For the attention of travelers

A visa does not secure access to the Schengen area. The final authorization to enter a Schengen territory is given by the immigration officer at the border gate.

In addition to a valid passport and visa, excepted Nationals of countries who do no require a visa, each foreign traveler must be able to show the immigration officer the following documents:

Regarding his stay in France:

For tourism purpose: hotels reservations, official documents established by a travel agency
For professional purpose: letter of assignment signed by his employer, a letter of invitation by a French company or organization
For a private visit: a lodging certificate issued by a French town hall or hotel reservations covering the whole stay in France

Regarding his financial resources:

Cash money, Travel checks, a valid international credit card

Proof of international travel insurance

International travel insurance covering hospitalization and medical repatriation up to 30 000 euros

Guarantee of return

A flight ticket.

Please Note: a Schengen visa does not allow its holder to enter a French Overseas Department or Region, a French Overseas Territory nor a French Overseas Territorial Community unless this Department, Region, Territory or Territorial Community is mentioned on the visa.