Ukraine→France
Ukraine to France
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
You may stay in France without a visa for up to 90 days. A visa is required if you plan to stay longer than 90 days.
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18, carry a letter of parental consent for travel to France.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, make sure your ordinary Ukrainian passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry to France.
Arrange travel insurance before departure: travel insurance is a condition of entry for this route, so you must have cover in place when you travel.
Have bookings and proof ready: you may be asked to show a return flight and a hotel booking, and you may be asked to show sufficient funds for your stay. Keep those documents accessible for presentation at border control.
What happens at the border?
At the border you must present your passport. Officers may ask to see proof of sufficient funds for the stay, proof of a return flight and proof of a hotel booking.
No arrival registration or separate entry card is required for this route.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel from Ukraine to France for tourism?
No, you do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days. A visa becomes necessary only if you plan to stay longer than 90 days.
How long must my passport be valid for travel to France?
Your ordinary Ukrainian passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry into France.
Do I have to have travel insurance to enter France?
Yes. Travel insurance is a condition of entry to France for this route, so you must have travel insurance arranged before travel.
What travel document do I need to enter France?
You must be able to show a passport; a passport is an accepted travel document for entry to France.
What documents might the border officer ask to see when I arrive in France?
You may be asked at the border to show proof of sufficient funds for the stay, proof of a return flight, and proof of a hotel booking.
What do minors from Ukraine need to travel to France?
If you are under 18, you need a letter of parental consent for travel to France.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 6, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 2Carry proof of funds for your stay
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back
- 3Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: France — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
Open the guide
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