France visa for Chinese citizens
Visa required
🇨🇳 Chinese passport → 🇫🇷 France: yes — a visa arranged in advance.
How it works
You'll need a visa arranged in advance through the embassy or consulate (or an authorised visa centre): application form, passport photos, fee, and often proof of funds, accommodation and onward travel. Start early — processing can take weeks.
Before the airport: run the "Will I board?" checklist for this route →
Capital Paris · Currency Euro (€) · Dialling +33
Safety advisory: Exercise caution · official advisory ↗
Before you travel
Sorting your France trip on the China passport:
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Every destination for the China passport, and everyone who can enter France.
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