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Do German citizens need a visa for France?
Visa-free
No.
German passport holders can enter France without a visa. You will normally still need a passport valid for at least 6 months, a return or onward ticket, and proof of accommodation and funds.
🇪🇺 France is in the Schengen Area. Your days count toward the 90 days in any 180 limit across all 29 Schengen countries. Track your days →
Before you go
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay, with blank pages
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation and sufficient funds
- Check vaccination and health entry rules
Last checked 2026-09-24. Rules can change without notice; confirm with the France embassy or official immigration website.
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Other visa-free trips for Germany passport holders
🇧🇪 Belgium🇼🇸 Samoa🇬🇷 Greece🇸🇹 São Tomé & Príncipe🇹🇷 Türkiye🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina🇲🇰 North Macedonia🇧🇾 Belarus🇨🇴 Colombia🇧🇿 Belize🇫🇯 Fiji🇧🇷 Brazil
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