France
Canada
Canada visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
Before flying to Canada, French citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- 5 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canadainternational.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Electronic travel authorization (eTA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$7
- Processing time
- Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours
For the ETA, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer.
Where to apply in France
- Embassy of Canada in Paris
130 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris
Today 09:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00 -
- Honorary Consulate of Canada in Toulouse
85 bis avenue de la Marqueille, 31650 Saint-Orens-de-Gameville, Toulouse
- Honorary Consulate of Canada in Nice
10 rue Lamartine - 1er étage, 06000 Nice
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Canadian citizens travelling to France
CanadaFrance Visa-free, 90 days France visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
French citizens planning a trip to Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in Canada
French citizens may stay in Canada for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Canada.
How French citizens apply
French citizens apply for the ETA for Canada online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Canadian citizens travelling to France
France admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Canada?
Before flying to Canada, French citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
How long can French citizens stay in Canada?
French citizens can stay in Canada for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the Canada ETA cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7 for the ETA. Processing time: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for France?
France admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can French citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; French citizens need an ETA for Canada.
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.