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title: France visa for citizens of Austria
description: Citizens of Austria can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# France visa for citizens of Austria

Citizens of Austria can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay (e.g., €65 per day)

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond intended departure from France
2. **Book travel and accommodation** — Secure return/onward ticket and accommodation reservations
3. **Travel to France** — Present passport at border control upon arrival
4. **Receive entry stamp** — Border officer may stamp passport and grant up to 90 days stay

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Austrian passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond departure from Schengen area
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Schengen area
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel booking or invitation letter from host
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash equivalent showing €65 per day of stay
- **Travel health insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory for short stays

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** €65 per day of stay
- Bank statement
- Cash
- Traveler's cheques
- Credit card

Proof of sufficient funds may be requested at border

## Good to know

- Visa-free stay limited to 90 days in any 180-day period across Schengen area
- Overstaying may result in fines or entry bans

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure
- **Lack of onward ticket** — Always have a return or onward ticket before travel
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry proof of at least €65 per day of intended stay

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Austria need a visa for France?

Citizens of Austria can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.

### How long can citizens of Austria stay in France?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Austria need for France?

Valid Austrian passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; Travel health insurance.

### How long must my passport be valid for France?

At least 3 months.

## More

- [France visa for every passport](/visa/france)
- [Every destination for Austria passport holders](/visa/passport/austria)