France
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
French citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- 11 missions
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £20
- Processing time
- Usually within a day, up to 3 working days
Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for an electronic travel authorisation
All visa types for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s ETA costs £20 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 6 months per visit.
Where to apply in France
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- Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in St-Malo
Gare Maritime du Naye, 35400 Saint-Malo
- Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Nice
22, avenue Notre-Dame, 06000 Nice
- Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Nantes
Cabinet d'Avocats 16, boulevard Guist'Hau, B.P. 22026, 44020 Nantes
- Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Montpellier
271 Le Capitole - Bât.A 64, rue Alcyone, 34000 Montpellier
- Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Dunkirk
59375 Dunkerque, Dunkirk
- Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Calais
20 route du Havre, B.P. 433, 62100 Calais Cedex
- Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Amiens
c/o Ecole Supérieure de Commerce 18, place Saint-Michel, 80000 Amiens
British citizens travelling to France
United KingdomFrance Visa-free, 90 days France visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Before travelling from France to the United Kingdom, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
French citizens may stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United Kingdom.
How French citizens apply
French citizens apply for the ETA for the United Kingdom online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for French citizens
Ireland admits French citizens visa-free.
British citizens travelling to France
No visa is needed by British citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
French citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
How long can French citizens stay in the United Kingdom?
French citizens can stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the United Kingdom ETA cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20 for the ETA. Processing time: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days.
Do British citizens need a visa for France?
No visa is needed by British citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can French citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; French citizens need an ETA for the United Kingdom.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.