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France entry requirements for Philippine passport holders

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Read the visa rules first, including any exemptions. Open each topic for the full conditions that may apply to you.

Requirements by topic

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Visa Requirements

Passengers must have a valid visa issued by France.

Exemptions for Minors

Pupils who reside in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or Switzerland do not need a visa if they travel as part of a school group from an EU Member State. They must be accompanied by a teacher and listed on a common format "List of Travellers" (LOT) stamped by the school. They also do not need a passport if their photo is on the "List of Travellers" (LOT) authenticated by the country of residence.

Exemptions for 3rd Country Visa

Passengers can enter with a “C” or “D” visa issued by a Schengen Member State for a maximum of 90 days in a period of 180 days.

Exemptions for Residents

Passengers with a residence permit issued by France, French Guiana, French West Indies or Reunion do not need a visa.
Receipts of application for Renewal of a residence permit issued by France (Recepisse de demande de carte de sejour - renouvellement de titre de sejour) are accepted if accompanied by the expired residence permit or an expired "D" visa.
- Receipts of application for a first residence permit (Recepisse de demande de carte de sejour - delivrance d'un premier titre de sejour) are not accepted.

Exemptions for 3rd Country Residents

Passengers with a residence permit issued by Andorra, Gibraltar, Monaco or another Schengen Member State do not need a visa for a maximum of 90 days in a period of 180 days.

Exemptions for Pupils

Pupils who attend school in the United Kingdom (up to 6th form) do not need a visa if they travel as part of an organized school trip accompanied by a teacher. The teacher must have a list of the pupils (full name, date and place of birth, nationality) on a headed paper signed, dated and stamped by the head of the school.
Pupils who are not British nationals must also have a valid residence permit issued by the United Kingdom.

Visa Information

Schengen "D" Visas issued by Portugal with the remark "CPLP" are not accepted.
Schengen "C" visas must be valid for the visited Schengen Member State. This is specified in the "valid for" field of the visa.

"C" visas issued by Bulgaria or Romania before 31 March 2024 are not accepted.

Travel Document Requirements

Carrier Specific Travel Document Requirements

Passengers must have a passport or another travel document accepted for entry.

Travel Document Validity

Travel documents must be valid for at least 3 months longer than the duration of stay.

Travel Document Information

Travel Document Validity

Travel documents issued more than 10 years before arrival are not accepted.

Forms

Nationals of the Philippines and airline crew departing the Philippines must register at https://etravel.gov.ph at most 72 hours before departure.

Return/Onward Ticket Information

Visitors without a return/onward ticket could be refused entry.

Transit Information

If the passenger is traveling to another Schengen country, please verify both travel document and visa requirements of the final destination (i.e. the other Schengen country).

Insurance

Visitors must have medical insurance covering at least EUR 30,000.

Accommodation

Visitors must have proof of accommodation.

Rules supplied by the Emirates travel requirements service. Retrieved . May be cached for up to 2 hours. Confirm with the official authorities and your airline.

Requirements can change at short notice. Always verify your travel documents with your airline and the official immigration authorities before departure.

GOOD TO KNOW

Before you take off

Which rules apply to Philippine passport holders visiting France?

Read the visa requirements and their exemptions together. These results use your passport nationality; residence permits, other visas, transit and the purpose of your visit can change the applicable conditions. Add residence and transit in the checker when relevant.

Does a flight reservation replace a visa or a paid flight ticket?

No. Safeonward provides temporary flight reservations. A reservation does not give permission to travel on the flight and does not replace a visa. Check whether your airline or consulate accepts a reservation or requires a fully paid ticket before ordering.

Where should I confirm the requirements before departure?

Use the official source linked in this guide and check with your operating airline. The detailed rules are retrieved from the Emirates travel requirements service and may be cached for up to two hours. The retrieval time is shown when available; it is not a guarantee that a government reviewed your personal situation.

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