French visa for Chinese citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Chinese passport holders visiting France for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Chinese citizens to enter France for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | France e-visa for Chinese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | France visa on arrival for Chinese citizens | Not Available | |
France tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Chinese 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 China, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of France nearest your place of residence.
- Beijing: The Embassy of France in Beijing, China (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 38 minutes)
- Shenyang: The Consulate General of France in Shenyang, China (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 38 minutes)
- Hong Kong: The Consulate General of France in Hong Kong, China (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 38 minutes)
- Guangzhou: The Consulate General of France in Guangzhou, China (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 38 minutes)
- Shanghai: The Consulate General of France in Shanghai, China (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 38 minutes)
- Wuhan: The Consulate General of France in Wuhan, China (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 38 minutes)
- Chengdu: The Consulate General of France in Chengdu, China (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 38 minutes)
France visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest France diplomatic mission offices to China for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from China traveling to France from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (China) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,131,085 | N/A |
| 2009 | 2,218,964 | 4.12% |
| 2010 | 2,218,964 | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 2,284,874 | 2.97% |
| 2012 | 2,131,085 | -6.73% |
| 2013 | 2,109,115 | -1.03% |
| 2014 | 1,661,000 | -21.25% |
| 2015 | 2,109,115 | 26.98% |
| 2016 | 2,175,025 | 3.13% |
| 2017 | 2,196,995 | 1.01% |
| 2018 | 2,109,115 | -4.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
France & China comparison
France's area is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi), while the area of China is approximately 9,388,211 km2 (3,624,807 sq mi). This means China is 17.15 times bigger than France.
As of April 2024, France's population is ~65.8 million people - 1,395,929,309 fewer people than the population of China.
We have highlighted France & China’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| France | China | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 65,847,917 | 1,461,777,226 | 1.4 billion fewer people live in France than China |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 267 | 276 | France has 9 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with China. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 143 | 37 | France passport holders can visit 106 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 479 | 344 | French hosts 135 more foreign missions than China. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from China travel to France in one year?
The number of visitors from China visiting France in 2018 was approximately 2,109,115.
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