Visa requirements

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for France?

An eTA is required
eTA required · 90 days/180 days

Not a full visa, but Canadian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to France for up to 90 days/180 days. It's applied for online.

Max stay
90 days/180 days
Fee
EUR €7
Processing
Instant (online)
What you need
  • Valid passport
  • Email address
  • Credit card for EUR €7
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Canadian visa requirements elsewhere
Canadian → Japan Canadian → Thailand Canadian → Italy Canadian → Spain Canadian → Turkey Canadian → Indonesia Canadian → Mexico Canadian → Portugal Canadian → Greece Canadian → Morocco
Who needs a visa for France?
American citizens British citizens Australian citizens Indian citizens German citizens French citizens Filipino citizens Chinese citizens Brazilian citizens Nigerian citizens

Visa rules change frequently and this page is a guide, not legal advice — always confirm current requirements with the official France embassy or consulate before booking travel. Our visa data is reviewed quarterly: last reviewed July 2026, next review September 2026.