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France visa for Thai citizens
Entry requirement
France requires Thai citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at th.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
France’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Thailand
- Embassy of France in Bangkok
35 Charoenkrung soi 36 (Rue de Brest), Bangrak, 10500 Bangkok
France has 1 mission in Thailand, with its embassy in Bangkok.
France: visa decisions in Thailand
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42,715 | 40,882 | 1,861 | 4.4% | 41.1% |
| 2024 | 39,210 | 37,253 | 1,808 | 4.6% | 32.8% |
| 2025 | 37,707 | 35,457 | 2,142 | 5.7% | 33.3% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Thailand (Bangkok) received 37,707 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 35,457. 5.7% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 4.6%. Applications fell by 4% compared with 2024 (39,210).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.9% of the applications lodged in Thailand that year, from 2.0% at the consulates of Romania to 28.7% at those of Poland. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the most applied-for Schengen state in Thailand.
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 Thailand, 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 Thailand
FranceThailand Visa-free, 60 days Thailand 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 Thailand 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Thai citizens can stay in France
How long Thai citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Thai citizens apply
In Thailand, applications go to the French embassy in Bangkok, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Thai citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Thai citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Thai citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Thailand
Thailand admits French citizens without a visa for stays of up to 60 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Thai citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Thai citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the French embassy in Thailand?
The French embassy in Thailand is in Bangkok.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Thailand?
Thailand admits French citizens without a visa for stays of up to 60 days.
Can Thai citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Thai citizens need a visa for France obtained in advance.
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.