France
Germany
Germany visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
Citizens of FRANCE can travel to, live and work in GERMANY with a passport or national identity card: both are in the free-movement area of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland, so there is no visa and no stay limit.
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at allemagneenfrance.diplo.de
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
Free movement
There is no limit on how long French citizens may stay in Germany, although stays of more than three months may have to be registered with the local authorities.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Germany?
French citizens need no visa for Germany: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
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.