France Visa Requirements for Australian Citizens — 2026

Updated Mar 1, 2026Cadence: quarterlyLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
MetricValue
Visa typeVisa-free (Schengen)
Maximum stay90days
Application costFree
Where to applyNo application needed
Work permitted on tourist/visitor statusNo
Extendable in-countryNo

Quick Answer

Australian Citizens entering France: Visa-free (Schengen). Maximum stay: 90 days. Cost: Free. Extendable: No.

How to Get Your Visa

No application needed

Important Notes

90/180 Schengen rule. Working Holiday Visa available for under 35.

Visa rules change. Always verify current requirements with the official embassy or consulate website for your destination country, and your own country's foreign affairs travel advisory, before booking flights.

FAQ

Visa-free (Schengen). 90/180 Schengen rule.

Up to 90 days.

No — working on a tourist or visitor visa is not permitted. Remote workers serving non-local clients occupy a legal grey area in most countries; check current official guidance. 90/180 Schengen rule. Working Holiday Visa available for under 35.

Free — no visa fee required.

Generally no standard extension process available. Most travelers do a border run (leave and re-enter) for a fresh allowance. Verify current rules before relying on this.

The official source is the embassy or consulate of France in your country, and your own government's travel advisory website. Visa rules change — always verify before booking.