China for an interview and fingerprint collection.

France’s visa-free travel policy applies to those who hold a valid ordinary passport and whose purpose of travel is tourism, visiting relatives, friends, business negotiations, participation in exhibitions and other non-immigration purposes, and whose stay in France does not exceed 90 days. Chinese citizen. However, please note that the visa validity period is calculated from the time of entry, and tourists need to enter the country within the validity period of the visa.

The value of visa:

1. Right of passage: A visa is a pass for international travel. People holding a valid visa can freely enter and exit the country that issued the visa within the scope allowed by the visa.

2. Security: Visa is an important means for sovereign countries to safeguard their sovereignty, dignity, security and interests. Through visas, countries can effectively control and manage people entering the country and prevent illegal immigrants, criminals and other potential security threats.

3. Cultural exchange: The design and texture of a visa often reflect the cultural characteristics of a country. For visa holders, this is also a cultural experience and exchange.

4. Personal credit certificate: Visa issuance is usually based on the applicant's credit and history. For people who need to conduct business activities, study, and work in other countries, a valid visa is a proof of personal credit and helps them establish trust and credibility abroad.