France visitor route
1 current source-backed visitor pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-16
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor route | France’s Schengen short-stay route may cover tourism, business travel, family visits, short training or internships and paid activity that may require work authorisation. It allows up to 90 days in any 180-day period and does not permit settling in France. | 2026-07-11 | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor route | The French Service-Public short-stay visa page states that working during a short stay requires a work authorisation for the remunerated activity. | Official source |
Official sources
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