United States stay days for France passport holders
An eligible French passport holder can visit the US for tourism or permitted business for up to 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program with ESTA approval.
Key facts
- Permitted stay
- Up to 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program with ESTA approval
- How days count
- The admission record sets the departure deadline. A visit to nearby territories does not normally reset the 90-day allowance.
- Arrival and departure
- ESTA approval, an eligible ePassport and an admission decision are required.
- Extensions
- Visa Waiver Program stays generally cannot be extended or changed to another immigration status.
- Official source
- US Department of State Visa Waiver Program
Plan with the right rule
Use the exact period granted at entry and recheck the official source before booking any stay close to the limit.
Exceptions and unsupported cases
Certain travel histories and dual nationalities make a traveller ineligible. British citizenship must meet the official right-of-abode condition.
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Official sourceUS Department of State Visa Waiver Program
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