Travelling to France
Visa requirements
European Union citizens do not need a visa to travel to France.
For other travellers, depending on nationality, length and purpose of stay in France, a visa may be required. The visa needs to be obtained before departure; for more information, please consult the French Foreign Affairs Ministry website.
Paris airports
There are two airports in the Paris area. North of Paris is Paris Charles de Gaulle (Paris CDG) airport, the largest airport and most often used for international flights. South of Paris is Paris-Orly airport. For more information concerning the airports, including public transport access, please consult the Aéroports de Paris website.