Wondering if you need a visa for France for your upcoming trip? Learn about France’s entry requirements, ETIAS information, and more! Is France Part of the Schengen area? France is part of the Schengen area. Do I need a Visa for France? If you are visiting for tourism or business and hold a valid U.S. passport, you stay in the Schengen area (which includes France) without a visa for 90 days within each 180-day period. To stay longer than 90 days you must obtain a visa. However, starting in early 2025, to travel to Europe U.S. passport holders will need to apply for a visa waiver. This can be done through the…