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United States visa for citizens of France

Citizens of France need an e-visa to travel to the United States. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 3 days. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $66, government fee included.

For citizens of France: the passport opens 123 countries visa-free; Paris — Washington, D.C.: ≈ 6,170 km, about 8 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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How much does a United States visa cost for citizens of France?

Tourist, 90 days, multiple entryGovernment fee: $40 · Valid for: 730 days$66
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Can I travel to the United States without a visa on a France passport?

No: citizens of France need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $66, with no embassy visit.

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United States visa rules at a glance

  • With a France passport you can visit 123 countries visa-free, 26 with a visa on arrival and 34 with an e-visa; 15 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the France passport ranks 3rd of 199.
  • France passport: visa-free access to 123 countries; United States passport: 112.
  • Citizens of France and the United States can travel together visa-free to 110 countries, for example: Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Andorra, Ireland, Germany, Czech Republic, San Marino, Slovenia, Denmark, Austria, and Spain.
  • United States has an embassy in your country of citizenship, so you can apply without travelling abroad.
  • Citizens of the United States, in turn, don’t need a visa for France. France visa for citizens of the United States

Travelling to the United States: good to know

  • Paris — Washington, D.C.: about 6,170 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 8 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: −11 hours.
  • Local time: Paris 12:00 — Washington, D.C. 01:00.
  • Local currency: US Dollar.
  • Languages: English.
  • United States is the 107th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of France.
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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of France:

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Visa rules for the United States for citizens of countries bordering France:

Official portal: esta.cbp.dhs.gov

How to get a United States visa

  1. 1Passport photo
  2. 2Face photo
  3. 3Payment
  4. 4Manager and visa

What documents do you need for a United States visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Paris — Washington, D.C.?

About 8 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 6,170 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with the United States?

Time difference with your country’s capital: −11 hours.

Do citizens of the United States need a visa for France?

Citizens of the United States, in turn, don’t need a visa for France.

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