French visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting France for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter France for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | France e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | France visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
France tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian 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 Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of France nearest your place of residence.
- Ottawa: The Embassy of France in Ottawa, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 48 minutes)
- Halifax: The Consulate of France in Halifax, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 48 minutes)
- Chicoutimi: The Consulate of France in Chicoutimi, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 48 minutes)
- Calgary: The Consulate of France in Calgary, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 48 minutes)
- Moncton: The Consulate General of France in Moncton, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 48 minutes)
- Montreal: The Consulate General of France in Montreal, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 48 minutes)
- Quebec: The Consulate General of France in Quebec, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 48 minutes)
- Vancouver: The Consulate General of France in Vancouver, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 48 minutes)
- Toronto: The Consulate General of France in Toronto, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 48 minutes)
France visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest France diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to France from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 983,084 | N/A |
| 2009 | 993,219 | 1.03% |
| 2010 | 1,023,623 | 3.06% |
| 2011 | 1,064,163 | 3.96% |
| 2012 | 1,043,893 | -1.90% |
| 2013 | 962,814 | -7.77% |
| 2014 | 1,001,000 | 3.97% |
| 2015 | 1,013,489 | 1.25% |
| 2016 | 1,054,028 | 4.00% |
| 2017 | 962,814 | -8.65% |
| 2018 | 1,054,028 | 9.47% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
France & Canada comparison
France's area is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 16.61 times bigger than France.
As of April 2024, France's population is ~65.8 million people - 26,762,143 more people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted France & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| France | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 65,847,917 | 39,085,774 | 26.8 million more people live in France than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 267 | 144 | France has 123 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 143 | 129 | France passport holders can visit 14 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 479 | 469 | French hosts 10 more foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to France in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting France in 2018 was approximately 1,054,028.
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