Do citizens of Australia need a visa for France?

Visa-free· 90 days

No. Australia passport holders can enter France without a visa. The stay is limited to 90 days.

Entry rule: Visa-free
Length of stay: 90 days
Where to get it: No visa needed
Last checked: Nov 9, 2026

Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel. Source: Passport Index dataset (MIT), refreshed Nov 9, 2026.

Document checklist: Australia → France

General guidance for a short trip. Requirements change, so confirm with the official sources linked below.

Passport valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area and issued within the last 10 years.
You can stay up to 90 days without a visa.
Return or onward ticket.
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation).
Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements of the last 3–6 months).
Travel medical insurance with at least €30,000 coverage valid in all Schengen countries.

Only use the official government portal. Many look-alike sites charge extra.

France missions in Australia

EmbassyCanberra

embassy of France, Canberra

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Address

6 Perth Avenue, Canberra

Phone

+61 2 6216 0100

info@ambafrance-au.org

Website

au.diplomatie.gouv.fr

Opening hours

Mo-Th 09:00-13:00,14:00-17:45; Fr 09:00-13:00,14:00-16:00

Schengen visa statistics at this consulate

Year 2025

Applications: 11
Visas issued: 8
Refused: 0
Refusal rate: 0%

Multiple-entry share: 88%

Source: European Commission, visa statistics for consulates

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Consulate-General of Australia in NouméaConsulate General · NouméaSee all

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