← France passport 🇫🇷 France passport → the United Kingdom

Do French citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

No visa, but French citizens need an electronic travel authorisation before travelling to the United Kingdom. Stays are allowed for up to 180 days. An extension is not confirmed, so plan to leave within the permitted stay.

EntryTravel authorisation required
Maximum stay180 days
ExtensionNot confirmed
Multiple entriesAllowed

Short stays up to 6 months for tourism/business

UK ETA mandatory since Apr 2025, GBP16, valid 2yr

Official information: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

Data last updated October 2026. Checked against official government immigration sources and reviewed on a rolling basis (sources). This is a planning reference, not legal or immigration advice. Entry rules change; confirm with official sources before you travel. VisaStay is independent and not affiliated with any government.

Track your days in the United Kingdom automatically

VisaStay counts your days per country, warns before your stay runs out, and handles the Schengen 90/180 rule for your passport.

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