France visa-free entry for citizens of Ukraine: 2026 entry rules

No, citizens of Ukraine do not need a visa for a short stay in France (up to 90 days per 180-day period).

Data updated on 25 October 2026

ETIAS: once the system is running, which the EU expects in the last quarter of 2026, citizens of Ukraine will need to apply online for a travel authorisation (€20) before departure. Nothing to do yet: applications are not open, so beware of websites already selling it. Our ETIAS guide · Official EU website

Indicative information: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal

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Travellers from Ukraine do not apply for a visa for a tourist stay in France, but border control still asks for a file.

Our guide to the France visa from Ukraine

No visa is required for Ukraine passport holders visiting France for short-term tourism. Simply check your passport validity and the permitted length of stay before departure.

Good news: for short tourist stays, travellers from Ukraine do not need a visa to enter France. Entry is granted on presentation of a valid passport, with no embassy application or online form required.

Do I need a visa?

No. Citizens of Ukraine are visa-exempt for short tourist stays in France. No prior application, e-visa or payment is needed for this purpose of travel. The exact permitted duration depends on current rules, confirm it with an official source before booking.

How long can citizens of Ukraine stay in France?

90 days per 180-day period

Visa-free entry allows a stay of 90 days per 180-day period. To stay longer, study or work, a visa is generally required.

Length of stay

The exemption applies to short stays; the precise duration granted is set on entry and shown on your entry stamp or arrival record. Never overstay: doing so can lead to fines, re-entry bans or refusal of entry on a future trip.

What to show at the border of France

Documents required for a visa for France:

Passport valid 3 months beyond departure
Completed application form
Two passport-size photos
Travel medical insurance (€30,000 coverage)
Proof of accommodation
Return or onward ticket
Proof of sufficient funds
Biometric data (fingerprints)

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Entry requirements

Carry a valid passport (six months of remaining validity is recommended and some carriers require it). A return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation may be requested at border control or at check-in. The exemption covers tourism only: working, studying or relocating still requires an appropriate visa.

Common mistakes

Do not pay any website claiming to sell a "visa" for this route: none is needed for tourist stays. Beware of unofficial intermediaries. If your purpose of travel is not tourism (work, study, long stay), check the appropriate visa with the authorities of France.

Other visa types for France

A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.

10 more visa types

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France visa-free entry for citizens of Ukraine: 2026 entry rules