Do Canadian citizens need a visa for France?
France is visa-free for Canadian citizens: up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the Schengen area, with entry stamped at the border rather than arranged in advance. As of the 19 July 2026 Passport Index snapshot.
What are France's entry requirements for Canadian citizens?
What the dataset says for a CA passport arriving in France, snapshot 19 July 2026:
| ENTRY REQUIREMENT | NONE — VISA-FREE |
|---|---|
| MAX STAY | 90 DAYS PER 180-DAY WINDOW |
| SCHENGEN AREA | YES — SHARED 90/180 ALLOWANCE |
| HOW YOU ENTER | PASSPORT STAMP ON ARRIVAL |
| EXTENSIONS | VARIES — CONFIRM VIA FRANCE-VISAS.GOUV.FR |
| DATA SNAPSHOT | PASSPORT INDEX · 2026-07-19 |
Which passports need a visa for France?
| Passport | Entry | Max stay | Briefing |
|---|---|---|---|
| US PASSPORT | NONE — VISA-FREE | 90 DAYS PER 180-DAY WINDOW | VIEW → |
| UK PASSPORT | NONE — VISA-FREE | 90 DAYS PER 180-DAY WINDOW | VIEW → |
| CA PASSPORT | NONE — VISA-FREE | 90 DAYS PER 180-DAY WINDOW | THIS PAGE |
| AU PASSPORT | NONE — VISA-FREE | 90 DAYS PER 180-DAY WINDOW | VIEW → |
| NZ PASSPORT | NONE — VISA-FREE | 90 DAYS PER 180-DAY WINDOW | VIEW → |
| IE PASSPORT | NONE — VISA-FREE | NOT STATED IN DATASET — VERIFY | VIEW → |
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How long can Canadian citizens stay in France without a visa?
Up to 90 days without a visa (shared across the Schengen area in any 180-day window), per the Passport Index snapshot of 19 July 2026. Entry rules change — re-check france-visas.gouv.fr before booking.
Can Canadian citizens extend a stay in France?
Extensions are decided by the official France-Visas portal, not by the entry rule itself, and policies shift without much notice. Check france-visas.gouv.fr for what is currently possible — don't plan around an extension you haven't confirmed.
Do I need an onward ticket to enter France?
Possibly — proof of onward travel is a routine airline and border check that sits outside the visa dataset on this page. Confirm on travel.gc.ca and with your carrier before booking a one-way ticket.
What happens if Canadian citizens overstay in France?
Overstaying any permitted stay can mean fines, deportation or future entry bans — the specifics are set by the official France-Visas portal and are not part of this dataset. If you're close to the limit, check france-visas.gouv.fr for exact consequences and options.
AS OF 2026-07-19 · PASSPORT INDEX SNAPSHOT · NOMAD DESK VISA MATRIX