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Entry requirements

France

For Italian citizens

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Freedom of movement

EU Directive 2004/38 says Member States shall let Union citizens enter with a valid identity card or passport, and family members who are not nationals of a Member State with a valid passport; no entry visa or equivalent formality may be imposed on Union citizens.

Visa

Not required

Document

Service-Public says a foreigner must have a passport issued less than 10 years ago and valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned date of departure.

Access

no entry visa or equivalent formality may be imposed on Union citizens.

What you need to know

  1. Regime

    Freedom of movement

  2. Detail

    Stay window · 180 days (rolling)

  3. Notes

    EU Directive 2004/38 says Member States shall let Union citizens enter with a valid identity card or passport, and family members who are not nationals of a Member State with a valid passport; no entry visa or equivalent formality may be imposed on Union citizens.

  4. Passport validity

    Service-Public says a foreigner must have a passport issued less than 10 years ago and valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned date of departure.

  5. Blank passport pages

    At least 2 blank passport pages.

  6. Proof of funds

    Service-Public says a foreigner must have sufficient resources, and that the level required per day of stay in France depends on the proof of accommodation: €32.50 with an attestation d'accueil (host certificate), €65 with proof of a hotel reservation, and €120 without proof of a hotel reservation.

  7. Travel insurance

    Service-Public lists, among the conditions a foreigner must all meet when crossing the border, insurance covering medical and hospital costs for care you might receive in France, with minimum cover of €30,000. The EU Visa Code requires Schengen visa applicants to hold travel medical insurance valid throughout the Member States for the entire intended stay, with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.

Before you go

  • Check your travel document validity.
  • Review any official updates.
  • Keep contact details for the relevant authorities.

Entry requirements can change: always confirm the latest information with the competent authorities before departure.