French visa for Australian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Australian passport holders visiting France for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Australian citizens to enter France for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | France e-visa for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | France visa on arrival for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
France tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Australian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in France.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from France.
If you are looking for France visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Australia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of France nearest your place of residence.
- Canberra: The Embassy of France in Canberra, Australia (Working hours: Close now)
- Adelaide: The Consulate of France in Adelaide, Australia (Working hours: Close now)
- Hobart: The Consulate of France in Hobart, Australia (Working hours: Close now)
- Darwin: The Consulate of France in Darwin, Australia (Working hours: Close now)
- Brisbane: The Consulate of France in Brisbane, Australia (Working hours: Close now)
- Perth: The Consulate General of France in Perth, Australia (Working hours: Close now)
- Melbourne: The Consulate General of France in Melbourne, Australia (Working hours: Close now)
- Sydney: The Consulate General of France in Sydney, Australia (Working hours: Close now)
France visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest France diplomatic mission offices to Australia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Australia traveling to France from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Australia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,279,174 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,228,513 | -3.96% |
| 2010 | 1,304,504 | 6.19% |
| 2011 | 1,317,169 | 0.97% |
| 2012 | 1,291,839 | -1.92% |
| 2013 | 1,317,169 | 1.96% |
| 2014 | 400,000 | -69.63% |
| 2015 | 1,266,509 | 216.63% |
| 2016 | 1,279,174 | 1.00% |
| 2017 | 1,279,174 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,215,848 | -4.95% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
France & Australia comparison
France's area is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi), while the area of Australia is approximately 7,682,300 km2 (2,966,151 sq mi). This means Australia is 14.03 times bigger than France.
As of April 2024, France's population is ~65.8 million people - 39,144,439 more people than the population of Australia.
We have highlighted France & Australia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| France | Australia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 65,847,917 | 26,703,478 | 39.1 million more people live in France than Australia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 267 | 136 | France has 131 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Australia. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 143 | 130 | France passport holders can visit 13 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 479 | 319 | French hosts 160 more foreign missions than Australia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Australia travel to France in one year?
The number of visitors from Australia visiting France in 2018 was approximately 1,215,848.
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