Visa / Entry

France entry basics

The main entry route usually starts on France-Visas. Routine tourist trips do not usually involve a separate arrival card. Declaration checks usually sit with French Customs. Temporary health notices usually sit on Ministry of Health and Prevention.

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Start with France-Visas. Customs checks sit with French Customs. Separate arrival cards are not usually part of routine tourist entry. Temporary health notices usually sit on Ministry of Health and Prevention.

France-Visas portalLast reviewed 2026-03-19

Common entry paths

The main entry route usually starts on France-Visas. Routine tourist trips do not usually involve a separate arrival card. Declaration checks usually sit with French Customs. Temporary health notices usually sit on Ministry of Health and Prevention.

Check France-Visas first for the main visa or entry route.
Routine tourist trips do not usually involve a separate arrival card, but re-check before departure.
Keep French Customs open for cash, tobacco, alcohol, and restricted-goods declarations.

Arrival card

Routine tourist trips do not usually require a separate arrival card, but re-check before departure.

Customs declaration

French Customs is the main reference for cash, tobacco, alcohol, electronics, and restricted-goods declarations.

Health declaration

Temporary health notices or extra health requirements usually sit on Ministry of Health and Prevention.

Official links

Before departure, use the official sources below to confirm the current entry route and any temporary notices.