If you are an Australian then here I am going to discuss about France Visa For Australian. This visa has been introduced by the French Government for convenient and easy journey of Australian citizens in France.There are many reasons to choose France as a destination for your next vacation, studies or business trip. The cuisine is among the best in the world – and the wine is exquisite! The French welcome tourists from all over the world – their culture of welcome is unparalleled elsewhere in Europe. When traveling to France you will be surprised to discover that there is a lot of things you can do and see with very little English knowledge.
The Australian Government has simplified French visa procedures and made it much easier to get a long-stay visa, even if you have a criminal record or previously overstayed. This is great news for foreign nationals who wish to travel to, live and/or work in Australia. However, all French people have to meet certain eligibility requirements before they can apply for a long-stay visa.
French Visa For Australian
France ETIAS requirements for Australian citizens
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Australians do not always need a visa for France and other Schengen Zone countries as they are granted visa exemption for short stays. However, they will need an electronic travel authorization once the France ETIAS for Australian citizens is launched.
In an effort to increase security and better monitor visitors, from 2023 the EU is introducing the ETIAS visa waiver system for the Schengen Zone. ETIAS stands for European Travel Information and Authorisation System.
The ETIAS visa waiver for France will be required from all those who currently enjoy visa-free access to France and the rest of Schengen, including Australians. Successful applicants will then be able to stay for up to 90 days and travel freely within the zone.
Do Australians need a visa for France?
A visa for France from Australia is not required for short stays up to 90 days within every 180-day period. Visa-exempt entry to France from Australia is granted for purposes of:
- Tourism
- Business
- Transit
- Short-term study
- Medical treatment
However, from May 2023, Autralians need an approved ETIAS to travel to France visa-free. ETIAS is not a visa, it is an electronic visa waiver that allows multiple entries to France and other Schengen countries during its 3-year validity.
Additionally, you do need a visa for France from Australia if you intend to stay for more than 90 consecutive days, or purposes other than those listed above.
Requirements from Australia to France with ETIAS
The application for the ETIAS for France will be quick and simple. Australians will need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months, a working email address for them to receive the ETIAS at, and a credit or debit card to pay for their visa waiver.
Amongst the ETIAS visa waiver requirements, applicants must fill in their passport information (including number, expiry date, and place of issue), name and address, the reason for their visit and other information such as whether they have ever committed a crime. Make sure that you fill in all the information carefully as it will need to match the information on your travel document.
ETIAS France entry requirements from Australia
Entering France from Australia with ETIAS is simple. Once an ETIAS is approved, often within 24 hours, it is electronically linked to the traveller’s passport, the same one used for the online application.
Travellers can then use the same passport to gain entry to France from Australia. They can simply present the ETIAS-linked passport to board a flight and at border control points.
Immigration officials will scan the passport to confirm the ETIAS validity and allow the holder into France. For this reason Austrlaians with dual nationality should take care to travel to France with the same passport that they used to apply for ETIAS.
Although it is not mandatory, you may also want to print a copy of the ETIAS for Australians to carry with you during the trip. This can be useful in the rare case of problems with the electronic system. A copy of the ETIAS can be easily printed from the confirmation email sent to the applicant’s inbox.
Medical info for Australians travelling to France
France has one of the best healthcare systems in the world. There is, however, no reciprocal health agreement between Australia and France and so Australians traveling to France should take out health insurance. This does not include emergency treatment, which is free for everyone.
Be careful what medication you bring with you to France, as it may be taken from you if it is not approved there. The general number for the French emergency services is 112 and the specific number for medical emergencies is 15.
ETIAS France Information for Australians
Here are some other things that Australians traveling to France should be aware of in addition to the other ETIAS requirements for Australians:
- It is illegal to bring firearms and drugs into France (this includes medication not approved by the French authorities)
- The maximum amount of money that you may bring into France without declaring it is €10,000.
- You may bring a maximum of 800 cigarettes into France, 10 liters of alcohol under 22% and 20 liters under 22%.
- You may be refused entry to France if you cannot demonstrate on request sufficient funds or a return ticket back to Australia.