Country guides
Schengen travel guide
Visit France
Art-filled cities, celebrated food, Atlantic coastlines and Alpine escapes make France endlessly rewarding.
Travel inspiration
Highlights worth planning around
Paris museums and monuments
Provence villages
French Riviera
Loire Valley châteaux
Capital
Paris
Currency
Euro
Prepare your application
Requirements depend on your nationality, UK residence status and purpose of travel. A typical preparation file may include:
- Valid passport and evidence of UK residence
- Completed application forms and recent photographs
- Travel medical insurance suitable for the route
- Accommodation and return-travel evidence
- Financial, employment or study evidence
- Documents supporting the purpose of the visit
This is general guidance, not a guaranteed or complete checklist. Confirm current requirements with the relevant embassy and official application centre before applying.
Official application-centre resources
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