French visa for German citizens
A visa is NOT required for German passport holders visiting France for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For German citizens to enter France for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | France e-visa for German citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | France visa on arrival for German citizens | Not Available | |
France tourist visa requirements:
- Holding German 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 Germany, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of France nearest your place of residence.
- Berlin: The Embassy of France in Berlin, Germany (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 53 minutes)
- Aachen: The Consulate of France in Aachen, Germany (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 53 minutes)
- Bremen: The Consulate of France in Bremen, Germany (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 53 minutes)
- Munich: The Consulate of France in Munich, Germany (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 53 minutes)
- Dusseldorf: The Consulate General of France in Dusseldorf, Germany (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 53 minutes)
- Stuttgart: The Consulate General of France in Stuttgart, Germany (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 53 minutes)
- Frankfurt: The Consulate General of France in Frankfurt, Germany (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 53 minutes)
- Saarbrucken: The Consulate General of France in Saarbrucken, Germany (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 53 minutes)
- Hamburg: The Consulate General of France in Hamburg, Germany (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 53 minutes)
France visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest France diplomatic mission offices to Germany for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Germany traveling to France from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Germany) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8,467,200 | N/A |
| 2009 | 8,467,200 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 8,726,400 | 3.06% |
| 2011 | 8,208,000 | -5.94% |
| 2012 | 8,380,800 | 2.11% |
| 2013 | 8,294,400 | -1.03% |
| 2014 | 8,640,000 | 4.17% |
| 2015 | 8,467,200 | -2.00% |
| 2016 | 8,899,200 | 5.10% |
| 2017 | 8,294,400 | -6.80% |
| 2018 | 8,467,200 | 2.08% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
France & Germany comparison
France's area is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi), while the area of Germany is approximately 348,560 km2 (134,579 sq mi). This means Germany is 57.09% smaller than France.
As of April 2024, France's population is ~65.8 million people - 19,008,459 fewer people than the population of Germany.
We have highlighted France & Germany’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| France | Germany | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 65,847,917 | 84,856,376 | 19.0 million fewer people live in France than Germany |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 267 | 227 | France has 40 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Germany. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 143 | 145 | France passport holders visit 2 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 479 | 593 | French hosts 114 fewer foreign missions than Germany. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Germany travel to France in one year?
The number of visitors from Germany visiting France in 2018 was approximately 8,467,200.
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