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Although theEuropean portion ofFrance is part of theSchengen Area, itsoverseas departments, collectivities and other territories apply their own visa policies, which have some additional exemptions or restrictions compared to thevisa policy of the Schengen Area.
| Overseas departments and regions | Overseas collectivities | Special status | Overseas territories (no permanent population) | Public domain of the state (uninhabited) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Guiana[a] Guadeloupe Martinique[a] Mayotte[a] Réunion | French Polynesia Saint Barthélemy Saint Martin Saint Pierre and Miquelon Wallis and Futuna | New Caledonia | French Southern and Antarctic Lands | Clipperton Island |
| Visa exemptions for Overseas France: All or most territories, unlimited period All territories, up to 90 days | All or most territories, up to 90 or 15 days Some territories, up to 90 days Some territories, up to 15 days on organized trips |
Nationals of the following countries can enter and reside for an unlimited period without a visa in Overseas France:[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
Nationals of EU and EFTA member states may use theirnational identity card instead of theirpassport as a travel document to enter any French territory.[8][c] They may also work freely in the parts of Overseas France that arepart of the European Union (overseas departments and regions, and Saint Martin), as well as Saint Barthélemy,[9][10] but those who are not nationals of France need a permit to work in Saint Pierre and Miquelon,[11] New Caledonia,[12] Wallis and Futuna,[13] and French Polynesia.[14]
For stays of up to90 days in a 180-day period,[b] visa-free entry is granted to nationals of the following countries and territories (except as otherwise noted):[1][2][3][4][5][6]
This exemption also applies to:[1][2][3][4][5][6]
The following categories of travelers may also transit without a visa:[1][2][3][4][5][6]
For specific territories, nationals of the following countries are also granted visa-free stays of up to90 days in a 180-day period (except as otherwise noted).
For French Guiana, Guadeloupe and Martinique:[1]
For Saint Martin:[2]
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For Saint Pierre and Miquelon:[1]
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For Mayotte:[3]
For Réunion:[1]
Nationals of China, India andRussia traveling fromMauritius orSeychelles to Réunion may obtain a free visa on arrival for a stay of up to 15 days.[1]
For New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna, and French Polynesia:[4][5][6]
| Country | France (Schengen) | French Guiana | Guadeloupe andMartinique | Saint Barthélemy andSaint Martin | Saint Pierre and Miquelon | Mayotte | Réunion | New Caledonia andFrench Polynesia | Wallis and Futuna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
 EU (except France) andEFTA | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Schengen 'Annex II'[n] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
 Brazil | Yes | organized trips or transit | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
 Venezuela | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
 Georgia | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
 Kosovo | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
 Bolivia | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
 Nauru | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
 Ecuador | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
 Mozambique | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
 South Africa | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
 Fiji | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
 Papua New Guinea | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
 China | No | No | No | No | No | No | organized trips | organized trips | No |
 India | No | No | No | No | No | No | organized trips | No | No |
In June 2025, the presidents of France and Brazil announced an agreement to exempt nationals of Brazil from the visa requirement to French Guiana. The agreement would include a provision for repatriation of convicted criminals.[15]
Foreign nationals who need a visa for a part of Overseas France can obtain one by lodging an application at aFrench embassy or consulate in their country of residence (or, in the case of foreign nationals already in a part of France, the localprefecture)[8] for a fee of up to €99 (depending on the destination, length of stay, age and nationality).[16]
| Length of stay | Destination | Regular fee | Reduced fee | No fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 90 days | France (Schengen) | €90 | €45 for children ages 6 to 12; €35 for nationals ofArmenia,Azerbaijan andBelarus | children under age 6, spouse of a French national, family members of other EU/EFTA nationals |
| French Guiana,Guadeloupe,Martinique,Saint Barthélemy,Saint Martin,Réunion | €60 | €35 for children ages 6 to 12 | ||
| Saint Pierre and Miquelon,Mayotte,New Caledonia,Wallis and Futuna,French Polynesia | €9 | spouse of a French national, family members of other EU/EFTA nationals | ||
| More than 90 days | any | €99 | €50 for students; €15 for children adopted by a French national | spouse of a French national |
Schengen short-stay visas are not valid for Overseas France (except for nationals of certain countries as listed above), and vice versa. A visa with the designation "départements français d'Amérique" (DFA) allows visiting all parts of Overseas France in the Americas (French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, and Saint Pierre and Miquelon).[1][2] A visa with the designation "valable pour France sauf CTOM" allows visiting all parts of Overseas France in the Americas as well as Réunion.[1][2]
| Country/territory | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 United States | 67,908 | 63,913 | 62,278 | 53,656 |
| France | 39,086 | 35,765 | 34,887 | 32,946 |
 Japan | 12,174 | 11,447 | 12,527 | 13,175 |
 Australia | 9,757 | 9,167 | 9,315 | 9,167 |
 Italy | 7,888 | 7,993 | 7,887 | 8,103 |
 New Zealand | 7,221 | 7,315 | 7,136 | 6,477 |
 Canada | 6,326 | 8,402 | 9,279 | 7,206 |
| China | 5,987 | 5,555 | 3,268 | 1,876 |
 New Caledonia | 4,206 | 4,185 | 4,111 | 3,826 |
 United Kingdom | 3,980 | 4,711 | 4,834 | 3,255 |
 Germany | 3,951 | 3,538 | 4,028 | 3,477 |
| Total | 192,495 | 183,831 | 180,602 | 164,393 |
| Country/territory | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan France | 36,725 | 37,245 | 36,545 | 39,183 |
| Australia | 22,809 | 20,926 | 18,065 | 15,722 |
| Japan | 21,151 | 20,056 | 19,087 | 15,674 |
| New Zealand | 9,143 | 8,529 | 6,780 | 6,334 |
| Wallis and Futuna | 6,128 | 6,329 | 6,128 | 6,763 |
 Vanuatu | 3,648 | 3,520 | 3,616 | 3,950 |
 French Polynesia | 3,453 | 3,552 | 3,371 | 3,946 |
| Italy | 1,045 | 1,104 | 832 | 718 |
| Total | 115,676 | 113,951 | 107,187 | 107,753 |
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