Australia
France
France visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
Australian citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at au.ambafrance.org
For longer stays: study, work and residence
France: visa decisions in Australia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,388 | 2,407 | 13 | 0.5% | 20.4% |
| 2024 | 2,059 | 1,928 | 76 | 3.8% | 18.3% |
| 2025 | 2,984 | 2,868 | 144 | 4.8% | 16.9% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Australia (Sydney and Canberra) received 2,984 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,868. 4.8% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 3.8%. Applications rose by 45% compared with 2024 (2,059).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 3.0% of the applications lodged in Australia that year, from 0.6% at the consulates of Switzerland to 8.8% at those of the Netherlands. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the 3rd most applied-for Schengen state in Australia.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Australia, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to Australia
FranceAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Australia to France, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in France
Australian citizens may stay in France for up to 90 days. Days in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
France and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Australian citizens in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
France’s neighbours for Australian citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain admit Australian citizens visa-free.
French citizens travelling to Australia
Before flying to Australia, French citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for France?
Australian citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Australian citizens stay in France?
Australian citizens can stay in France for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do French citizens need a visa for Australia?
Before flying to Australia, French citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Australian citizens enter France visa-free?
Yes, Australian citizens can enter France without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.